Must-see shopping in Malta

  • Ta'Dbieġi Crafts Village

    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…

  • Lord Chambray

    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…

  • Hakari

    Gozo

    Locally crafted soaps and Gozitan produce, including jams, preserves and liqueurs, are all standout buys at this quirky little store. Owner Josette makes…

  • Artisans Centre

    Valletta

    Good selection of ceramics, silver and glass from both Malta and Gozo. Especially popular are traditional Maltese brass door knockers. Designs include…

  • Mdina Glass

    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 –…

  • Ċekċik

    Valletta

    Named after the Malti word for 'knick-knack', Ċekċik features contemporary Maltese T-shirts, tote bags and screen prints amid its otherwise global…

  • Sunset Records

    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…

  • Silversmith's Shop

    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…

  • Agenda

    Valletta

    A cramped shop with an excellent selection of travel guides and fiction, history and reference books.

  • Bay Street Complex

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Mall with mainly clothes and accessories shops.

  • C Camilleri & Sons

    Valletta

    Historic dessert and sweets shop, open since 1843, selling 'pick-and-mix' and beautifully decorated, delectable cakes as well as homemade biscuits. Cafe…

  • Portomaso Shopping Complex

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Includes a bevy of designer names, plus Arkadia, Malta's most upmarket supermarket.

  • Street Market

    Valletta

    This market sells mainly clothes, shoes, watches, jewellery, pirated CDs and computer games.

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