Malta Holidays

Sunsets over the Old Valletta in Malta. Sunsets over the Old Valletta in Malta.
Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean situated just below Sicily. Only three of the islands that make up this archipelago are inhabited; Malta, Gozo and Comino. It has long been a firm favourite with UK travellers due in part to the fact that since gaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 the island has still kept a very English feel to it, from cars being driven on the left to English being an official language after Maltese.

Valletta is the island's capital and is full of historical sites and beautiful architecture. Sliema along with St Julian offer a lively atmosphere with numerous clubs and bars to entertain the party crowd. The resort of Qwara is preferred by those seeking a more peaceful laid back holiday.

Typical of a Mediterranean island the Maltese climate follows a pattern of long hot summers and mild wet winters. The summer months from June to September usually benefit from average temperatures in the 30s though it is not uncommon for them to soar up into the 40s.

Malta International Airport is the only airport in the whole of Malta and serves all of the islands.

Featured Destinations in Malta

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Featured Hotels

Bugibba

Gozo

Mellieha Bay

Qawra

Sliema

St Julians

Travellers' top tips for places in Malta Beach
  • Sliema: eat out plenty of places to eat to many to recomed but two we used regaler THE PEBBLES and TIMES SQUARE both along the bay james4786
  • Mellieha Bay: Try as many of the local restaurants as possible and visit the 'Tunnara' museum on the beach! valandkarl
Food & Drink
  • Qawra: Have a meal at the bar "WE FIVE". dosnt look like a restaurant, go in and go into the basement. One of the Best meals you'll have in Malta ponsaloti
  • Valletta: Take enough Euros - shops & restaurants are more expensive than at home! Little-Rambler
Nightlife
  • St Julians: 2 great casinos one within a 2min walk nightlife a 5min walkaway 'Paceville' ampul water sports and dont forget to visit Valletta jeanwood2
  • Qawra: have swim shoes for the jagged shoreline and earplugs for the nightlife! Helsbiggerpicture
Shopping
  • Qawra: buy cheap water from corner shops rather than expensive drinks from hotel Sorrento11
  • St Julians: Visit the Eden Bowl, and the Baystreet shopping Mall!! Noela212
Weather
  • Sliema: Check the weather, special activities in advance. If you are planning to visit the Neolithic historical sites you must do your booking well in adva chucho5510
  • Qawra: check out car museum worth it on a hot afternoon highlander2404

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Malta travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • Qawra: set out early for the buses.A new system started 3 weeks ago and there are alot of teething problems! - by strictmum99
  • Sliema: See the Malta Experience show about 40 mins long and around 10 euro. - by technoman2
  • St Julians: Do the hop on/hop off bus tour,the bus stops outside the hotel. We did the North Tour (Blue route)for 15 euro's each,it is a brilliant day out. - by yme60
  • St Julians: don't stay in the Westin Dragonara - by Traveller5star
  • Qawra: This is the perfect starting point for anyones holiday if you sak me, there is a bus station in town that can get you anywhere for 1.50 each all day. - by BrettDavies