Malta Tourist Guide

Malta is a port-of-call on many Mediterranean cruises. The island attracts thousands of tourists annually with the beauty of its beaches and architecture as well as its impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites. The small Maltese archipelago of islands is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, 50 miles south of Sicily. The three largest islands are Malta, Gozo, and Comino.

Table of Contents:

Welcome to Malta – Culture – Orientation – When to Visit – Recommended Sightseeing & Activities – Valletta – Valletta Living History – National Museum of Fine Arts – Grandmaster’s Palace & State Rooms – Scenic Seaplane Flight – Saint Julian’s – Mdina – Mnarja – Sliema – Tarxien Temples – Malta’s Carnival – Hagar Qim Temple Complex – Hypogeum Prehistoric Site – Isle of MTV Music Festival – Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception – Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea – Playmobil Fun Park & Factory – Misrah Ghar il-Kbir Prehistoric Site – St. Paul’s Catacombs – Gozo – Azure Window – Ta’ Mena Estate & Agritourism – Comino – Recommended Budget Accommodation – Bohemia Villa & Garden (Boho) Hostel – Corner Hostel Malta – Hostel Malti – NightCap Hostel – Santa Martha Hostel – Recommended Budget Dining – 1927 Restaurant – Gululu – Ir Rokna Restaurant & Pizzeria – The Medina Restaurant – Tre Angeli Restaurant – Recommended Shopping – Bay Street Shopping – Republic Street Shopping – Ta’Qali Craft Centre – The Point Shopping Mall – Valletta Sunday Market