Malta International Fireworks Festival, Valletta

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.

Illuminates skies over two weekends in April.

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Grand Master’s PalaceMuseumHalls host concerts, workshops, and art exhibitions.
MUŻARestaurantNational community art museum with over 20,000 artworks.
Malta International Fireworks FestivalFestivalIlluminates skies over two weekends in April.
Valletta Baroque FestivalFestivalFeatures classical concerts and vocal performances.
Mighty Hoopla MaltaFestivalCelebrates queer culture with international performers.
DefectedFestivalFour-day house music festival.
Elsewhere
Dingli CliffsTrailDingli, MaltaCountry's highest point, great for sunset strolls.
Mnajdra TemplesSightZurrieq, MaltaSee sunrise through ancient doorway during equinoxes.
Fort St. AngeloSightVittoriosa, MaltaHosts fitness classes like yoga.
Metropolitan Cathedral MuseumMuseumMdina, MaltaBoasts rare manuscripts and baroque art.
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.
Crystal LagoonSightComino, MaltaGin-clear waters perfect for snorkeling.
Santa Marija CavesSightComino, MaltaMultilayered caves for certified scuba divers.
P31 patrol boatAttractionComino, MaltaFormer minesweeper scuttled as an artificial reef.
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