Malta Travel Guide 🇲🇹
Mediterranean islands, ancient fort cities, blue lagoons, cliff views & warm coastal towns — Valletta, Gozo & Comino
🌤 Live Weather — Valletta
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Valletta
🌍 Regions Malta Island · Gozo · Comino
💱 Currency Euro (€)
🗣 Languages Maltese · English widely spoken
⏱ Time Zone GMT+1 (CET)
🔌 Plug Type Type G — 230V
Famous for: Valletta old town · Mdina · Blue Lagoon · Gozo · seaside cliffs · ancient temples · warm Mediterranean climate
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Schengen Member Country Schengen Visa required for many travelers Passport validity 6+ months- Travel insurance required (Schengen)
- Return ticket & accommodation proof may be requested
- Ensure bookings match travel dates
Rules vary by nationality — check latest guidelines.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Mar–May Pleasant spring weather
🌞 Jun–Sep Best for beaches & swimming
🍁 Oct–Nov Warm & less crowded
❄️ Dec–Feb Mild winter
Summers are sunny & dry — carry sunscreen & water.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — €45–70 / ₹4,000–₹6,200 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — €90–160 / ₹8,000–₹14,200 per day
- 👑 Luxury — €220+ / ₹19,500+ per day
Island tours & boat trips can increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Valletta Mdina (Silent City) Blue Lagoon (Comino) Gozo Island St. Julian’s Sliema Promenade Marsaxlokk Hagar Qim Temples🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Buses connect most towns
- Ferries to Gozo & Comino
- Taxis & ride apps available
- Car rental useful for day trips
Roads are narrow — drive carefully.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Epic · GO · Melita
- Airport SIM counters
- Good 4G coverage
- Remote coves may vary
Passport may be required for SIM purchase.
💵 Money & Payments
- Euro (€) used nationwide
- Cards widely accepted
- Cash useful in small shops
- ATMs available in towns
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Pastizzi
- Rabbit stew
- Ftira bread
- Seafood grills
- Maltese wine
Cuisine blends Mediterranean & Arabic influences.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Religious village festas
- Carnival
- Isle of MTV
- Christmas & New Year events
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Very safe & tourist-friendly
- Watch cliffs & rocky coastline
- Hydrate in summer heat
- Avoid feeding wildlife
🎒 What to Pack
- Light summer clothing
- Hat & sunglasses
- Beachwear & reef shoes
- Sunscreen
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot sunny summers
- Mild winters
- Low rainfall
- Strong coastal winds at times
🧳 Suggested 4–5 Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Valletta & waterfront
- Day 2 — Mdina & Rabat
- Day 3 — Gozo Island
- Day 4 — Blue Lagoon (Comino)
- Optional — Sliema & St. Julian’s
❓ FAQs
Is Malta part of Schengen?
Yes — Schengen rules apply.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes — it is an official language.
Is Malta good for first-time travelers?
Yes — easy transport & tourist friendly.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 112
👮 Police 112
🔥 Fire 112
🧳 EU Emergency 112
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