Lonely Planet Malta & Gozo (Travel Guide)

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Grab a coffee and pastry at the Upper Barrakka kiosk (you'll want to leave plenty of room for supper) before taking the Barrakka Lift down to Customs House and hopping into a traditional Maltese dghajsa – a six-seater brightly painted wooden boat – for a tour of the Grand Harbour.

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Don’t miss the chance to see a Maltese marching band, too – just one of this characterful island’s distinctive quirks. With the highest concentration of nightclubs, dining venues, gentlemen’s clubs, pubs and bars on the island, you’re sure to find something to peak your interests in Paceville and its surroundings. Getting to Valletta is easy as it’s Malta’s capital city, so nearly all public transport buses end their journey at the city terminus.

For a mix of family fun, history and lively nights, look no further than bustling Marmaris with a stay at the Grand Yazici Club Turban Thermal Hotel. Velvet Lounge (Triq Il-Korp Tal-Pijunieri, Buġibba) is a slick bar/lounge, which is great for cocktails and a bite to eat. Scuba diving in Malta is a unique experience, you will go on an underwater adventure and discover marine wildlife, wrecks and caves! For natural marvels, a trip to Pompeii will have you reaching for your camera with Mount Vesuvius as your backdrop. The Gozo Fast Ferry will whisk you straight from Valletta’s Grand Harbour to Gozo in just 45 minutes, at a cost of €9.

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Strait Street, long-known as The Gut, was the city’s red light district – once popular with the sailors of the Royal Navy. April to June and September to November are considered the best times to visit if you want to beat the crowds and bag yourself a bargain break. Another annual festival takes place in the month of July, boasting a line-up of top international and Maltese artists, presenting an eclectic mix of jazz styles from the current art scene.

Buzzing bars spill out onto the city’s limestone alleys, concerts frequently grace its copious churches, and the restaurant scene serves up everything from scrumptious traditional snacks to Michelin starred menus. When it’s time to sit down for dinner, go for a romantic meal along the seafront, or head over to Bugibba’s vibrant main square. The Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office and the National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad, see gov. And when you want to be next door to some of the world’s most important archaeological sites, Paphos should be your go-to. Guided visit by night, “all included”: in addition to the visit to Mdina, this guided visit by night also includes “The Malta Experience”, a 5D show retracing the history of Malta in Valletta and a visit to the city of Mosta.

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Another popular Turquoise Coast resort is the lively seaside town of Marmaris, where a traditional Old Town meets a smart marina. If you’re looking to sunbathe, you can reach Gozo and its five beaches in less than 45 minutes via ferry, which you can catch straight from the Grand Harbour.From Valletta you can get pretty much anywhere on the island for a couple of euros (less in winter, and a bit more if it’s late at night). The festivals are usually held in July and August, and entrance to both comes with a fee, which usually includes a few free glasses and souvenir wine glasses. Several megalithic temples can be found in Malta and Gozo, some of them even being UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Jet Ski Tour (From Gozo)– Follow your instructor on an epic 1h tour around Comino and discover the sea caves!

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At Turkiye’s modern beach resorts, you can enjoy days on the picturesque coast before tucking into a meal at a family-run restaurant.Strong points: the infinity pool with view on the port, the huge garden, the place and the free private parking.