Malta holiday
Travel tips, best time to visit & highlights for your Malta holiday in Europe
Malta is an archipelago full of history and sunshine in the middle of the Mediterranean. This tiny group of islands offers 7,000 years of cultural history, impressive fortifications, turquoise lagoons, and a vibrant bar scene. Additionally, there are affordable language schools for English courses and a mild climate year-round.
Capital
Valletta
Language
Maltese, English
Currency
Euro (€)
Time zone
UTC+1
Flight time from DE
approx. 2.5 hours
Entry requirements
EU identity card
Top hotels & accommodations in Malta
Selected hotels and holiday accommodations in Malta — with images, reviews, and direct booking links with our partners.
The Phoenicia Malta
Floriana, Malta
Malta Marriott Resort & Spa
St Julian's, Malta
The Westin Dragonara Resort
St Julian's, Malta
Ta Cenc Hotel
Sannat, Malta
Hotel Xara Palace
Mdina, Malta
InterContinental Malta
St Julian's, Malta
Barcelo Fortina Malta
Sliema, Malta
Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa
Birkirkara, Malta
Top 5 highlights in Malta
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Valletta
Europe's smallest capital with baroque palaces, St. John's Co-Cathedral, and harbor panorama.
Blue Lagoon (Comino)
Breathtaking turquoise water between the islands of Comino and Cominotto – a snorkeling paradise.
Mdina
The silent city: medieval fortified city with narrow streets and Game of Thrones backdrops.
Gozo
Malta's quiet sister island with Ġgantija temples (older than the pyramids) and a diver's paradise.
Hypogeum
Underground neolithic temple complex, 5,000 years old – UNESCO World Heritage and unique in the world.
Hotels in Malta
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Reise-SIM für Malta
Prepaid-SIM mit Datenvolumen für Malta. Einfach einlegen und sofort lossurfen – keine Roaming-Gebühren.
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Reiseversicherung abschließen
Rundum-Schutz ab 9,90 € auf TravelSecure.de
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to visit Malta
Recommended travel time
April–November
Summer
28–35°C
Winter
12–18°C
How much does a holiday in Malta cost?
Average cost per person per day (excluding flight)
Budget
50–75€
Hostel, street food, public transport
Mid-range
75–130€
Hotel, restaurant, excursions
Luxury
130–250€
Boutique hotel, fine dining
5 travel tips for Malta
Insider knowledge to make your holiday better.
Hop-on-hop-off buses are the easiest way to explore the island
Book a boat tour to the Blue Lagoon early – it fills up quickly
Secure Hypogeum tickets online weeks in advance (strictly limited)
Pastizzi cost only 50 cents – the cheapest snack in Malta
Diving in Malta is world-class and cheaper than in the tropics
Food & drink in Malta
These dishes you must try!
Discover Malta
4 regions, cities and highlights in Malta
Islands
Comino
Comino is the smallest of the three inhabited Maltese islands — only 3.5 square kilometers in size, almost uninhabited, and home to the legendary Blue Lagoon, whose color intensity leaves even experienced Mediterranean travelers speechless. The water shimmers in such a bright turquoise over the white sandy bottom that it seems unreal. Between Comino and the tiny island of Cominotto lies the Blue Lagoon — a natural sea lagoon formed by the shallow sandy passage between the islands. In summer, dozens of excursion boats anchor here, but those who come early in the morning or in the off-season experience the lagoon almost alone: crystal-clear water where every stone on the bottom is visible. The rest of the island is a quiet natural paradise: no cars, no roads, only hiking trails through the Mediterranean maquis to abandoned watchtowers from the Knights of St. John. The Santa Marija Tower from the 17th century overlooks the island and offers panoramic views of Malta and Gozo. Santa Marija Bay on the opposite side is quieter than the Blue Lagoon and an excellent snorkeling spot. Comino has only one hotel and a handful of residents. During the day, excursion boats arrive, and in the evening, silence returns — those who stay overnight have the island almost to themselves and experience sunsets over the Mediterranean in absolute solitude.
Gozo
Gozo, the little sister of Malta, is the quieter, greener, and more authentic of the two inhabited Maltese islands. Only 14 kilometers long and 7 kilometers wide, Gozo offers a surprising density of history, nature, and culture in a small space — from Neolithic temples older than the pyramids to dramatic coastal landscapes and the best diving scene in the Mediterranean. The Ggantija Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site and over 5,500 years old, are among the oldest freestanding structures in humanity — they were built around 1,000 years before the Egyptian pyramids. The megalithic stones, some weighing up to 50 tons, pose questions that remain unanswered to this day. The Citadel of Victoria (Rabat), the capital of Gozo, sits atop a hill in the center of the island and offers a 360-degree view over the entire island, the sea, and, on clear days, even Sicily. Within the fortress walls lie the baroque cathedral, whose ceiling painting creates the illusion of a dome where there is none (a brilliant trompe-l'œil illusion), as well as several museums and narrow streets. Gozo is a diver's paradise. The Inland Sea — a natural saltwater lake connected to the open sea by a rock tunnel — and the Blue Hole (the remnant of the collapsed Azure Window) offer world-class dives. The crystal-clear Mediterranean with visibility over 30 meters and a rich underwater world make the island one of the best diving destinations in Europe. The salt pans of Marsalforn, geometric basins carved into the rock where sea salt has been harvested since Roman times, provide one of the most photogenic sights on the island at sunset. Ramla Bay, Gozo's most beautiful beach, impresses with its strangely red-golden sand and an Odysseus cave (Calypso's Cave), where the hero of Greek mythology was allegedly held captive for seven years. Gozo has also established itself as a wellness destination. Spa resorts utilize the Mediterranean climate and local products such as sea salt and olive oil for their treatments.
Malta
Malta is a tiny island nation in the heart of the Mediterranean with a history that dates back 7,000 years — older than the pyramids. On just 316 km² (smaller than Munich), there is an incredible density of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, honey-colored fortified cities, and turquoise bays. Valletta — the capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site — is the smallest capital in Europe and a single fortress: built by the Knights of St. John in the 16th century, it features magnificent Baroque churches, the impressive St. John's Co-Cathedral with Caravaggio's masterpiece, and the spectacular Grand Harbour. Mdina — the "Silent City" — is a medieval fortified city on a hill that served as a filming location for King's Landing (Game of Thrones). The narrow streets, honey-colored walls, and views over the entire island make it one of the most atmospheric places in the Mediterranean. The Blue Lagoon on the neighboring island of Comino offers the unreal turquoise waters that have made Malta famous. The Megalithic Temples — including Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra — are the oldest free-standing structures in humanity (3600 BC, older than Stonehenge).
Complete guide for Malta
Regions, attractions, food, routes, costs & practical tips — all in one digital guide.
Open guidePlan a holiday in Malta
Malta is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, offering History, Beach, Diving and much more. The best time to visit Malta is April–November, when the weather is ideal for exploration and relaxation. With a daily budget starting from 50–75€ (Budget) to 130–250€ (Luxury), Malta is suitable for various travel budgets.
From the capital Valletta, Malta can be excellently explored. The official language is Maltese, English, and the currency is Euro (€). From Germany, you can reach Malta in approx. 2.5 hours. Whether you want to try culinary highlights like Pastizzi, Lampuki, Rabbit Stew, visit top attractions, or simply enjoy the atmosphere: Malta has something for every type of traveller.
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