Malta’s palm-treed terrain has hilltop cities, seaports, and old fishing villages. Malta is proud of its knights, who fought the Turks and started the Crusades. Valletta is ideal for exploring Malta without a vehicle. You may use Valletta’s bus system to see Malta’s attractions.
Top Malta Attractions
Valletta has restaurants, hotels, historical monuments, and cultural events. Sliema has less cultural but more harbor entertainment options, attracting kids during school holidays. Gozo is the best beach, snorkeling, diving, and hiking destination. There will be no difficulty if you don’t know Maltese language because English is widely spoken in Malta.
Spring and fall are perfect in Malta. In the summer, localities host religious festivals and open-air performances. Choosing the best spot to visit in Malta might be difficult, so we’ve produced a list.
- John’s Cathedral
St. John’s Co-Cathedral should be your first stop in Malta. This 1573-1577 cathedral has two Caravaggio paintings. St. John’s Cathedral is a Baroque gem. It was erected for St. John’s knights.
This church remains a monument and a place of prayer. It’s a cultural hub. Grand Master Jean de la Cassière commissioned architect Gerolamo Cassar to design the Knights of Malta convent church in 1572.
- Gozo
Gozo Island is Malta’s most beautiful island. This island’s pastoral scenery, tranquil villages, and stunning beaches make it perfect for a trip with cultural attractions. This island is great for Malta tourism.
Gozo is less defined than Malta, yet it features a fortified medieval town, Victoria, a lively beach town, Marsalforn, and the 3500 BC Ggantija Temples.
- Popeye Town
Popeye Village, once a film location for the 1980 musical “Popeye,” is now a fun-filled day for young people. Popeye and his buddies will entertain you throughout the day. Guests may have a once-in-a-lifetime shooting experience with the animation crew.
- Bay Golden
Golden Bay in northwestern Malta has a sandy shoreline sheltered by hills and crags. The bus station is 5 minutes from Golden Bay Beach. Golden Bay Beach is remote from road traffic, giving it a peaceful respite. The beach features a long, golden shoreline. Clean, tranquil waters cover a broad area for safety.
- Agatha’s Tower
This tower was built in 1649 during the two World Wars and is a Malta attraction. It offers views of Gozo, Comino, and Ghadira Nature Reserve. Marfa Ridge tower. St Agatha’s chapel is located in a towering alcove.
Because of its color, it’s called the Red Tower. Restored, it was smudged. The inside wooden spiral staircase replaced the flat roof’s stone stairway. The roof overlooks Malta, Gozo, and Comino.
- Mellieha Parish
The Parish Church of Our Lady of Victory is a 19th-century baroque beacon at the top of the hamlet. The church’s icon “Our Lady of Victories” is paraded at Mellieha Village Festa on 30 August.
Fireworks and marching bands highlight this festivity. Famous Maltese artist Giuseppe Cali painted St. Paul’s Shipwreck for the chapel.
- Mnajdra Temples
500 meters from the agar Qim Temples are the UNESCO-listed Mnajdra Temples. This archaeological site lies on a remote stretch of Malta’s southern shore. The Mnajdra temples’ Solstices and Equinoxes entranceway are the most interesting. The entryway and decorated hunks indicate the equinoxes, the first day of spring and fall, and the solstices for winter and summer.
- Hagar Qim
Hagar Qim Temples, another UNESCO-listed Neolithic monument, are located on Malta’s southern coast on a barren plateau overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Filfla Island. Chambers and apses have no defined relationship. Each chamber was a shrine.
- Tarxien Temples
The Tarxien Temples are Malta’s largest and best-preserved ancient monument. The 1914 site is 5,400 square meters and showcases the beautiful achievements of Malta’s mysterious ancient culture between 3600 BC and 2500 BC (Late Neolithic Period). The original stone reliefs and sculptures are on display in Valletta’s National Archaeological Museum.
