last edited Dec 11, 2019
What to See in Malta
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Location
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Malta has three sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (1980):
- Valletta (1980):
- Megalithic Temples of Malta (1980): these are seven megalithic temples built on Malta and Gozo, representative of their era both architecturally and culturally.
Malta (the island)
- Valletta :
- Mdina :
- Mellieħa :
- Rabat :
- Skorba :
- Sliema :
- Tarxien :
- Zurrieq :
Natural Heritage
Island of Gozo (and Comino)
- Ġgantija :
- Gharb :
- Victoria :
- Xlendi :
also...
- Comino :
Natural Heritage
Must-see & highly recommended
Valletta
★★★★ Malta’s capital is a stunning city with exceptionally well-preserved medieval architecture. It is entirely listed as a UNESCO World…
Recommended
Comino
★★★ This small island of 3.5 km² is located between Malta and Gozo. It is home to an all-inclusive resort and is popular for its beautiful…
Blue Grotto
★★★ South of Malta, near Żurrieq, it’s a series of seven sea caves to explore by boat.
Mdina
★★★ One of Malta’s former capitals. What is now a fortified hilltop village has preserved its charm and medieval architecture.
The Three Cities
★★★ This is the name given to the municipalities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea, located opposite Valletta. They are known for their…
Worth a look / Other
Dwejra Bay
★★ Here on Gozo, you can see a large rocky arch towering over the sea, surrounded by its bay and cliffs. The site is a designated nature…
Dingli Cliffs
★★ A beautiful panorama from these high cliffs on the west coast overlooking the sea. Rock climbing is possible here.
Ġgantija
★★ This site is part of the UNESCO-listed megalithic temples, along with others on both Malta and Gozo.
Gharb
★★ It's a charming little "traditional" village in the north of Gozo Island.
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
★★ Located a few kilometres south of Valletta, in the town of Paola, the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is an ancient underground necropolis…
Marsaxlokk
★★ A charming fishing port in the southeast of the island.
Mnajdra and Hagar Qim
★★ Two adjacent sites where two megalithic temples were discovered. They are UNESCO-listed along with four others.
Rabat (Malta)
★★ Bordering Mdina, Rabat is known for its Roman catacombs and the Grotto of St. Paul beneath the church of the same name. Note that Rabat is…
Tarxien
★★ The site features several UNESCO-listed megalithic temples.
Victoria (Malta)
★★ This is the largest settlement on Gozo. It features a citadel and a beautiful cathedral.
Xlendi
★★ This traditional village on the west coast has become a major tourist hotspot. Several caves and quite beautiful landscapes can be found in…
Bugibba-St. Paul's Bay
★ A major and popular seaside resort in the north of Malta, made up of several localities with a lively nightlife scene.
Marsalforn
★ It’s the main seaside resort on the island of Gozo.
Marsaskala
★ A small port popular with divers, located in the southeast of Malta.
Mellieħa
★ This small coastal town in the north is the base for exploring several beautiful nearby beaches (Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa…
Skorba
★ This site is part of the UNESCO-listed megalithic temples, along with others on both Malta and Gozo.
Sliema
★ A luxury seaside resort and residential area 5 kilometres north of Valletta.
St Julian's
★ On the outskirts of Valletta, this is primarily the area for hotels, restaurants, bars, and other daytime and nighttime entertainment spots.
Ta'Hagrat
★ This site is part of the UNESCO-listed megalithic temples, along with others on both Malta and Gozo.
Zurrieq
★ A small town in the south with various traces of its past that make it one of Malta’s oldest cities. The massive Blue Grotto is right…