Malta is the perfect short break destination — everything is close together yet there is endlessly more to discover
Arrive Friday, leave Sunday. Day 1: Valletta — St Johns Cathedral, Grand Harbour cruise, Upper Barrakka Gardens, dinner in Strait Street. Day 2: Mdina morning, afternoon at Golden Bay beach, sunset dinner in Sliema.
Perfect for European weekenders flying in on Friday evening
Day 1: Valletta and Three Cities. Day 2: Gozo — Citadel, Dwejra, Ramla Bay, Ta Frenc dinner. Day 3: Blue Lagoon Comino boat trip, afternoon at leisure, evening flight home.
Add a Comino boat trip to the classic Malta weekend
Day 1: Valletta. Day 2: Mdina and Dingli Cliffs. Day 3: Full Gozo day — overnight in Gozo farmhouse. Day 4: Blue Lagoon, south Malta coast, Marsaxlokk fish market.
For those who want to see a little of everything
The above plus a full beach day at Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha, a food tour of Valletta, diving or snorkelling, and a village festa if timing allows.
Our recommended minimum for first-time visitors to Malta
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