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Marsaxlokk, Malta – August 13, 2019: St. Peter's Pool near Marsaxlokk. A very popular place for Locals and Tourists. Malta

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Overview

Malta packs glorious variety into its small archipelago. You'll find prehistoric temples, fossil-studded cliffs, hidden coves, thrilling scuba diving and a history of remarkable intensity.

Attractions

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Details of Mnajdra megalithic temples of Malta (Qrendi)

Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra

Southern Malta

The megalithic temples of Ħaġar Qim (adge-ar eem; 'standing stones') and Mnajdra (mm-nigh-dra) are the best preserved and most evocative of Malta's…

Grand Master's Palace

Valletta

The stern exterior of the 16th-century Grand Master's Palace conceals a sumptuous interior. This was once the residence of the Grand Masters of the…

St John's Co-Cathedral

Valletta

St John's Co-Cathedral, Malta's most impressive church, was designed by the architect Gerolamo Cassar. It was built between 1573 and 1578, taking over…

Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

Malta

The Hypogeum (from the Greek, meaning 'underground') is a subterranean necropolis, discovered during building work in 1902. To visit is to step into a…

Għar Dalam Cave & Museum

Southern Malta

The reason to head to Birżebbuġa is to see the Għar Dalam Cave & Museum, 500m north on the main road from Valletta. Għar Dalam (aar-da-lam; the name means…

Fort St Elmo & National War Museum

Valletta

Guarding Marsamxett and Grand Harbours is Fort St Elmo, named after the patron saint of mariners. The fort was built by the Knights in 1552 in just four…

National Museum of Archaeology

Valletta

The National Museum of Archaeology is housed in the impressive Auberge de Provence. Exhibits include delicate stone tools dating from 5200 BC, Phoenician…

St Paul's Cathedral

Mdina

The cathedral is said to be built on the site of the villa belonging to Publius, the Roman governor of Malta who welcomed St Paul in AD 60.

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Planning Tools

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Best Things to Do

Basking at the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is bathed in sunshine and steeped in history. Here are the top things to do in Malta.

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Best Places to Visit

Jam-packed with culture, food, nature and (of course) sublime beaches, mini but mighty Malta has countless places to explore. Here are 10 of the best.

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Best Time to Visit

There’s an appeal to this archipelago in every season. Read our season-by-season guide.

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Things to Know

It’s hard not to have a fabulous time in marvelous Malta. Familiarizing yourself with these tips will make it an even better one.

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Transportation

Compact Malta is easy to navigate when you know how. Here's our guide to getting around Malta, Gozo and Comino by land and sea.

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Visa Requirements

Visiting Malta's scenic coast and historic cities is easy, with visa-free travel for dozens of nationalities. Here's what you need to know about visas.

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Money and Costs

Many of the best experiences in Malta are also budget-saving ones. From scenic ferries to walking heritage streets, we've got the lowdown.

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