Malta Holidays

Holidays to Malta serve up more than just history – you’ll also find lively towns, great nightlife, and a calendar packed with cultural events.

Small but mighty

For such a small island, Malta packs a lot in. You’ve got beaches, chic harbour towns, and enough centuries-old sights to keep you busy for weeks. It’s a real up-and-comer on the clubbing scene, too, and has a calendar that’s crammed with carnivals, festivals and parties.

History lessons

When it comes to history, Malta is up there with Italy and Greece. The island boasts so many sights, it’s been described as an open-air museum. You’ll find the best of the bunch in the UNESCO-listed capital, Valletta. Must-sees include the 16th-century St John’s Cathedral and Casa Rocca Piccola, a grand palazzo.

The beach scene

Malta’s other big draw is its coastline. It’s pretty rugged, with rocky coves mixed in with a few sandy spots. The biggest swathe of sand is at Mellieha Bay, while resorts like Qawra and Bugibba have flat rocks and platforms for stretching out in the sun.

Nightlife

Sliema, on the east coast, is a former fishing village that’s now better known for its stylish restaurants and wine bars. Wander north along the promenade and you’ll hit St Julian’s, an upmarket town with a decent helping of bars and clubs.

At a glance

Poke around St John’s Cathedral in Valletta
Party with the A-list in St Julian’s
Hop on a boat to the Blue Lagoon in Comino

Destinations in Malta

Bugibba

Holidays to Bugibba turn up the heat, thanks to year-round sunshine, heartwarming locals, and a scorching strip of bars and restaurants.
Paradise Bay

Holidays to Paradise Bay focus on relaxation – a result of a Blue Flag beach and miles of sweeping countryside.
Qawra

Holidays to Qawra flaunt all the ingredients of a classic sun, sand and sea combo. So pack suntan lotion, swimming gear, and an underwater camera to capture the Technicolor sea life in Malta’s northern waters.
Sliema

Holidays to Sliema bring you to a stylish retreat on Malta’s northeastern coast. Here you’ll find designer shopping and Blue Flag beaches – and the capital Valetta a short drive away.
Valletta

Holidays to Valletta take you to Malta’s capital city. This place really lays on the history and culture, but you’ve got excellent shopping and eating, too.
St Julian's

Holidays to St Julian’s take you to a bustling town with waterside restaurants and bars, plus Malta’s biggest nightlife spot. And you get the historic capital just down the coast.
Mellieha Bay

Holidays to Mellieha Bay promise quiet relaxation on the sandy beach – with the option of nights out in Bugibba and daytrips to Medieval city Mdina.