Crystal Lagoon, Comino

AfarAug 24

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.

Gin-clear waters perfect for snorkeling.

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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.

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The Mediterranean Island Group With Sea Caves and Village Festivals