Visiting Malta offers a captivating journey through history, culture, and natural beauty. Despite being the world’s tenth smallest country, it is packed with impressive attractions and wonderful activities.

The capital city, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, mesmerizes visitors with its Baroque architecture, narrow alleyways, and towering fortress walls. Simply wander through the streets, sampling Maltese cuisine and admiring Valletta’s impressive fortifications.

The historic city of Mdina, commonly known as “the silent city”, enchants its visitors with a maze of streets and ancient architecture. Consider exploring the city’s medieval dungeons or Palazzo Falson museum. Alternatively, take a tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral, a fine example of Baroque architecture featuring intricate designs and fine marble stuccoes.

On the southern shores lies the quaint fishing village of Marsaxlokk, boasting a picturesque harbor and the island’s most vibrant market. Further to the west are a few other amazing sites including the Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, and the home of a popular childhood hero, Popeye Village.

Take a ferry to the sister island of Gozo to admire the red sands of Rambla Bay, the grandeur of the Citadel, and the megalithic Ġgantija Temples. Although small in size, Malta offers a wide array of spectacular landscapes, rich history, and amazing architecture.