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Where to Stay in Malta: Best Areas for Every Traveller
Malta is small. Your choice of where to stay still matters. You can technically reach most places on the island from almost anywhere, but that doesn’t mean every location will give you the same holiday. Stay in Valletta and you can walk out for dinner among centuries-old buildings. Choose Sliema and you’ll have ferries,…
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The Best Restaurants in Valletta, Malta: Where to Eat
Valletta may be one of Europe’s smallest capital cities, but its food scene is anything but small. Within a few minutes‘ walk, you can find traditional Maltese cooking, historic family-run restaurants, modern Mediterranean cuisine, casual ftira, international food and some of Malta’s most ambitious fine-dining restaurants. The tricky part is knowing where to eat.…
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One Day in Valletta: The Perfect Walking Itinerary
If you only have one day to explore Malta’s capital, don’t worry — Valletta is compact enough to experience many of its highlights in a single day. The key is to plan your route carefully and avoid spending too much time travelling between attractions. Most of Valletta’s historic centre can be explored on foot,…
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The Complete Guide to Valletta, Malta: Things to Do, History, Food & Travel Tips
Valletta may be one of Europe’s smallest capital cities, but there is an extraordinary amount to discover within its compact streets. Built by the Knights of St. John after the Great Siege of 1565, Malta’s capital is a city of golden limestone buildings, grand churches, historic palaces, lively cafés and spectacular views across the…
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Where to Stay in Malta: Valletta, Sliema, St. Julian’s or Kalkara?
Choosing where to stay in Malta can be surprisingly difficult. Although Malta is a relatively small island, each area offers a completely different experience. Some travellers prefer being surrounded by history and culture, while others look for lively nightlife, shopping, beautiful waterfronts or simply a peaceful place to relax. The good news is that,…