The Best Autumn Events in Malta

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Photo: Events in Malta | Red car Havana sunset © iStock rgbspace Northern Europe may be curling up indoors as the temperature cools, but Malta bursts into life with colourful festivals, vintage car rallies and pulse-raising boat races. Summer’s scorching heat dips comfortably during autumn in Malta, with temperatures rarely sliding below 20°C. From finely tuned […]

Six of the Most Amazing Boat Trips in Malta

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Photo: Malta Boat Trips | Birgu Panoramic View © ViewingMalta.com   You haven’t really visited Malta until you’ve explored its dazzling archipelago by sea. Though its ancient sites and gorgeous scenery certainly deserve your attention, the country also happens to be home to some of the Mediterranean’s most jaw-dropping caves, bays, lagoons and beaches. Thankfully, there’s […]

Where to Find the Best Seafood in Malta

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Photo: ©  viewingmalta.com Surrounded by sparkling Mediterranean seas, Malta is famous for its superb seafood. A small archipelago, Malta has relied on its ample seafood supply for centuries and the country still serves up plenty of flavourful and imaginative fish dishes. Begin your quest for the best seafood in Malta at the most famous fish market on […]

A Guide to Romantic Malta

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Photo: © iStock/seewhatmitchsee If any country knows how to do romance, it’s Malta. With sunset views over the Dingli Cliffs, evening saunters through the lamp-lit Mdina, and the archipelago’s many secluded beaches and bays, it’s incredibly difficult not to be swept away by Malta’s charms. Whether you’re planning a couple’s minibreak, a honeymoon, or a memorable proposal, […]

Malta’s Five Most Enchanting Festas

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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 boisterous crowds, all done up in their festive best. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to sample qubbajt (Maltese nougat) or mqaret (fried […]

Where to Find the Best Views in Malta

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Photo: Blue Lagoon Malta © iStock/danilovi It’s almost impossible to find a bad view in Malta. Whether soaking up a Mediterranean vista whilst sailing off the coast, gazing upon the impossibly charming island of Gozo, or taking in the Maltese sunset as you sip on a sundowner, the views are nothing short of spectacular. Selfie stick […]

10 Amazingly Beautiful Places to go Walking in Malta

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Photo: Golden Bay Malta © iStock/ buburuzaproductions There’s no getting around it; if you’re planning a trip to Malta, odds are you’ll be tucking into many carbs, such as the country’s famous flaky pastizzi and flatbread-like hobz biz-zejt. Luckily, spring is the ideal time to explore Malta, take in the local scenery and burn off those […]

Five Essentials For Valletta 2018

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Photo: Notte Bianca © Valletta 2018/Chris Mangion As 2018’s European Capital of Culture, Valletta is preparing to showcase its fantastic cultural scene to the world with a diverse programme of arts and entertainment. With a nod towards Malta’s maritime history as a hub of converging cultures, this yearlong celebration in the cosmopolitan capital highlights Valletta’s Mediterranean […]

Four Amazing Maltese Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow

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Photo: Justin Ciappara/MaltaPhotography According to Instagram’s biggest travel account, Beautiful Destinations, Malta is the most underrated location in the world. With its sunny weather, turquoise seas and gorgeous historic buildings, it’s not hard to see why! Luckily for us, a few Instagrammers are in on the secret. We’ve picked four of the best accounts that showcase the […]

The Best Movies Shot in Malta

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It might be small, but Malta’s landscapes are incredible, with rugged coastlines, bright blue skies and medieval towns everywhere you look. If the island is breath taking in person, it definitely sparkles on screen. It’s been a popular Hollywood filming location since as long ago as 1925, when it starred in the silent movie, Sons […]