Audio city guides
Valletta
UNESCO Baroque capital — audio walking tour with 25+ stops
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Mdina
The Silent City — medieval walled capital of Malta
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Three Cities
Birgu, Senglea, Cospicua — the Knights' fortified harbour
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BEACHES & COAST
Armier Bay & White Tower Bay
Beach
Two connected bays on Marfa Ridge in the northernmost part of Malta with a sandy and rocky beach - a quieter alternative to the crowded Golden Bay, popular with locals.
🟡 Medium
Bahar ic-Caghaq — rocky northern beach
Beach
Quiet rocky beach north of Sliema, popular with locals - clear water, calm conditions, no tourist traffic, snorkeling at the rocky bottom.
🟢 Low
Blue Lagoon – Comino
Beach
Malta's most beautiful natural enigma - the shallow lagoon between Comino and the islet of Cominotto with its perfectly transparent turquoise water. Arrive early in the morning, leave the crowds in the afternoon.
🔴 High
Crystal Lagoon – Comino
Beach
Blue Lagoon's lesser-known little sister on the south side of Comino with crystal clear water and rock caves to explore - a slightly quieter alternative.
🟡 Medium
Fomm ir-Rih Bay
Beach
A wild, hard-to-reach bay in southwest Malta with no infrastructure - rewarded with a completely secluded beach among layered cliffs for adventurous travellers.
🟢 Low
Ghar Lapsi — natural pool
Beach
A popular rock cove in the southwest of Malta with a natural pool in warm sea water - ideal for snorkelling and diving, popular with the local Maltese.
🟡 Medium
17Golden Bay
Beach
Malta's most popular sandy beach with golden sands and romantic sunsets - plenty of water sports, sun loungers for hire and a restaurant with a view.
🔴 High
Għajn Tuffieħa Bay (Riviera Beach)
Beach
Wild, less accessible beach next to Golden Bay with red-ochre soil and beautiful scenery - 200 steps down, but the beach is less crowded and all the more romantic.
🟡 Medium
16Mellieħa Bay (Ghadira Bay)
Beach
Malta's largest sandy beach with shallow turquoise water - ideal for families, water sports and snorkelling. At low tide the beach widens considerably.
🔴 High
Paradise Bay
Beach
A small idyllic bay in the very north of Malta with crystal clear water protected by dramatic reefs - a popular spot for snorkelling, boat and paddleboard hire.
🟡 Medium
Pretty Bay (Birżebbuġa)
Beach
Malta's southernmost sandy beach in Birżebbuġa Bay overlooking Marsaxlokk Harbour - quiet swimming and snorkelling, fewer tourists than the northern beaches.
🟡 Medium
Ramla Bay — Gozo (red beach)
Beach
Gozo's largest and most beautiful beach with unusual reddish sand formed from iron oxides - wonderful swimming, snorkelling and the ruins of Calypso Cave in the backwaters.
🟡 Medium
19San Blas Bay – Gozo
Beach
A hidden magical beach with red sand in the north-eastern part of Gozo - only a walk or four-wheeler ride away, but the absolute reward is an almost empty beach with clear water.
🟢 Low
Santa Marija Bay – Comino
Beach
A quiet sandy beach in the northeast of Comino with clear water suitable for snorkelling - a relatively empty and romantic backwater compared to Blue Lagoon.
🟢 Low
St George's Bay (Paceville Beach)
Beach
A popular sandy beach in the tourist centre of Paceville and St Julian's - an ideal base for evening entertainment, with hotels and restaurants right on the beach.
🔴 High
St. Peter's Pool
Beach
A natural swimming area in the rocky bay at Marsaxlokk - clear water with many shades of blue, a popular spot for snorkelling and jumping into the water from the rocks.
🟡 Medium
Xlendi Bay – Gozo
Beach
A picturesque narrow bay on the southwest coast of Gozo with fishing restaurants, a rocky beach and excellent snorkelling in the clear water. Popular in the early evening.
🟡 Medium
Blue Lagoon (Comino)
Snorkel spot
Malta's most famous snorkelling spot - a turquoise lagoon between the islands of Comino and Cominotto with clear water.
🔴🔴 Very high
Dwejra (Gozo)
Snorkel spot
The former Azure Window site on Gozo - Blue Hole and underwater caves with fascinating marine life.
🟡 Medium
Għajn Tuffieħa Bay
Snorkel spot
Sandy beach accessible by stairs with rich underwater life along the rock walls.
🟡 Medium
St Peter's Pool
Snorkel spot
A natural rock pool in the south of Malta with clear water and underwater reefs - a popular place for diving into the water.
🟡 Medium
Wied iż-Żurrieq
Snorkel spot
Picturesque bay at Blue Grotto with clear water and underwater caves - boat trips to Blue Grotto.
🟡 Medium
Ċirkewwa
Snorkel spot
The most popular diving and snorkelling site in the north of Malta with underwater caves and a sunken statue of the Madonna.
🟡 Medium
NATURE
18Blue Grotto
Nature
A group of six sea caves with mysteriously blue and turquoise waters on the southwest coast - a boat visit from Wied iż-Żurrieq Bay. Best in the morning in the sunshine.
🔴 High
Buskett Gardens
Nature
Malta's only large forest - a garden of orange, almond and pine trees originally created as a hunting ground for knights. A refreshing escape from the Maltese heat.
🟢 Low
Comino
Nature
An almost uninhabited islet between Malta and Gozo with wild nature, the wind tower of St. Mary and a beautiful rocky landscape - home to only one family and a hospice.
🟡 Medium
Dingli Cliffs
Nature
Malta's highest point (253 m above sea level) - dramatic sea cliffs with stunning views of the Filfla islet and the open sea. Ideal for a sunset stroll.
🟡 Medium
Dwejra – Inland Sea & Azure Window ruins
Nature
A magical place on the west coast of Gozo - a coastal lagoon connected to the sea by a narrow rock passage. Here stood the famous Azure Arch, which collapsed into the sea in 2017.
🔴 High
Filfla — Nature Reserve
Nature
An unspoilt islet 5 km off the south of Malta - a strictly protected nature reserve with seabird colonies, accessible only to researchers. Visible from Dingli Cliffs.
🟢 Low
Fungus Rock – Gozo
Nature
The iconic rock tower at Dwejra is named after a rare parasitic mushroom (Cynomorium coccineum), which was closely guarded by the knights for its healing effects. View from the coast.
🟢 Low
8Ghar Dalam Cave
Nature
Malta's oldest prehistoric site - a cave with fossils of dwarf elephants, hippos and deer up to 180,000 years old; includes a natural history museum.
🟢 Low
Gozo Salt Pans (Xwejni Bay)
Nature
The fascinating traditionally operated salt pans at Marsalforn, where salt has been mined using the same method since Roman times - a photogenic rocky landscape with azure waters.
🟢 Low
9Majjistral Nature & History Park
Nature
Malta's only national park on the northwest coast with cliffs, Mediterranean garrigue and views of Comino and Gozo - popular hiking and trekking routes.
🟢 Low
Qbajjar — Gozo salt pans
Nature
Traditional salt pans carved into the rock at Marsalforn with a history dating back to Roman times - a unique landscape, especially during salt bathing and the golden hour.
🟢 Low
San Anton Palace & Gardens
Nature
The beautiful baroque gardens of the Presidential Palace of San Anton in Attard are open to the public - a peaceful green oasis in the middle of the island with rare plants.
🟢 Low
Ta' Qali National Park & Craft Village
Nature
Centre for Maltese crafts and traditional glass, filigree and ceramic production in a former airplane hangar in the middle of the island - free entry, nice shopping stop.
🟢 Low
Ta' Ċenċ Cliffs – Gozo
Nature
Dramatic cliffs in southern Gozo overlooking Comino and Malta - a protected natural area with rare birds, rock bells and prehistoric temples.
🟢 Low
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Nature
Beautiful colonnaded gardens atop the bastions above the Grand Harbour with panoramic views of the Three Cities. Every day, the cannon salute sounds from here at noon.
🟡 Medium
Wied il-Mielaħ Window – Gozo
Nature
A small natural rock arch over the sea in northwest Gozo - a less touristy alternative to the ruins of Azure Window, with spectacular sunset views.
🟢 Low
Wied iz-Zurrieq (Blue Grotto inlet)
Nature
A small fishing cove, from where boat trips to the Blue Grotto depart - a number of fresh seafood restaurants around the harbour. The bay itself is beautiful.
🟡 Medium
Xgħajra Coastal Walk
Nature
Picturesque coastal promenade in the small seaside village of Xgħajra with great views of Grand Harbour and Valletta - a less touristy, authentically Maltese location.
🟢 Low
CULTURE & HISTORY
Calypso Cave – Gozo
Historic site
The legendary cave above the beaches of Ramla Bay, where, according to Homer's Odyssey, the nymph Kalypso dwelt and held Odysseus for seven years - a magnificent view of northern Gozo.
🟢 Low
13Casa Rocca Piccola – Valletta
Historic site
An authentic 16th-century aristocratic palace, privately owned and still lived in by the de Piro family - tours will show Maltese aristocratic culture unspoilt for centuries.
🟢 Low
Comino Tower (St. Mary's Tower)
Historic site
A baroque watchtower built in 1618 by the Knights of Malta on the highest point of Comino - a view of the Blue Lagoon, Malta and Gozo in one panorama.
🟢 Low
Cospicua — Grand Harbour dockyard
Historic site
The third of the historic three towns at Grand Harbour - a less touristy but authentic place with historic Knights Dockyard and fortifications from the Great Siege.
🟢 Low
Fort Rinella — Historic Cannon
Historic site
The Victorian Battery at Kalkara with one of the largest naval guns in the world (the 100-ton Armstrong) - a live tour with a military group in historical uniforms.
🟢 Low
7Fort St Angelo
Historic site
A massive bastioned fortress in the centre of Grand Harbour, where the Knights of the Order of St John heroically resisted the Ottoman siege in 1565. Panoramic views of Valletta.
🟡 Medium
Fort St Elmo
Historic site
A star fort guarding the entrance to Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour - a key site of the Great Siege of 1565.
🟡 Medium
Gozo Heritage Malta Museum
Historic site
The Gozo Museum of Prehistory, Antiquity and Medieval Gozo inside the Victoria Citadel - exhibits range from the Neolithic to Phoenician and Roman artefacts to the Knights period.
🟢 Low
Gozo – Citadela Victoria (UNESCO – tentativní)
Historic site
The medieval citadel overlooking the capital of Gozo with its cathedral, museums and panoramic views of the entire island - the historic heart of Gozo with a 5,000-year history of settlement.
🟡 Medium
20Grand Harbour – panorama a vyhlídky
Historic site
One of the Mediterranean's most beautiful and deepest natural harbours, surrounded by fortifications dating back to the Knights period - best viewed from Upper Barrakka Gardens or by ferry.
🟡 Medium
10Grandmaster's Palace
Historic site
The 16th century seat of the Grand Master of the Knights of St John of Malta, now the presidential palace with a magnificent armoury and state chambers. The most visited building in Heritage Malta.
🔴 High
Hal Millieri — medieval chapel
Historic site
A unique group of three 15th century medieval chapels in the deserted agricultural landscape of southern Malta - preserved Byzantine-style frescoes hiding quietly in the fields.
🟢 Low
Inquisitor's Palace, Birgu
Historic site
The only surviving Inquisitor's residence in Europe open to the public - a fascinating walk through the history of the Maltese Inquisition from the 16th to the 18th century.
🟢 Low
Lascaris War Rooms (WWII Headquarters)
Historic site
Secret underground tunnels deep in the bowels of the Valletta bastions, from where the Allied naval and air command was controlled during World War II. Authentic atmosphere.
🟡 Medium
14Malta Maritime Museum – Birgu
Historic site
An extensive maritime museum in the historic Admiralty Bakery in Birgu - the collection covers 7,000 years of Maltese maritime history from Phoenician ships to modern vessels.
🟢 Low
Marsaxlokk Fishing Village
Historic site
Malta's most picturesque fishing village with a collection of traditional colourful luzzu boats - every Sunday there's a famous market with seafood and local produce.
🟡 Medium
11Mdina — Silent City
Historic site
A medieval fortified town nicknamed the 'Silent City' on a hill in central Malta - narrow streets, baroque palaces and spectacular views.
🔴 High
Medina (Rabat) – Grotta sv. Pavla
Historic site
Grotto where tradition has it that the Apostle Paul stayed after his shipwreck off the Maltese coast in 60 AD - a small but spiritually powerful site below the Rabat Basilica.
🟢 Low
Misrah Ghar il-Kbir – Kolová rýha (Cart Ruts)
Historic site
Mysterious prehistoric tracks carved into the rock, whose origin and purpose remain a mystery - the largest concentration of 'cart ruts' in Malta in a beautiful rural landscape.
🟢 Low
4Mnajdra (UNESCO)
Historic site
A trio of megalithic temples 500 m from Ħaġar Qim, a masterpiece of Neolithic architecture oriented according to the solstices and equinoxes.
🟡 Medium
National Museum of Archaeology – Valletta
Historic site
Malta's most important archaeological museum at the Auberge de Provence - collections from Malta's prehistoric temples, including the famous statue of the Sleeping Goddess.
🟡 Medium
Pembroke — beach & military history
Historic site
A former British military garrison converted into a residential area with a rocky beach and well-preserved Victorian buildings - a less touristy area with an authentic character.
🟢 Low
1Rabat – katakomby sv. Pavla
Historic site
A vast complex of 3rd-8th century underground burials in the suburbs of Mdina - a fascinating labyrinth of catacombs with reliefs and crouching tombs.
🟢 Low
6Rotunda di Mosta (Mosta Dome)
Historic site
A monumental neo-Renaissance church with the world's third-largest, unsupported dome - made famous by the story of a German bomb that flew through the dome during World War II but did not explode.
🟡 Medium
15Senglea — promontory above harbour
Historic site
One of the three historic towns on the opposite shore of Grand Harbour, with Gardjola Park and spectacular views of Valletta and Fort St Angelo.
🟢 Low
Skorba Temples (UNESCO)
Historic site
A less visited but fascinating prehistoric site near Zebbieh with two temples dating from 3600-3000 BC - part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🟢 Low
St Agatha's Tower – Marfa
Historic site
The Red Watchtower (Torre Hamra) from 1647 at the northern end of Marfa Ridge - one of the few surviving towers of De Redin overlooking Comino and Gozo.
🟢 Low
St. John's Cavalier – Valletta
Historic site
A unique 16th-century round bastioned cavalier at Valletta Gate, now serving as an art centre with a gallery and exhibitions on the history of Maltese fortifications.
🟢 Low
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Historic site
A jewel of Maltese Baroque architecture - the interior is decorated with marble tiles with tombstones of knights and Caravaggio's famous painting 'The Beheading of John the Baptist'.
🔴 High
5St. Paul's Cathedral Mdina
Historic site
Baroque cathedral dedicated to St Paul on the site where tradition says the first Bishop of Malta lived - stunning interior, frescoes and cathedral museum.
🟡 Medium
Ta' Haġrat Temples (UNESCO)
Historic site
A pair of prehistoric temples dating from around 3800-3600 BC northwest of Mgarr - a less visited but authentic part of Malta's UNESCO collection.
🟢 Low
Ta' Pinu Basilika – Gozo
Historic site
The most important pilgrimage site of Gozo - an imposing Romanesque basilica in the middle of the rural landscape of Gharb, built between 1920 and 1932 on the site of the apparition of the Virgin Mary.
🟡 Medium
Tarxien Temples (UNESCO)
Historic site
Neolithic temple complex from 3600-2500 BC with preserved decorative ornamentation and a large statue of a goddess - part of the UNESCO Megalithic Temples of Malta.
🟢 Low
Valletta (UNESCO)
Historic site
One of the smallest capitals in the world, full of Baroque architecture, palaces and churches - the entire centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nicknamed 'the world's most compact historic city'.
🔴 High
Verdala Palace & Buskett Gardens
Historic site
The summer residence of the Maltese President from 1586, surrounded by Malta's only forest - Buskett Gardens with lemon, almond and pine trees, open to the public on public holidays.
🟢 Low
12Victoria Lines
Historic site
A line of 19th-century British fortifications running the full width of Malta along a natural rock break - a great place for walks with views of both sides of the island.
🟢 Low
Ġgantija Temples – Gozo (UNESCO)
Historic site
The world's oldest freestanding structures from around 3600 BC - older than Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza. Gigantic limestone blocks shaped by unknown Maltese ancestors.
🟡 Medium
2Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (UNESCO)
Historic site
The unique prehistoric underground sanctuary and burial site from 3300-3000 BC in Paola - UNESCO and one of the best preserved prehistoric complexes in the world.
🟡 Medium
3Ħaġar Qim (UNESCO)
Historic site
A stunning megalithic temple on the southwest coast of Malta dating from around 3600 BC, older than the Egyptian pyramids - one of the best preserved prehistoric temples in the world.
🟡 Medium
ACTIVITIES & LOCAL
Aquaventure / Splash & Fun Water Park
Activity
The largest water park in Malta in Bahar ic-Caghaq with pools, water slides and a water park for the whole family - a popular attraction especially for families with children in summer.
🔴 High
Barakka Lift – výtah Valletta
Activity
A modern panoramic elevator connecting the Grand Harbour waterfront with Upper Barrakka Gardens - fast, cheap and offering beautiful views of the harbour and the Three Cities.
🟡 Medium
Blue Hole — Dwejra (diving)
Activity
The world-famous dive site at Dwejra - a natural rock hole 15 m in diameter descended to a depth of 60 m, where there is great visibility and rich underwater fauna.
🟡 Medium
Cirkewwa — diving & snorkeling
Activity
One of Malta's most popular dive sites at the Ċirkewwa ferry port - sunken shipwrecks, underwater rocks and abundant underwater life just offshore.
🟡 Medium
Gozo Boat Trip (obeplutí ostrova)
Activity
A popular day boat trip around Gozo with stops at Blue Hole, Fungus Rock, Inland Sea and other rocky coves - the most beautiful view of the Gozitan coastline.
🟡 Medium
Gozo Ferry – Cirkewwa/Ċirkewwa
Activity
Ferry port in the very north of Malta - departs every 45 minutes, 25 minute cruise to Gozo. Good views of Comino and the seascape.
🟡 Medium
Gozo Jeep/ATV Safari
Activity
A popular tourist activity in Gozo - by off-road vehicle or quad bike to the remote beaches of San Blas, the cliffs of Ta' Ċenċ and country roads - the best way to explore Gozo.
🟡 Medium
Hagar Qim & Mnajdra – Visitor Centre
Activity
Modern visitor centre at the megalithic temples of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra - interactive exhibitions about Neolithic Malta, 3D projections and transparent shelters over the temples.
🟡 Medium
Hike: Dingli Cliffs – Ghar Lapsi
Activity
Malta's most popular hiking trail (6 km) along the high cliffs from Blue Grotto / Dingli to the natural pool of Ghar Lapsi - dramatic views, Mediterranean vegetation, sunset.
🟢 Low
Malta Aviation Museum
Activity
Ta' Qali Air Museum with a collection of historic aircraft including WWII war machines - fascinating for aviation and modern history enthusiasts.
🟢 Low
Malta Boat Trip – Grand Harbour Cruise
Activity
Sightseeing cruises around Grand Harbour, the Three Cities and the Valletta Bastions - the best way to appreciate the might of the fortifications from the sea.
🟡 Medium
Malta Experience — audiovisual show
Activity
A popular audiovisual show at the Mediterraneo Conference Centre on Valletta's industrial axis - a 45-minute film about 7000 years of Maltese history is the perfect start for new visitors.
🟡 Medium
Malta National Aquarium
Activity
Modern aquarium in Qawra with exhibitions of Mediterranean and tropical marine animals - popular with families with children, large tunnel tank with sharks and rays.
🟡 Medium
Maltese Falconry Centre – Gozo
Activity
The Gozo Falconry Centre with demonstrations of birds of prey and falconry - a fascinating experience for the whole family with a talk on the history of falconry in the Maltese Islands.
🟢 Low
Manoel Theatre – Valletta
Activity
One of the oldest still-operating theatres in Europe (1731) in Valletta - a charming Baroque hall in a golden haze where operas, ballets and theatre performances take place.
🟢 Low
Marsalforn – Gozo
Activity
Gozo's main seaside resort on the north coast with a seafront full of restaurants, a rocky beach and proximity to the Qbajjar salt pans. Lively even in the early evening.
🟡 Medium
Mgarr Harbour — Gozo (fishing village)
Activity
A picturesque fishing harbour in south-east Gozo - the gateway from Malta by ferry with cute restaurants focusing on fresh fish and seafood.
🟡 Medium
Nadur — Gozo Carnival Village
Activity
A picturesque upper village in the centre of Gozo overlooking both coasts - famous for its wildly satirical carnival (February) and traditional Gozitan atmosphere.
🟢 Low
Popeye Village (Anchor Bay)
Activity
Movie sets from the musical Popeye (1980) transformed into a family theme park in picturesque Anchor Bay - boating, pools and a tour of the movie set.
🟡 Medium
Reqqa Point — diving Gozo
Activity
One of Gozo's best dive sites with underwater reefs, caves and rich marine fauna off the north coast - recommended for advanced divers.
🟢 Low
Sliema Ferry – trajekt Valletta–Sliema
Activity
A short ferry crossing of Marsamxett Bay - the fastest way to travel between Slima and Valletta with spectacular views of the fortifications during the 10-minute crossing.
🟡 Medium
St Julian's – Spinola Bay
Activity
Malta's busiest tourist district, with a selection of restaurants, bars and nightclubs around the picturesque Spinola Bay full of traditional luzzu fishing boats.
🔴 High
Victoria — market & old Rabat (Gozo)
Activity
The capital of Gozo with its lively market, narrow cobbled streets, cafes and shops - the perfect place to explore authentic Gozitan culture and gastronomy.
🟡 Medium
Zurrieq — pirate boat trip
Activity
A popular cruise spot in the south of Malta with boat trips to the Blue Grotto - a picturesque fishing village with authentic trattorias and fresh fish vendors.
🟡 Medium
Żebbuġ — Gozitan Village
Activity
One of the most beautiful traditional Gozitan villages with a magnificent baroque church and views of the coast - the perfect place to experience authentic Gozitan rural life.
🟢 Low
Camel Milk Products – Gozo
Local producer
Only camel farm in Malta on Gozo island. Camel milk soap, cream and fresh milk products. Unusual and authentic local specialty.
🟢 Low
Malta Sea Salt – Xwejni
Local producer
Ancient salt pans on Gozo island, worked by the same families for generations. Fleur de sel, coarse sea salt. Unique Maltese product.
🟢 Low · salt pans visible
Marsovin Winery
Local producer
Malta's oldest winery (est. 1919). Produces wines from local Gellewza and Girgentina grapes. Cellar tours and tasting room in Marsaxlokk area.
🟡 Medium · tours available
Ġbejna Cheese Farm – Kirkop
Local producer
Traditional Maltese ġbejna (sheep's milk cheese) — fresh, peppered and dried varieties. Small family farm with direct sales.
🟢 Low
GETTING THERE
Airport Malta International (MLA)
Transport
Půjčení auta a letenky · Porovnej ceny od ověřených půjčoven · Vyhledej nejlevnější lety na Malta
Port of Valletta ⚓
Transport
Trajektový přístav · Spojení s Sicily (Catania, Pozzallo)