Malta Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

Malta Travel GuideA sun-baked archipelago at the crossroads of the Mediterranean — where megalithic temples older than the Pyramids stand beside Baroque cathedrals, honey-coloured fortified cities glow in golden light, crystal lagoons rival the Caribbean, knights' palaces guard grand harbours, and 7,000 years of civilisation pack into islands you can cross in an hour.Key Facts

Capital: Valletta

Currency: EUR (Euro)

Language: Maltese, English

Time Zone: UTC+1 / +2

Top Places to Visit

Valletta — A masterpiece of Baroque architecture built by the Knights of St John after the Great Siege of 1565, with St John's Co-Cathedral and Caravaggio's masterpiece inside.

Mdina — Malta's ancient capital — a fortified hilltop city of narrow lanes, Norman and Baroque palaces, and absolute silence.

Blue Lagoon, Comino — Water so clear it appears to be lit from below — the most photographed spot in Malta.

Gozo — Malta's quieter, greener sister island with the fortified Citadel, red sand beaches, and Ggantija temples.

Hagar Qim — Megalithic temples dating to 3600-2500 BC — among the oldest free-standing structures on Earth.

Local Food

Stuffat tal-Fenek — Malta's undisputed national dish — rabbit slow-braised in red wine, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs.

Pastizzi — Flaky diamond-shaped pastry parcels filled with ricotta cheese or mushy peas — Malta's most iconic snack.

Kusksu — A hearty Maltese soup of small pasta beads in a thick broad bean and vegetable broth.

Imqaret — Deep-fried pastry parcels filled with a spiced date mixture, served hot with ice cream.

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