Gozo
Once a British Army camp, this village offers the chance to buy rugs, glass, pottery, lace and more. There are regular demonstrations by local artisans…
Must-see shopping in Malta
Gozo
Pop into Lord Chambray's compact tasting room to try the full range of craft beers and occasional seasonal releases. Our favourite is the Blue Lagoon…
La Bottega del Sole e della Luna
Victoria (Rabat)
This pleasantly overstocked store is divided into two parts: one side sells a cornucopia of local Gozitan food specialities and interesting souvenirs,…
Gozo
Locally crafted soaps and Gozitan produce, including jams, preserves and liqueurs, are all standout buys at this quirky little store. Owner Josette makes…
Valletta
Good selection of ceramics, silver and glass from both Malta and Gozo. Especially popular are traditional Maltese brass door knockers. Designs include…
Valletta
Mdina Glass features hand-blown glass produced by craft workshops near Mdina, in a range of styles and colours from traditional to decidedly modern –…
Valletta
Named after the Malti word for 'knick-knack', Ċekċik features contemporary Maltese T-shirts, tote bags and screen prints amid its otherwise global…
Victoria (Rabat)
An Aladdin's cave of Gozitan and Maltese bric-a-brac, including candlesticks and tradtional door knockers. There's two separate rooms of heritage finds…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
A cool discovery in the backstreets of Sliema with a very surprising selection of modern and vintage vinyl. Well worth the short stroll uphill from the…
Valletta
Fine filigree work is the speciality at this traditional workshop that's been in the same family since 1972. Current artisan Matthew Borg is the son of…
Valletta
A cramped shop with an excellent selection of travel guides and fiction, history and reference books.
Victoria (Rabat)
Well-stocked shop with a good range of fiction and guidebooks, plus local and British newspapers.
Victoria (Rabat)
Gozo's best supermarket, with some Waitrose products and an excellent deli section.
Valletta
Historic dessert and sweets shop, open since 1843, selling 'pick-and-mix' and beautifully decorated, delectable cakes as well as homemade biscuits. Cafe…
Victoria (Rabat)
On the outskirts of Victoria, this branch of the German discount supermarket has convenient parking and is a good option for self-catering travellers…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Includes a bevy of designer names, plus Arkadia, Malta's most upmarket supermarket.
Victoria (Rabat)
Quirky shop selling a few local crafts and jams, honey and preserves made on Gozo.
Valletta
This market sells mainly clothes, shoes, watches, jewellery, pirated CDs and computer games.
