Location: Sliema
Day 1 - 2 Sep 2021
Piazza Gelateria
Content: If you’re staying in or just visiting Sliema, you have to stop by this little gelateria. They serve crepes and amazing gelato, but have sandwiches as well. They are cheaper, (friendlier and better in my opinion) than their competitors next door.
Location: Tas-Sliema
Day 1 - 2 Sep 2021
Parish Church of Stella Maris
Content: We began our trip touring the city we stayed in - Sliema. We walked to Stella Maris church which was close to our Airbnb, but sadly it was closed. *Important tip: When visiting churches in Malta, make sure your legs and shoulders are covered. Some churches provide shawls, but try to be proactive and bring something to cover up with if possible.
Location: Sliema
Day 1 - 2 Sep 2021
Fond Għadir Beach
Content: The Roman baths are a must when in Sliema. They are free, and are one of the only areas with a lifeguard on duty. There will be a flag flying indicating the conditions of the water that day. There are also signs posted warning of jellyfish. If you’re not a strong swimmer, I’d recommend staying in the individual baths because the water can be very rough around the rocks in the open swim area.
Sliema Promenade
Content: This is a seaside path that leads from Sliema to St. Juliens. It offers beautiful views of the water, and there are tons of restaurants along the way where you can stop for a meal or snack. ⭐️Tip for traveling around Malta: Download the app Bolt. Bolt is basically Malta’s Uber so you can use it to take car rides, or you can also use it to rent electric scooters.
Surfside
Content: The restaurants along the coast are packed are night, so if you can, I’d recommend reserving a table in advance. Even though we didn’t reserve, we were able to be seated in about 10 minutes luckily. The food here was pretty good! A little pricey, but you’re mostly paying for the view.
Sliema suites
Content: My boyfriend and I stayed at an Airbnb in Sliema. Sliema is a good location to stay, but if I went again I would stay in Valletta. We chose Sliema because it was a bit cheaper than Valletta, but still close enough - 15 minutes by ferry. Important to note: make sure you have both a European plug and a UK plug. Some places have the European outlets, but many places might only have a UK outlet.
Location: Mdina
Day 2 - 3 Sep 2021
Mdina Gate
Content: I would highly recommend spending a day in Mdina and Rabat. Mdina is the old capital city. You can take the bus to get there from Valletta or Sliema and it only costs €2.
Location: L-Imdina
Day 2 - 3 Sep 2021
Mdina Cathedral
Content: It costs to get inside this cathedral, but we noticed some others sneaking in the back just to catch a glimpse of the inside, so we did too 😅
Location: Rabat
Day 2 - 3 Sep 2021
Rabat
Content: Mdina and Rabat are right next to each other, so it’s easy to see both in one day. Mdina has several beautiful spots for photos like this one with the blue door and greenery. Rabat also has many interesting spots to visit such as St Paul’s Cathedral and Catacombs. There are also several cute places to grab a drink in Rabat!
Location: Gozo
Day 3 - 4 Sep 2021
Gozo
Content: We took the Gozo Fast Ferry from Valletta to Gozo. It’s the quickest and easiest way to get between the two islands!
Location: Ir-Rabat Għawdex
Day 3 - 4 Sep 2021
Citadel
Content: We spent most of the day exploring the Citadel. It’s located on top of a hill and from there you can enjoy stunning views of the island of Gozo below. You can explore parts of the Citadel for free, but if you want to see other areas such as the old prisons, you’ll need to purchase a ticket. No need to purchase in advance, you can buy them on arrival and depending on what you’d like to be included, they can be as cheap as €5.
Location: San Lawrenz
Day 3 - 4 Sep 2021
Blue Hole
Content: We next took a Bolt ride to the Blue Hole. This spot is stunning and definitely a must-see! You’re able to swim in the Blue Hole as well. Lucky for us it wasn’t too crowded when we were there.
Location: San Lawarenz
Day 3 - 4 Sep 2021
Inland Sea Divesite
Content: Opposite the Blue Hole is this cool swimming spot. The water is a bit calmer here. You can also pay for a 15 minute boat ride that takes you into several caves where you can see intensely blue water and pink coral. Beware though, the water can be pretty rough on the boat ride so if you’re afraid of boats or get seasick easily, you may want to avoid this activity. They also take you passed where the famous Azure Window used to be before it collapsed into the sea in 2017.
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Day 3 - 4 Sep 2021
Xlendi Bay
Content: We took another Bolt ride to get to Xlendi Bay, where we ate dinner at the Churchill restaurant and it was very good! We had a beautiful view of the bay as well.
Location: Comino
Day 4 - 5 Sep 2021
Blue Lagoon
Content: Iceland isn’t the only place with a Blue Lagoon! This spot is very touristy, but if you go in the morning or in the off-season, it won’t be as crowded. There is no direct ferry from Valletta to Comino. Instead, take the bus from Valletta to Cirkewwa. It takes about 50 minutes but costs only 2€. Then, take the ferry from Cirkewwa to Comino. The ferry costs €13 round trip if you buy online. We used Comino Ferries Co-Op. You have to get a pineapple cocktail! You can pick the type of cocktail inside. It costs 10€, and refills are half price.
Location: Sliema
Day 4 - 5 Sep 2021
Piazza Gelateria
Content: Stopped for gelato at our favorite spot in Sliema once again.
Location: Valletta
Day 5 - 6 Sep 2021
National War Museum - Fort St Elmo
Content: The National War Museum at Fort St Elmo is a great way to spend a good chunk of the day. The museum is very interesting and you should plan to spend at least 2-3 hours there. The museum costs 10€ per person.
Location: Il-Belt Valletta
Day 5 - 6 Sep 2021
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Content: The Upper Barrakka Gardens are a great place to spend the evening. At 12pm and 4pm every day they fire off a canon from the Gardens. It draws a pretty big crowd, so get there a bit early to get a good viewing spot. You’re also able to have a drink up there, and watch the sunset.
Location: Valletta
Day 5 - 6 Sep 2021
Eddie's Cafe Regina
Content: This is a nice place to grab an aperitif and/or some food!
Location: Cospicua
Day 6 - 7 Sep 2021
Valletta - 3 Cities Ferry
Content: If we had one more day in Malta, we would’ve taken the ferry to see the Three Cities. The ferry is very cheap from Valletta, and there’s plenty to see and do to occupy you for a day.