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

Schengen visa πŸ“… Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct πŸ’΅ $120/day avg
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Capital
Valletta
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Currency
Euro (€ EUR)
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Language
Maltese, English
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Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$55 – $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

πŸ—“ 2 days

Baroque capital of golden stone.

CultureHistory
Mdina

Mdina

πŸ—“ 1 day

The silent walled 'Game of Thrones' city.

HistoryRomance
Gozo & Blue Lagoon

Gozo & Blue Lagoon

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Turquoise swimming and quiet island life.

BeachRelax
Sliema & St Julian’s

Sliema & St Julian’s

πŸ—“ 1 day

Seafront promenades and nightlife.

BeachNightlife
Plan day by day

Malta itineraries

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

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

Valletta

Baroque capital of golden stone.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
3–4

Mdina

The silent walled 'Game of Thrones' city.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Romance
5

Gozo & Blue Lagoon

Turquoise swimming and quiet island life.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Beach Β· Relax
Route
Valletta β†’ Mdina β†’ Gozo & Blue Lagoon β†’ Sliema & St Julian’s
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$385 – $2,240
1–2

Valletta

Baroque capital of golden stone.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
3–4

Mdina

The silent walled 'Game of Thrones' city.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Romance
5–6

Gozo & Blue Lagoon

Turquoise swimming and quiet island life.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Relax
7

Sliema & St Julian’s

Seafront promenades and nightlife.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
Route
Valletta β†’ Mdina β†’ Gozo & Blue Lagoon β†’ Sliema & St Julian’s
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$550 – $3,200
1–3

Valletta

Baroque capital of golden stone.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· History
4–6

Mdina

The silent walled 'Game of Thrones' city.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Romance
7–8

Gozo & Blue Lagoon

Turquoise swimming and quiet island life.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Relax
9–10

Sliema & St Julian’s

Seafront promenades and nightlife.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
✨ Build a custom Malta itinerary β†’
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 β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Malta budget guide

Budget

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

Luxury

$320+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Malta budget guide β†’
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.

Get outside

Nature in Malta

All nature
Blog

Malta travel articles

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