AfarAug 24, 2026
The Mediterranean Island Group With Sea Caves and Village Festivals
Island-hop through Malta’s living traditions, renowned collections, historic waterfronts, and the turquoise waters of Comino—all easily connected via inter-island ferries.
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- Crystal LagoonSightGin-clear waters perfect for snorkeling.
- Santa Marija CavesSightMultilayered caves for certified scuba divers.
- P31 patrol boatAttractionFormer minesweeper scuttled as an artificial reef.
- Elsewhere
- Dingli CliffsTrailDingli, MaltaCountry's highest point, great for sunset strolls.
- Mnajdra TemplesSightZurrieq, MaltaSee sunrise through ancient doorway during equinoxes.
- Grand Master’s PalaceMuseumValletta, MaltaHalls host concerts, workshops, and art exhibitions.
- Fort St. AngeloSightVittoriosa, MaltaHosts fitness classes like yoga.
- Metropolitan Cathedral MuseumMuseumMdina, MaltaBoasts rare manuscripts and baroque art.
- MUŻARestaurantValletta, MaltaNational community art museum with over 20,000 artworks.
- MICASMuseumFloriana, MaltaContemporary arts space with interactive workshops.
- Xagħra Fig FestivalFestivalXagħra, MaltaTakes over the square in this hilltop Gozo town.
- Nadur carnivalFestivalNadur, MaltaSpontaneous carnival with fancy dress.
- Malta International Fireworks FestivalFestivalValletta, MaltaIlluminates skies over two weekends in April.
- Valletta Baroque FestivalFestivalValletta, MaltaFeatures classical concerts and vocal performances.
- Mighty Hoopla MaltaFestivalValletta, MaltaCelebrates queer culture with international performers.
- DefectedFestivalValletta, MaltaFour-day house music festival.
- Wied il-GħasriAttractionGħarb, MaltaEminently photogenic, deep-cut valley.
- Wied il-MielaħSightGħarb, MaltaWind-cut slabs.
- Popeye VillageTheme parkMellieħa, MaltaFilm set from Robert Altman's 1980 comedy.