Malta was definitely my travel find of the year. Although not at all tourist free, this tiny island is still not a super popular destination and hence why you should go like – right now. I love how it’s an island and a beach destination but also has beautiful and interesting historic places to visit. Hence, Malta basically meets the needs of the beach lovers, culture seekers and those like me that need a little bit of both. I just get bored being all day at the beach! Anyways, it’s truly awesome. For your convenience I’ve created the below bucket list which covers everything you can possibly do in Malta.
VISITING MALTA: THE ESSENTIALS
Transport / There are two forms of transportation in Malta, rental car or public bus. Public buses are incredible, regular and take you to any part of the island. However, a rental car is almost always the best option, and especially if you go for a few days only. Malta is small and easy to drive through and, although the buses are good, you’ll takes a lot less and see a lot more if you get around by car. Book using DiscoverCars, the website I recommend for all international car hires. If you are not renting a car, should you require an airport transfer, I always use WelcomePickups.
Tours / There are countless tours across Malta but these are the most popular ones:
Valletta: 3-Hour Walking Tour
Full-Day Gozo Jeep Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride
Prehistoric Temples of Malta Tour
Highlights of Malta & Mdina Full Day Tour with Lunch
Malta: Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour
Stay / There are an abundance of hotels in Malta, and which you choose will depend on your budget and location. Some of the most popular, and highly rated include:
The Phoenicia Malta $$$ / Valletta
AX The Palace $$$ / Sliema
Intercontinental Malta $$$ / St Julian’s Bay
Palazzo Paolina Boutique Hotel $$ / Valletta
Palazzo Violetta $$ / Sliema
Connect / You’ll need mobile data while you are in Istanbul, I always recommend using an eSIM (there’s absolutely no need for a physical one!) – here’s some eSIM options for Malta.