Top 10 Attractions in Malta (2018)

📁 Cityscape, Historic, Architecture
📍 Mdina

Old City of Mdina – Highlights

• Ancient fortified city full of cultural heritage
• Preserved medieval and Baroque buildings
• Impressive palaces along the narrow streets
• Home to fascinating museums and churches

Opening Hours

• Daily: 24 hrs

Entrance Fee

• Free admission

🌐 Main Website

📁 Religious Site, Architecture, Art
📍 Valletta

St. John’s Co-Cathedral – Highlights

• Truly exceptional Baroque cathedral
• Ornate interior full of notable artworks
• Magnificent paintings on the vaulted ceiling
• Series of colourful inlaid marble tombstones

Opening Hours

• Mon-Fri: 09:30 – 16:30
• Sat: 09:30 – 12:30
• Sun: Closed

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 10 EUR
• Children: Free
• Inclusive of audio guide

🌐 Main Website

📁 Garden, Panorama, Monument
​📍 Valletta

Upper Barrakka Gardens – Highlights

• Pleasant gardens offering lovely sights
• Panoramic views of the Grand Harbour
• Amazing backdrop of sea and cityscape
• Fascinating monuments and sculptures

Opening Hours

• Daily: 07:00 – 22:00

Entrance Fee

• Garden: Free Admission
• Barrakka Lift: 1 EUR

📁 Theme Park, Entertainment, Live Show
📍 Mellieha

Popeye Village – Highlights

• Small amusement park in Popeye theme
• Colourful village among natural landscape
• Recreational family attractions and rides
• Seasonal themes with different sets of shows

Opening Hours

• Nov – Feb
  • ​Daily: 9:30 – 16:30
• Mar – Jun
  • Daily: 9:30 – 17:30
• Jul – Aug
  • Daily: 9:30 – 19:00
• Sep – Oct
  • ​Daily: 9:30 – 17:30

Entrance Fee

• Nov – May
  • Adults: 10.50 EUR
  • Children: 8.50 EUR
• Jun / Sep / Oct
  • Adults: 14.50 EUR
  • Children: 11.50 EUR
• Jul – Aug
  • Adults: 16 EUR
  • Children: 13 EUR

🌐 Main Website

📁 Rock Formation, Bay, Panorama
📍 Gozo

Azure Window – Highlights

• Former iconic limestone arch
• Spectacular rock formations
• Scenic cruise around the bay
• Beautiful panorama of the sea

Opening Hours

• Daily: 24 hrs

Entrance Fee

• General: Free Admission
• Boat Ride: 4 EUR

⚠️ The iconic Azure Window has, sadly, collapsed on March 2017
💡 You can still enjoy a scenic boat ride cruising around Dwejra Bay

📁 Aquarium, Animal
📍 Qawra

Malta National Aquarium – Highlights

• Spacious aquarium with 41 themed tanks
• Walk-through tunnel among the larger fish
• Themed zones exhibiting rich varieties of fish
• Collection of fascinating reptiles and amphibians

Opening Hours

• Winter
  • Daily: 10:00 – 18:00
• Summer
  • Daily: 10:00 – 20:00

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 12.90 EUR
• Children: 6 EUR

🌐 Main Website

📁 Village, Local Market, Promenade
📍 Marsaxlokk

Marsaxlokk Bay – Highlights

• Scenic fishing village full of colourful boats
• Traditional open market selling fresh fish
• Wide selection of local souvenirs on sale
• Delicious meals in waterfront restaurants

Opening Hours

• Promenade
  • Daily: 24 hrs
• Sunday Fish Market
  • Sun: 09:00 – 16:00
  • Fresh fish usually sold out by 12:30
  • Closed on all other days
• Daily Open Market
  • Daily: 08:00 – 17:00
  • Some stalls mainly sell fish on Sundays

Entrance Fee

• Free Admission

📁 Lagoon, Beach, Panorama
📍 Comino

Blue Lagoon – Highlights

• Scenic lagoon with lovely turquoise waters
• Several small sandy beaches in nearby areas
• Clear waters perfect for swimming or snorkelling
• Walk or cruise around the beautiful Comino island

Ferry Fare

• Adults: 10 EUR
• Children: 5 EUR

🕗 Ferry Schedule – Comino Ferries Co-Op
🕗 Ferry Schedule – Ebsons Comino Ferries

📁 Promenade, Shopping, Dining
📍 Valletta

Valletta Waterfront – Highlights

• Romantic promenade full of retail outlets
• Numerous waterfront restaurants and bars
• Spectacular backdrop of the Grand Harbour
• Scenic sights of big ships cruising in the sea

Opening Hours

• Daily: 24 hrs

Entrance Fee

• Free Admission

🌐 Main Website

📁 Ancient Ruins, Archaeology
📍 Qrendi

Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples – Highlights

• Megalithic temples standing on a hilltop
• Informative exhibits of the prehistoric sites
• Well-preserved ancient structures to explore
• Wonderful backdrops of Maltese countryside
• Malta’s World Heritage Site

Opening Hours

• Apr – Sep
  • ​​Daily: 09:00 – 18:00
• Oct – Mar
  • ​​Daily: 09:00 – 17:00

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 10 EUR
• Children: 5.50 EUR
• Inclusive of admission to both temples

🌐 Main Website