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Honey-coloured walled cities, the dazzling Blue Lagoon, prehistoric temples and year-round sun โ€” Malta is a tiny Mediterranean archipelago packed with history.

Schengen visa ๐Ÿ“… Best: Aprโ€“Jun, Sepโ€“Oct ๐Ÿ’ต $120/day avg
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Capital
Valletta
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Currency
Euro (โ‚ฌ EUR)
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Language
Maltese, English
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Best time
Aprโ€“Jun, Sepโ€“Oct
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$55 โ€“ $320
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Malta (MLA)
Overview

Why travellers love Malta

Valletta's baroque streets, the silent city of Mdina, and Gozo's Blue Lagoon headline a sun-soaked, English-speaking island break.

It's compact, walkable and full of history, with great diving and Game of Thrones filming sites.

Where to go

Top places in Malta

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Valletta

Valletta

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Baroque capital of golden stone.

CultureHistory
Mdina

Mdina

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The silent walled 'Game of Thrones' city.

HistoryRomance
Gozo & Blue Lagoon

Gozo & Blue Lagoon

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Turquoise swimming and quiet island life.

BeachRelax
Sliema & St Julian’s

Sliema & St Julian’s

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

Seafront promenades and nightlife.

BeachNightlife
Plan day by day

Malta itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Valletta โ†’ Mdina โ†’ Gozo & Blue Lagoon
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$275 โ€“ $1,600
1–2

Valletta

Baroque capital of golden stone.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท History
3–4

Mdina

The silent walled 'Game of Thrones' city.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Romance
5

Gozo & Blue Lagoon

Turquoise swimming and quiet island life.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Beach ยท Relax
Route
Valletta โ†’ Mdina โ†’ Gozo & Blue Lagoon โ†’ Sliema & St Julian’s
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$385 โ€“ $2,240
1–2

Valletta

Baroque capital of golden stone.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท History
3–4

Mdina

The silent walled 'Game of Thrones' city.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Romance
5–6

Gozo & Blue Lagoon

Turquoise swimming and quiet island life.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Relax
7

Sliema & St Julian’s

Seafront promenades and nightlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Beach ยท Nightlife
Route
Valletta โ†’ Mdina โ†’ Gozo & Blue Lagoon โ†’ Sliema & St Julian’s
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$550 โ€“ $3,200
1–3

Valletta

Baroque capital of golden stone.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Culture ยท History
4–6

Mdina

The silent walled 'Game of Thrones' city.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ History ยท Romance
7–8

Gozo & Blue Lagoon

Turquoise swimming and quiet island life.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Relax
9–10

Sliema & St Julian’s

Seafront promenades and nightlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Nightlife
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Visa & entry

Malta visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Schengen visa
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS; others a Schengen visa. Always verify with the official Malta immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Malta visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Malta budget guide

Budget

$55/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$320+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Malta budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Malta

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Valletta

St John's Co-Cathedral and grand harbour.

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Blue Lagoon, Comino

Crystal-clear turquoise swimming.

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Mdina

The atmospheric medieval silent city.

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Megalithic temples

Older than the pyramids.

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Diving

Wrecks and caves in clear water.

Blog

Malta travel articles

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