Malta

Malta packs glorious variety into its small archipelago. You'll find prehistoric temples, fossil-studded cliffs, hidden coves, thrilling scuba diving and a history of remarkable intensity.

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St John's Co-Cathedral
Valletta
St John's Co-Cathedral, Malta's most impressive church, was designed by the architect Gerolamo Cassar. It was built between 1573 and 1578, taking over…
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
Malta
The Hypogeum (from the Greek, meaning 'underground') is a subterranean necropolis, discovered during building work in 1902. To visit is to step into a…
Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra
Southern Malta
The megalithic temples of Ħaġar Qim (adge-ar eem; 'standing stones') and Mnajdra (mm-nigh-dra) are the best preserved and most evocative of Malta's…
Grand Master's Palace
Valletta
The stern exterior of the 16th-century Grand Master's Palace conceals a sumptuous interior. This was once the residence of the Grand Masters of the…
Għar Dalam Cave & Museum
Southern Malta
The reason to head to Birżebbuġa is to see the Għar Dalam Cave & Museum, 500m north on the main road from Valletta. Għar Dalam (aar-da-lam; the name means…
National Museum of Archaeology
Valletta
The National Museum of Archaeology is housed in the impressive Auberge de Provence. Exhibits include delicate stone tools dating from 5200 BC, Phoenician…
St Paul's Cathedral
Mdina
The cathedral is said to be built on the site of the villa belonging to Publius, the Roman governor of Malta who welcomed St Paul in AD 60.
St Peter's Pool
Southern Malta
St Peter's Pool is a fantastic swimming spot, a natural lido in the rocks with large areas of flat slab for sunbathing between swims. Follow the narrow…

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Best Things to Do
Experience the best of the compact island nation at the heart of the Mediterranean. Here are the top things to do in Malta.
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Things to Know
It’s hard not to have a marvelous time in this Mediterranean island nation. Here are a few tips to make your trip to Malta even better.
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Transportation
Compact Malta is easy to navigate when you know how. Here's your guide to getting around all three islands on both land and sea.
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Visa Requirements
Visiting Malta's scenic coast and historic cities is easy, with visa-free travel for dozens of nationalities. Here's what you need to know about visas.
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Money and Costs
Many of the best experiences in Malta are also budget-saving ones. From scenic ferries to walking heritage streets, we've got the lowdown.
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