Things to Do in Malta
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Malta, Malta — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Valletta (UNESCO) + Upper Barrakka Gardens
16th-century walled Knights of Malta capital — grid streets + saluting battery (cannons fire daily 12pm + 4pm). Free.
St John's Co-Cathedral + Caravaggio
Knights of Malta cathedral with Caravaggio's only signed painting (Beheading of St John). EUR 15. 45 min.
Mdina + Rabat (Silent City)
Walled medieval city in Malta's centre — film location for Game of Thrones. Free to wander. 1.5 hours.
Blue Grotto + Marsaxlokk fishing village
Sea caves with reflective blue water (boat trip EUR 8) + nearby Sunday fish market. Half-day trip for 6+ hour layovers.
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Things to do in Malta
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Pastizzi (ricotta + pea pastries). Rabbit stew (fenkata). Ftira (Maltese sandwich). Imqaret (date pastries). Cisk lager + Kinnie soft drink.
Local tip
MLA is 8km from Valletta — Bus X1/X2 (EUR 2) is the cheapest; Bolt EUR 16-22. For 3-hour layovers: Valletta + Barrakka Gardens. For 6+ hours: add Mdina (taxi EUR 20). Malta has the shortest distance between airport + UNESCO capital in the EU.
Where to stay
Hotels across Malta — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.