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Around us, you’ll discover interesting things to do in St. George’s Bay and adjacent cities; streets brimming with local discovery and entertainment, outdoor activities and vibrant festivals throughout the year.
Solo Travel in Malta: What to Know Before You Go
Solo travel in Malta can be a good choice when you want history, coast, café culture and varied day trips within a compact destination. English is widely used, organised activities are easy to…
A Guide to Mdina: Malta’s Silent City
Step through Mdina Gate and Malta's coastal soundtrack seems to fall away. Honey-coloured walls narrow the sky, carriage wheels echo across limestone and a turn into a side street can leave you almost…
Valletta in Summer: How to See Malta’s Capital Without the Heat
Valletta is one of the world's great small capitals. It is also, in July and August, a serious test of your relationship with the sun. The narrow limestone streets that give the city…
Malta’s Beach Clubs and Lidos: Where to Spend a Summer Day
On one end of Malta's summer spectrum, you'll find a sunbed with your name on it, waiter service arriving with something cold, and a DJ set starting to build as the afternoon heats…
Snorkelling in Malta: The Best Spots and What to Expect
The water off Malta is so clear you can watch your shadow travel ten metres below you before it disappears. Slip below the surface on a calm May morning and visibility stretches to…
Malta’s Five Most Enchanting Festas
Photo: Mellieha Festa 2014 fireworks© iStock/SteveinMalta One part religious festival, one part riotous street party and one part fireworks extravaganza: Malta’s festas are among the most vibrant traditional celebrations on the archipelago. Bank on…