Upper Barrakka Gardens

The average winter temperature here is about 16°C. Palm trees grow all around, cliffs emerge from the Mediterranean Sea, and in every town, you can taste a local delicacy – pastizzi. In addition, beautiful architecture, ubiquitous sandstone, and at the same time many megalithic temples. This is Malta, which is part of the Maltese Islands, including Gozo and Comino. They are located in the central part of the Mediterranean basin between Sicily and Africa. This guide teaches you how to survive on this small island and what places are worth seeing.

Where else but in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea might you find such a little, gorgeous island? Malta is a lovely place to go for a summer beach holiday, however… the islands of Malta have a rich history that has yet to be explored. Will a week be sufficient? Due to its compact size, Malta allows visitors to maximize their sightseeing potential. This Itinerary is based on my explorations and carefully chosen places based on the best reviews, and my experience for an amazing road trip in Malta in the offseason. There are three islands to choose from, but You will only have time to explore two of them—Malta and Gozo—in just seven days. If You go in the off-season, however, You may also have time to visit Comino. Don’t waste Your money and time staying in different places if you’re traveling just for a week, do it only if it’s Your comfy home on wheels and you’re staying there. To give you an idea of how effective this can be, consider the following: two nights at one hotel on the island of Gozo, remaining nights in one hotel on the Maltese mainland, and one day of exploration in Comino without lodging. If you’re flying and hiring a car at the airport, Gozo as a first destination will be more convenient, but for the following days, explore Malta’s mainland. The streets are mostly tiny in Malta so be prepared for that.

We visited Malta in September 2022 and it was honestly one of the best places we’ve been in Europe. I’d highly recommend taking a trip to this island if you are looking for an equal mix of beach break and sight seeing in the city. In this guide, I’ll take you through the full detailed itinerary of our trip, including 5 full days of activities and 2 travel days (1 week in total) Itinerary overview: Arrival day: Travel day (we arrived in Malta late at night)  Day 1: Exploring St Paul's Bay Day 2: Sight seeing in Valetta Day 3: Café Del Mar beach club  Day 4: Boat trip to the Blue Lagoon  Day 5: Rooftop pool & Taza sky bar  Day 6: Travel home :( This guide includes hotel recommendations, places to eat and drink, sight seeing tours, landmarks to visit, transportation details and more.