Malta · Gozo · Comino
Experiences Malta: Your Guide to Malta, Gozo and Comino
Malta experiences, tours and things to do, plus where to stay, where to eat and when to go. Researched and written by us at Experiences Malta.
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Malta, Gozo & Comino
All three islands, from Valletta to the quiet bays of Gozo.
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What Kind of Malta Trip Are You Planning?
01Beaches and swimming spotsSandy bays, rock pools and the Blue Lagoon
02Valletta and the harbourA UNESCO capital you can cross on foot
03Gozo and CominoCliffs, the Citadel and quieter coves
04Churches and festasBaroque interiors, domes and village feasts
05Diving and snorkellingWrecks, caves and clear water all year
06Prehistoric templesStone temples older than the pyramids
07Food and marketsPastizzi, fresh fish and Sunday markets
08Events and festivalsCarnival, festas and fireworks by month
09Study English in MaltaLanguage schools by the sea
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Top Malta Tours and Boat Trips
The trips most visitors book, with live prices from our booking partners.
Boat trip
Comino and Blue Lagoon
Swim in the clearest water in Malta, with boats from Ċirkewwa, Sliema and Buġibba.
Day trip
Gozo Day Tours
Cross to Malta’s sister island for the Citadel, Ġgantija Temples and quiet bays.
Malta · Gozo · Comino
Three islands, and temples older than the pyramids
Malta covers just 316 km², so you can swim in the morning, walk a 16th-century fortress city in the afternoon and eat by the sea at night.
Featured guide
Blue Lagoon, Comino: How to Visit
Malta’s most famous swimming spot now runs on a free time-slot booking system in summer. Our guide covers booking, boats from Malta and Gozo, and the quietest times to go.
Entry
Free, book a time slot
From Ċirkewwa
About 20 min by boat
Best time
Early morning
Season
Late spring to autumn
When to go
Best Time to Visit Malta
Warm and sunny from May to October, mild and quieter in winter. Average daytime highs:
Where to stay
Find the Right Base in Malta
Malta is small, but where you stay shapes your trip. Here is the short version:
- Sliema: seafront, shops and ferries to Valletta. Best for a first visit.
- St Julian’s: bars, restaurants and big hotels.
- Valletta: history on your doorstep and boutique stays.
- St Paul’s Bay and Buġibba: resort hotels at lower prices.
- Gozo: farmhouses, quiet bays and a slower pace.
Eat and drink
Maltese Food and Where to Eat It
From pastizzi and ftira to rabbit stew and lampuki pie, Maltese food is one of the best reasons to visit. We have rounded up the dishes to try and the best restaurants on the islands, from MICHELIN stars to village bakeries.
- 15 dishes to try, and where to find the best versions
- Seven MICHELIN-starred restaurants and five good-value Bib Gourmands
- Local favourites like Is-Serkin and Caffe Cordina
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