10 Must do’s in Malta

Malta is the largest of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese archipelago. Malta is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea directly south of Italy and north of Libya. Here are my must do’s when in Malta.

1) Valetta

Make a city trip to Valetta in just 4 days! 

2) Gozo

Gozo is a smaller, neighboring island of Malta. You can find more natural and rugged coastlines here. 

Fun Fact: Gozo is said to be the real version of the legendary island of Ogygia, where Odysseus meets the nymph Calypso in Homer’s epic Odyssey.

3) Mdina, the ‘silent city’ of Malta

Mdina is a small walled city and Malta’s former capital. After the capital changed to Valletta, the nobility moved along and thus Mdina became a bit of a ghost town. 

4) Visit Ghajn Tuffieha, one of Malta’s few sandy beaches

This beach is one of Malta’s few sandy beaches. Take the stairs (100) and enjoy the beach! Golden Bay is also a nice beach but too touristy.

5) Saint Peter’s Pool. 

Saint Peter’s Pool is a popular natural pool with clear sea-green water in the form of a horseshoe rock formation.

6) Prehistoric Megalith temples: Hagar Qim en Mnajdra 

These UNESCO-protected temples are one of the most ancient religious sites on earth. 

7) Catacombs of Rabat 

These are roman burial chambers to bury the dead. They are not the same as the catacombs of Paris.

8) Blue Grotto

The Blue Grotto refers to a number of sea caverns on the southeast coast of Malta. The location of the caves leads to the seawater reflecting shades of blue on the cave walls and ceilings. Some caverns have phosphorescent colors others have a darker blue color.

Film fact: The location can be seen in Troy

9) Dingli cliffs

Take a stroll along the Dingli cliffs and admire the view. Make sure to check out the Clapham Junction (Misrah Ghar il-Kbir). This is a prehistoric site, best known for its “cart ruts”, a complex network of tracks carved in the rock. Archaeologists presume that these tracks are from 2000 BC.

10) Victoria Lines

The Victoria Lines or the North West Front are a fortification wall that spans 12 kilometers along the width of Malta, dividing the north of the island from the south. The line was a barrier to prevent invaders from the north from attacking the harbours in the south. 

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