Overview of Regions

The Maltese archipelago consists of three inhabited islands and several uninhabited rocks. Each island has its own character:

Valletta & Three Cities

For whom: History enthusiasts, culture fans, architecture lovers
Malta's capital Valletta is a Baroque open-air museum on a peninsula — UNESCO World Heritage since 1980 and European Capital of Culture 2018. Across the Grand Harbour lie the Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua), which are even older and more authentic than Valletta itself.

North Malta

For whom: Night owls, beach lovers, families
From the silent, medieval fortress city of Mdina to the lively St. Julian's with its clubs and restaurants to the sandy beaches of Mellieħa and Golden Bay — North Malta unites contrasts. Here, hotels, nightlife, and tourist infrastructure are concentrated.

Gozo & Comino

For whom: Peace seekers, hikers, divers
Gozo is Malta's green, rural sister island: Baroque village churches, terraced fields, the Citadella of Victoria, and spectacular dive sites. In between lies Comino with the legendary Blue Lagoon — turquoise water like from a picture book.

South Malta

For whom: Archaeology fans, nature lovers, gourmets
The less touristy south is home to the oldest free-standing structures of humanity (Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra), the spectacular Blue Grotto, the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk with its Sunday market, and the dramatic Dingli Cliffs.