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Practical, up-to-date guides to making the most of Malta – tours, day trips, transfers and the best things to do across the islands.

The calm, cliff-backed waters of Xlendi Bay on Gozo at dusk – the quiet end of a Maltese pool stay

Malta Hotels with a Private Pool (2026 Guide)

A pink and violet sunset over the Mediterranean from the Maltese coast – the setting for an adults-only break

Best Adults-Only Hotels in Malta: Couples & Spa (2026)

An all-inclusive resort in Malta with an outdoor pool, sun loungers and parasols below the hotel

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Malta: Top Picks (2026)

San Blas Bay on Gozo, with its distinctive reddish sand and clear turquoise water

Best Beaches in Gozo: Sand & Swim Spots (2026)

A honey-coloured Baroque palazzo facade in Malta, typical of the islands' heritage boutique buildings

Best Boutique Hotels in Malta: Where to Stay (2026)

The wide sandy sweep of Mellieħa Bay (Għadira) on Malta's north coast, the island's main family-beach area

Best Family Hotels in Malta: Top Resorts for Kids (2026)

The Portomaso marina in St Julian's, Malta, ringed by hotels and yacht-side restaurant terraces

Best Hotels in Sliema & St Julian's, Malta (2026)

The salt pans on the Gozo coast near Marsalforn, carved into the limestone above the sea

Where to Stay in Gozo: Best Hotels & Areas (2026)

The seafront promenade at Bugibba, St Paul's Bay, Malta, lined with hotels and restaurants

Best Hotels in Bugibba, Qawra & St Paul's Bay (2026)

Misraħ il-Parroċċa, the parish church square in the hilltop village of Mellieħa, Malta

Best Hotels in Mellieħa, Malta (2026)

Valletta's illuminated skyline at night seen across the water from Sliema, Malta

Best Hotels in Malta: Where to Stay by Style and Budget

The sheer limestone face of the Dingli Cliffs above the Mediterranean on Malta's southwest coast

Dingli Cliffs Malta: The Complete Visitor Guide (2026)

Fort St Elmo at the tip of the Valletta peninsula overlooking the Grand Harbour, Malta

Fort St Elmo Valletta: Visitor Guide & National War Museum (2026)

The massive ancient limestone walls of the Ġgantija megalithic temples in Xagħra, Gozo

Ġgantija Temples Gozo: Visitor Guide 2026

The entrance to Ghar Dalam prehistoric cave near Birzebbuga in southern Malta

Ghar Dalam Cave Malta: What to Expect + Visitor Tips (2026)

The clay-cliffed northwest coast near Golden Bay and Mġarr, Malta

Golden Bay Malta: The Complete Beach Guide (2026)

The Mnajdra megalithic temple complex on the southern cliffs of Malta, looking out over the Mediterranean Sea

Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra Temples Malta: Complete Visitor Guide (2026)

A red open-top City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus on a Malta road, Malta

Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Routes, Stops & Is It Worth It? (2026)

Busy nightlife street in Paceville, St Julian's, Malta at night with lit bars and crowds

Malta Nightlife: Paceville, Valletta & Where to Go Out (2026)

Mellieħa Bay stretching below the village – the area where Malta's swim-up room hotels cluster

Swim-Up Rooms in Malta: Which Hotels Actually Have Them

Sunny limestone cliffs and turquoise sea at a Malta bay on a clear summer day

Malta Temperature by Month: Complete Climate Guide (2026)

The red-gold sand and calm bay of Ramla Bay on Gozo, near the island's farmhouse-villa villages

Malta & Gozo Holiday Villas with a Private Pool (2026)

Mellieħa Bay's wide golden sandy beach and turquoise water on Malta's north coast

Mellieħa Bay Malta: Beach Guide, Hotels & Getting There (2026)

Ramla Bay's distinctive orange-red sand beach with clear blue water on the north coast of Gozo, Malta

Ramla Bay Gozo: Beach Guide, How to Get There & Tips (2026)

The ornate Baroque interior nave of St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta, with gilded carvings and marble floor tombstones

St John's Co-Cathedral Valletta: Visitor Guide 2026

The terraced arches of the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta overlooking the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities, Malta

Upper Barrakka Gardens Valletta: Views, Saluting Battery & Tips (2026)

Aerial view of Malta's harbour region and coastline meeting the deep blue Mediterranean Sea

Where Is Malta? Location, Map and What It's Near

Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta overlooking the Grand Harbour – a visit that works year-round

Worst Time to Visit Malta (And When to Go Instead)

The Valletta Waterfront at Floriana with the cruise terminal, colourful restored buildings and a clear blue sky

Is Malta Safe? Travel Safety Guide 2026

The distinctive painted eye on the prow of a traditional Maltese luzzu fishing boat on the sea

Boat Hire Malta: Rent a Self-Drive Boat Without a Licence (2026)

A 360-degree panorama of Valletta's Grand Harbour from St James Bastion, with the fortified walls and golden limestone buildings

Malta vs Cyprus: Which Mediterranean Island Should You Choose? (2026)

Satellite view of Malta and its islands from space, showing the golden limestone island surrounded by the blue Mediterranean Sea

Malta vs Sicily: Which Mediterranean Destination to Choose? (2026)

The vast interior of the Mosta Rotunda, with its enormous dome, ornate decorations and rows of pews below

Mosta Dome: The Miracle Church and the Bomb That Didn't Explode (2026)

The jagged limestone cliffs and clear blue-green water of the Delimara coast in southeast Malta

St Peter's Pool Malta: Wild Swimming, Cliff Jumping and How to Get There (2026)

Mellieħa Bay from above, showing the wide curve of golden sand and clear blue water in northern Malta

Things to Do in Mellieħa: Malta's Best Family Resort Area (2026)

Valletta's skyline rising above the bastions across Marsamxett Harbour, with a yacht passing in the foreground

Malta 5-Day Itinerary: The Best of the Islands (2026)

The chequerboard Xwejni salt pans on the Gozo coast at dusk, with the sea beyond

Malta 7-Day Itinerary: One Perfect Week (2026)

The Our Lady of Lourdes church on the hill above Mġarr harbour, the ferry gateway to Gozo

Malta Airport to Gozo: Ferry, Transfer & Bus (2026)

Mellieħa's parish church standing above the town on its hilltop ridge

Malta Airport to Mellieħa: Transfer, Taxi & Bus (2026)

Dwejra Bay on Gozo with the cliffs and Fungus Rock, yachts anchored in the deep blue water

Things to Do in Gozo: The Best Sights, Beaches & Tours (2026)

Spinola Bay in St Julian's with traditional boats and waterfront restaurants

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Malta Airport to St Julian's: Transfer, Taxi & Bus (2026)

The arched terrace of the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta overlooking the Grand Harbour

Malta Airport to Valletta: Transfer, Taxi & Bus (2026)

Café terraces on Republic Square in Valletta, Malta's capital and winter city-break base

Malta in December: Weather, Christmas and What to Do

A bastion and watchtower of Valletta's fortifications under a soft, overcast sky, Malta

Malta in November: Weather, What to Do and Is It Worth It?

A child lighting candles in jars during the Birgu by Candlelight event in October, Malta

Malta in October: Weather, What to Do and Is It Worth It?

Sunny waterfront with traditional boats at Spinola Bay, St Julian's, Malta under a clear sky

Best Time to Visit Malta: A Month-by-Month Guide (2026)

The sea caves and deep blue water of the Blue Grotto at Wied iż-Żurrieq, with a small boat below the cliffs

Blue Grotto Malta: How to Visit, Boat Trips and Tips (2026)

Rocky coastline of Comino island, Malta, with clear turquoise water and limestone cliffs

Comino, Malta: Complete Island Guide 2026

The fortified Cittadella above Victoria, the historic heart of Gozo, under a clear sky

Gozo Day Trip from Malta: The Easy Way to See the Island in a Day (2026)

Diners at a busy café terrace in a Valletta square, Malta

Is Malta Expensive? Real Costs and a 2026 Budget Guide

The rugged south-coast cliffs at Il-Munqar near Żurrieq, the kind of remote spot a hire car reaches

Malta Car Hire: Costs, No-Deposit Tips and Where to Book (2026)

Boats moored at Bugibba Jetty in Malta, the main departure point for Blue Lagoon and Gozo cruises

Malta Catamaran & Boat Cruises: Best Tours for 2026

A tray of freshly baked golden pastizzi, Malta's flaky filled pastry

Malta Food Tour: What to Eat and the Best Food Tours (2026)

The skyline of Mdina, Malta's walled Silent City, silhouetted against a fiery sunset

Malta for Couples: A Honeymoon and Romantic Break Guide (2026)

A field of spring wildflowers beside a dry-stone wall in the Maltese countryside

Malta in April: Weather, Easter and What to Do

Swimmers at the rocky St Peter's Pool near Marsaxlokk, with deep blue sea under a cloudless sky

Malta in August: Weather, What to Do and Is It Worth It?

An illuminated Carnival float with colourful figures at night in Valletta, Malta

Malta in February: Weather, Carnival and What to Do

Aerial view of the Valletta peninsula and its harbours under a clear sky, Malta

Malta in January: Weather, What to Do and Is It Worth It?

The turquoise water and sandy shore of Paradise Bay in northern Malta under a clear summer sky

Malta in July: Weather, What to Do and Is It Worth It?

A village festa at night in Malta, with a decorated statue, fireworks and a crowd holding sparklers

Malta in June: Weather, What to Do and Is It Worth It?

The rugged Dingli Cliffs above the sea, with green spring scrub on the slopes, Malta

Malta in March: Weather, What to Do and Is It Worth It?

The calm, clear shallows of Gnejna Bay on Malta's northwest coast under a bright spring sky

Malta in May: Weather, What to Do and Is It Worth It?

Swimmers in the turquoise water of Għajn Tuffieħa Bay, Malta, under a clear late-summer sky

Malta in September: Weather, What to Do and Is It Worth It?

The massive limestone blocks of the Ħaġar Qim temple under its protective canopy in southern Malta

Malta's Megalithic Temples: Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra and the Hypogeum

Sailing yachts on the blue water off Valletta's fortifications, Malta

Malta Private Boat Trips: Yacht Charter and Hire (2026)

Rows of vines at the Meridiana vineyard at Ta' Qali in central Malta

Malta Wine Tasting: Local Wines, Tours and Where to Try Them (2026)

The long sandy stretch of Mellieħa Bay (Għadira) in northern Malta, Malta's biggest family beach

Malta with Kids: A Family Holiday Guide (2026)

Valletta's old town and Grand Harbour in warm evening light, Malta

Things to Do in Malta: The Best Sights, Beaches & Day Trips (2026)

A narrow Valletta street lined with traditional enclosed timber balconies

Things to Do in Valletta: A Walkable One-Day Plan (2026)

Colourful fishing boats moored on Spinola Bay in St Julian's, Malta, with waterfront restaurants behind

Where to Stay in Malta: Best Areas for 2026

A Gozo Channel Line ferry leaving Mġarr harbour on the crossing between Malta and Gozo

Getting Around Malta: Buses, Ferries, Taxis & Car Hire (2026)

The dramatic rocky coastline at Dwejra, Gozo, with deep blue sea and limestone cliffs – a key stop on quad bike tours

Gozo Quad Bike & Jeep Tours: Best Adventure Day Trips 2026

Divers exploring the Blue Hole at Dwejra on the island of Gozo – one of the top dive sites in the Mediterranean

Diving & Snorkelling in Malta: Best Tours & Sites 2026

The Valletta skyline at golden hour, with the Carmelite Church dome and St Paul's spire above the harbour, Malta

Malta for First-Timers: Everything You Need to Know (2026)

The colourful wooden houses of Popeye Village on Anchor Bay, Mellieħa, Malta

Popeye Village Malta: Tickets, What to See & Is It Worth It? (2026)

The Sliema seafront and harbour with boats and waterfront buildings, Malta

Sliema & St Julian's: Things to Do, Beaches & Nightlife (2026)

The waterfront and fortifications of Birgu (Vittoriosa) across the Grand Harbour, Malta

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Malta's Three Cities: Birgu, Senglea & Cospicua Guide (2026)

Golden sandy bay with clear turquoise water and low cliffs on the north coast of Malta

Best Beaches in Malta: Sand & Swim Spots (2026)

A sunlit Valletta street framing the Carmelite Church dome, with traditional Maltese balconies

Malta 3-Day Itinerary: The Perfect First Visit (2026)

Valletta and its Grand Harbour seen from across the water under a clear blue sky

Malta Airport Transfers: Taxi, Bus & Private Pickup Prices (2026)

The rugged Dwejra coastline on Gozo with open sea and limestone cliffs

Malta vs Gozo: Which Island Should You Visit? (2026)

A brightly painted traditional luzzu fishing boat in Marsaxlokk harbour, Malta

Marsaxlokk: Malta's Fishing Village & Sunday Market (2026)

The honey-coloured fortified walls of Mdina, Malta's silent city

Mdina & Rabat Day Trip: The Silent City in Half a Day (2026)

Boats anchored on the bright turquoise water of the Blue Lagoon at Comino, Malta

Blue Lagoon, Comino: How to Visit Without the Hassle (2026)

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