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• The 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race: Malta's Great Mediterranean Adventure — The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race brought 107 yachts and around 945 sailors from 55 countries to Malta for 606 nautical miles around Sicily. Here is how the 2026 edition unfolded, from the Grand Harbour start to Django 7X's overall victory and the Valletta prize giving.
• Halloween in Malta 2026: Parties, Family Events & Spooky Things to Do — Discover Halloween in Malta 2026, with costume parties, family activities, spooky shows and Gozo events. Find dates, prices and booking links for every celebration across the islands.
• Best Restaurants in St Julian's: Top 10 Picks for 2026 — From Spanish tapas to Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei and classic Italian, here are the 10 best restaurants in St Julian's, Malta — scored, reviewed and ranked.
• Best Restaurants in Birgu (Vittoriosa): The Three Cities Food Guide (2026) — From produce-driven fine dining to traditional Maltese sharing plates, here are the 7 best restaurants in Birgu (Vittoriosa) — Malta's historic Three Cities dining destination.
• Best Seafood Restaurants in Malta: 12 Top Picks for Fish Lovers (2026) — From harbour-side fine dining in Birgu to the fish restaurants of Marsaxlokk, here are the 12 best seafood restaurants in Malta and Gozo — scored, reviewed and ranked.
• 3 Days in Malta: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Time Visitors (2026) — Three days is the sweet spot for Malta — enough to see Valletta, the Three Cities, Mdina, Gozo and a beach. Here's our step-by-step 3-day Malta itinerary.
• Fine Dining in Malta: The Complete Guide to Michelin Stars & Top Restaurants (2026) — Malta's fine dining scene has exploded since the island's first Michelin stars. Here's our complete guide to the best fine dining restaurants in Malta and Gozo — scored, ranked and reviewed.
• Best Restaurants in Gozo: Where to Eat on Malta's Sister Island (2026) — From harbour-side seafood in Għajnsielem to Gozitan bistros in Victoria, here are the best restaurants in Gozo — Malta's quieter, greener sister island.
• Historic Sites in Malta: 15 Must-See Landmarks from the Knights to Prehistory (2026) — Malta has 7,000 years of history — from megalithic temples older than the pyramids to the Knights' fortifications. Here are the 15 best historic sites in Malta and Gozo.
• Best Viewpoints in Malta: 10 Spectacular Spots for Photos & Sunsets (2026) — From the Grand Harbour at Upper Barrakka Gardens to Dingli Cliffs at sunset, here are the 10 best viewpoints in Malta and Gozo — with tips on the best time to visit each.
• Best Museums in Valletta: 8 Must-See Museums in Malta's Capital (2026) — From the Caravaggio-filled St John's Co-Cathedral to the Grand Master's Palace and the War Museum, here are the 8 best museums in Valletta — with opening times, prices and tips.
• Perfect Weekend in Gozo: 2-Day Itinerary for Malta's Sister Island (2026) — Two days in Gozo is enough to see the Citadella, Ramla Bay, Dwejra, the Ggantija Temples and eat at the island's best restaurants. Here's our step-by-step weekend itinerary.
• Family Attractions in Malta: 15 Best Things to Do with Kids (2026) — Malta is brilliant for families — sandy beaches, water parks, historic forts and boat trips. Here are the 15 best family attractions in Malta and Gozo, with ages, prices and tips.
• Free Things to Do in Malta: 20 Best Free Activities (2026) — You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy Malta. Here are 20 of the best free things to do in Malta and Gozo — from beaches and viewpoints to historic towns and gardens.
• Best Italian Restaurants in Malta: 10 Top Picks for Pasta & Pizza (2026) — From Sicilian-led seafood to Southern-Italian fine dining, Malta's Italian restaurant scene is excellent. Here are the 10 best Italian restaurants in Malta — scored, reviewed and ranked.
• One Day in Valletta: The Perfect Itinerary for Malta's Capital (2026) — One day in Valletta is enough to see St John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Harbour, the Upper Barrakka Gardens and a great dinner. Here's our step-by-step itinerary.
• Cheap Eats in Malta: 15 Best Budget Restaurants Under €20 (2026) — You don't need to spend a fortune to eat well in Malta. Here are 15 of the best budget restaurants and cheap eats across Malta and Gozo — all under €20 a head.
• Best Restaurants with a View in Malta: 10 Scenic Dining Spots (2026) — From harbour-side fine dining in Senglea to clifftop tables in Gozo, here are the 10 best restaurants with a view in Malta — where the setting is as good as the food.
• Top 10 Malta Attractions You Can't Miss in 2026 — Planning a trip and wondering which sights are actually worth your time? This guide covers the top 10 Malta attractions you can't miss in 2026, ranked by impact, with practical details on tickets, timing, and transport so you can stop planning and start packing. Malta packs prehistoric temples, Baro…
• Things to Do in Valletta: The Complete Guide to Malta's Capital — Valletta is one of the smallest capital cities in the world — just 0.55 square kilometres — but it is also one of the most densely rewarding. Built by the Knights of St John in the 16th century on a narrow peninsula between two natural harbours, the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Honey…
• Best Restaurants in Valletta: 15 Top Picks for Every Budget (2026) — From Malta's only two-Michelin-star restaurant to beloved €20 lunch spots, here are the 15 best restaurants in Valletta — scored, reviewed and ranked by our local team.
• Best Restaurants in Sliema: Where to Eat by the Sea (2026) — From a Michelin-starred tasting menu to waterfront Italian and Asian fusion, here are the 7 best restaurants in Sliema — scored, reviewed and ranked.
• Things to Do in Malta in One Day: The Perfect 24-Hour Itinerary (2026) — Only have one day in Malta? This step-by-step itinerary covers Valletta, the Three Cities, a great lunch, and a sunset spot — perfect for cruise passengers and short stays.
• Malta Shore Excursions: Cruise Passenger's Guide to the Best Tours & Activities — Arriving in Malta by cruise ship? This guide matches the best tours, boat trips and activities to your exact port stop length — and saves you 30–50% vs booking through your cruise line.
• Blue Lagoon Malta: Boat Hire vs Guided Tour — Which is Better? — Two ways to reach Malta's most iconic destination — guided group cruise or private boat hire. We break down the pros, cons, and honest verdict for every type of traveller.
• Bebirgu Restaurant Birgu: Honest Review (Historic Palazzo, 30/40) — Bebirgu is set inside a 16th-century palazzo courtyard in the heart of historic Birgu — one of the most atmospheric restaurants in Malta. Our honest review: the food, the risottos, the wine list, and whether it's worth the trip to the Three Cities.
• Roman's Den Rabat: The Most Entertaining Restaurant in Malta? — Roman's Den is a windowless basement restaurant in Rabat run by the legendary Daniel — a man who may be the most entertaining restaurateur in Malta. Our honest review of the food, the steaks, the wine, and the floor show.
• 25 Best Things to Do in Malta in 2026 — Stand at the edge of Valletta's Grand Harbour at dawn, salt air filling your lungs, and you'll understand immediately why Malta earns its place on every serious traveller's shortlist. Then picture the electric blue shock of Comino's lagoon at 8 AM, or the absolute hush inside a 5,000-year-old underg…
• Buying a House in Malta as a Foreigner: Complete Guide — Buying a house in Malta checks a lot of boxes for foreign property buyers: EU membership, English as an official language, a Mediterranean climate, and a property market that still offers genuine value compared to Western European capitals. The expat community is established, the infrastructure work…
• How to Book a Private Tour of Malta's Historical Sites — Malta is a small island with a remarkable concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more, for its size, than almost any country in Europe. Its megalithic temples predate Stonehenge by roughly a thousand years, and its medieval capital was purpose-built by one of history's most powerful military…
• Malta Boat Tours: The Complete Guide for 2026 — The water around Malta doesn't look real. It's the kind of turquoise that makes you wonder if someone adjusted the saturation on a photo, right up until the moment you're actually swimming in it. Add in carved limestone sea caves, a lagoon shallow enough to stand in, and a neighboring island that lo…
• Malta Highlights: The Must-See Moments of This Island Nation — Malta highlights include Valletta's baroque streets, prehistoric temples older than Stonehenge, and fishing villages the tour buses routinely skip, and yet most visitors leave feeling they barely scratched the surface. For one of Europe's smaller countries, it holds a remarkable amount.
• Ultimate Malta Nightlife Guide 2026: Top 10 Hotspots After Dark — Malta tricks people. Spend a morning in Valletta's quiet limestone alleys and you'd never guess the island transforms into one of the Mediterranean's most vibrant party destinations after dark. From Paceville dance floors to Valletta cocktail bars, Gianpula festival nights, and sunset boat parties, here is the complete 2026 Malta nightlife guide.
• Malta Travel 2026: Everything You Need to Know — Malta travel in 2026 offers a rare combination: the smallest country in the European Union, yet one that packs multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites, crystalline sea, and millennia of layered history into a remarkably compact archipelago. Three islands, several thousand years of continuous human habi…
• Malta Travel Tips 2026: What Every Visitor Should Know — Malta travel tips for 2026 start here: Malta is one of Europe's most underrated destinations, and most visitors arrive underprepared for it. Not dangerously so, but in the way that leads to missed boat tours, wrong-season flights, and standing at a dock in July wondering why everything sold out week…
• Top 10 Best Sightseeing Excursions in Valletta, Malta — If you've searched for the best-rated sightseeing excursions in Valletta, you already know the problem: dozens of listings with near-identical star ratings and almost no way to distinguish a genuinely exceptional experience from a generic checklist walk. The problem isn't a lack of options. It's inf…
• "Top 5 Essential Travel Documents for US Citizens Visiting Malta 2026" — What documents are needed for US citizens traveling to Malta? Less than you might expect, but more than just a valid passport. Malta is a visa-free Mediterranean destination for Americans, which means no embassy appointment and no lengthy application process. But visa-free doesn't mean paperwork-fre…
• 12 Iconic Movies Filmed in Malta: A 2026 Cinematic Travel Guide — From Gladiator to Game of Thrones, Napoleon to Jurassic World — the complete guide to Malta's role as Mediterranean Hollywood, with film location tours and visitor tips.
• Living in Malta: Honest Expat FAQ — Malta looks incredible on a holiday. Living there full-time is a different experience entirely. This honest FAQ answers the questions expats and potential movers actually ask — costs, traffic, areas, bureaucracy and whether it's really worth it.
• Flying to Malta 2026: Best Airlines & Malta Airport Tips — Everything you need to know about flying to Malta: which airlines operate routes, when to find better fares, and what to expect at Malta International Airport on arrival and departure.
• Maresco Restaurant Cospicua: Honest Review — Maresco is a polished Italian trattoria on the Cospicua Marina waterfront in Malta's Three Cities. Beautiful setting, promising cooking — but is it worth the visit? Our honest review.
• Agora Restaurant Ta' Xbiex: Honest Review (Is It Worth It?) — Agora in Ta' Xbiex is one of Malta's most beloved seafront restaurants — Turkish-Mediterranean meze, fresh fish, and a holiday atmosphere. But is it worth a visit in 2026? Our full honest review.
• Ocra Restaurant Żebbuġ: Malta's Best-Kept Secret? Honest Review — Ocra in Żebbuġ is the kind of village restaurant that Maltese locals keep to themselves. Chef Paulo's Roman-inspired cooking is genuinely inventive — fish carpaccio with coconut gel, artichoke carbonara, outrageously good starters. Is it worth the drive to the middle of the island? Our honest verdict.
• Where to Stay in Malta: Best Areas & Neighborhoods (2026) — Where to stay in Malta is one of the first decisions that shapes your whole trip, and it's more consequential than the island's size suggests. Malta is compact, roughly 27 km end-to-end, and under typical traffic conditions you can drive the full length of it in under an hour (though peak-hour conge…
• Malta Packing List: What to Pack for Malta (Every Season) — Packing for Malta looks straightforward on paper — Mediterranean island, lots of sun, bring a swimsuit. But spend any time here and you quickly realise there's more to it. Rocky beaches that punish bare feet. Churches that turn you away at the door if your shoulders are exposed. Buildings with no ce…
• Maltese Food: What to Eat in Malta (A Complete Food Guide) — Maltese cuisine doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves. Most visitors arrive focused on the history and the beaches, then find themselves genuinely surprised by how good the food is. It shouldn't be a surprise — Malta sits at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, with centuries of Phoenician, A…
• Malta for Solo Travellers: Is Malta Good for Solo Travel in 2026? — Wondering if Malta is good for solo travel? This 2026 guide covers safety, where to stay, how to get around, meeting people, and the best things to do in Malta, Gozo and Comino as a solo traveller.
• Malta Cost of Living 2026: Honest Guide for Expats and Long Stays — Considering a move to Malta? This honest 2026 cost of living guide covers rent, utilities, groceries, eating out, transport and realistic monthly budgets for expats, remote workers and long-stay visitors.
• Malta Healthcare Guide for Expats 2026: How Medical Care Works — Moving to Malta or planning a long stay? This 2026 Malta healthcare guide for expats explains how the public and private systems work, who qualifies, health insurance options, costs, and what to expect from doctors, hospitals and pharmacies.
• Malta Digital Nomad & Remote Work Guide 2026: Visa, Tax, Cost & Best Areas — Thinking about working remotely from Malta? This 2026 guide covers internet and co-working, visas, cost of living, where to stay, and what life is really like in Malta for digital nomads and remote workers.
• Retiring in Malta: Honest 2026 Guide for Future Expats — Thinking about retiring in Malta? This 2026 guide covers lifestyle, cost of living, healthcare, residency basics and where to live, plus pros and cons of choosing Malta as your retirement base.
• Best Neighborhoods in Malta for Retirees: Costs, Lifestyle & 2026 Guide — Where should you live in Malta as a retiree? We compare Sliema, Valletta, Gozo, Mellieha and more — with real 2026 rental costs, lifestyle profiles, healthcare access, and honest pros and cons.
• Malta Retirement Programme 2026: Requirements, Costs & Application Guide — Complete guide to the Malta Retirement Programme (MRP) for non-EU retirees. Income requirements, property rules, step-by-step application, costs, timeline, and tax implications.
• Malta vs Portugal Retirement: Which Country Is Right for You? (2026) — Choosing between Malta and Portugal for retirement? We compare costs, healthcare, visas, taxes, climate, and lifestyle side by side so you can make the right call.
• Budget Boat Hire in Malta: How to Get on the Water for Under €100 — Malta has some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean — and you don't need to spend a fortune to get out on it. Here's how to hire a small boat for under €100 and reach the Blue Lagoon independently.
• MiCA Regulation in Europe: Why Malta Is Emerging as a Top Crypto Hub — A practical guide to MiCA regulation in Europe and why Malta, ranked 4th for MiCA-authorized CASPs, is one of the best jurisdictions for crypto businesses seeking EU market access.
• Malta Public Holidays 2026: Complete List of Dates — All 14 Malta public holidays in 2026, including national holidays, religious feast days, Good Friday, Christmas and long weekends. Plan your Malta trip around the official dates.
• Magnificent Seven: Malta's New Dining Wave — Seven high-profile restaurant openings are reshaping Malta's dining scene — from Cristiano Ronaldo's TATEL to Korean barbecue, modern Indian, and luxury caviar experiences across St George's Bay, Valletta, and Sliema.
• Malta's Property Boom: 6.9% Growth and What It Means for Buyers — Malta property prices rose 6.9% in Q2 2026 — the 11th consecutive year of growth. NSO data shows apartments up 7.4%, Sliema and Valletta leading, with 5–8% annual growth forecast to 2030.
• Malta Events October 2026: Festivals, Concerts & What's On — 23 things to do in Malta in October 2026 — from Notte Bianca in Valletta to Birgu Fest, the Rolex Middle Sea Race, Defected Malta and the Kite & Wind Festival in Gozo.
• Malta Events November 2026: Festivals, Concerts & What's On — 13 things to do in Malta in November 2026 — festivals, concerts, cultural events and more across Malta and Gozo.
• Malta Weather by Month: When to Go for Sun, Sea & Fewer Crowds (2026) — If you've been researching the weather in Malta, you already know the island has a reputation for sunshine. What this guide gives you is the full picture: actual month-by-month conditions, sea temperatures, wind patterns, and a straight read on which season suits which type of traveler. Malta keeps…
• The Arbour: Malta's New Premium Private Members' Club — Opening October 2026 at St George's Bay, The Arbour brings Mayfair-style private membership to Malta — with Jamie Caring, db Group, a Mediterranean restaurant, cocktail lab and cultural programming for €1,050/year.
• Record Tourism Growth: Malta's Numbers Soar — but Spending Tells a Different Story — Malta welcomed 489,494 tourists in July 2026 (+20.8%), but per-visitor spending fell 2.4%. Deloitte's Q2 2026 hotel survey reveals profitability pressure as costs outpace revenues despite record arrivals.
• The Myth of Malta's 'Crime Boom': Why the Data Tells a Very Different Story — Malta's 'crime boom' is a media myth. With 0.37 homicides per 100,000, burglary rates 7× lower than London, and overall crime falling 1% in 2024, Malta remains one of Europe's safest countries.
• What I Wish I'd Known Before Property Hunting in Malta (2026 Edition) — A realistic, practical guide to buying property in Malta in 2026 — covering government schemes, tax perks, agents, architects, notaries, and a step-by-step timeline. Everything I wish I'd known before I started.
• Living in Malta with Children: The Complete Family Guide for Expats — Everything expat families need to know about raising kids in Malta — schools, healthcare, neighborhoods, transport, and daily life in the Mediterranean sun.
• Discover Malta: 10 Best Places to Live in 2026 for Expats — Discover Malta's distinct living areas from historic Valletta to beach towns like Mellieħa. Complete guide with pros, cons, and costs for each neighborhood to help you find your perfect home.
• Best Bars in Malta 2026: A Guide to the Island's Top Cocktail Lounges — From rooftop panoramas in Valletta to agave-driven cocktails in Sliema, Malta's luxury bar scene has never been better. We review seven of the island's finest cocktail spots for 2026.
• Best Beaches in Malta: Your Ultimate 2026 Guide — The best beaches in Malta are scattered across three islands, and they are nothing like what most first-time visitors expect. I arrived expecting one long stretch of white sand, a sunlounger, and maybe a mediocre cocktail. What I found instead was 196 kilometres of sculpted limestone coastline, wate…
• Is Malta Safe to Visit in 2026? Honest Traveler's Guide — Is Malta safe to visit in 2026? The short answer is yes, Malta is one of the safest countries in Europe, and that's not a marketing line or a travel blogger's reassurance: it's what the data shows. The CrimeMalta Observatory recorded 30 crimes per 1,000 residents in 2024, down from 45 in 2004, and 2…
• Best Time to Visit Malta: 2026 Seasonal Weather Guide — Most people assume July or August is the obvious answer when deciding when to go to Malta. Sun, sea, warmth, it makes sense on paper. But the best time of year to visit Malta is less about picking the hottest month and more about knowing what you actually want from the trip. Malta's weather by month…
• Mdina, Malta: The Complete Guide to the Silent City (2026) — Everything to see and do in Mdina, Malta's walled former capital — history, top sights, Game of Thrones filming spots, opening hours and how to get there.
• Blue Lagoon Malta Pass: 2026 Access & QR Code Guide — If there's one place in Malta that lives up to the hype in every photo, it's the Blue Lagoon — impossibly bright turquoise water between Comino and Cominotto. In 2026 there's one important change every visitor needs to know: you now need a free Access Pass to land on the beach. Here's the complete guide.
• Boat Rental Malta: The Complete 2026 Guide & Charter Tips — The Malta coastline looks completely different from the water. Limestone cliffs drop straight into turquoise bays, the Grand Harbour opens up in a way you never see from the Valletta ramparts, and the Blue Lagoon at Comino earns every photograph you've seen of it, but only if you arrive before the f…
• Top 10 Must-See Malta Events in 2026: Your Ultimate Guide! — Malta packs an extraordinary number of events into a single calendar year, from baroque orchestras echoing through Valletta's limestone streets in January to open-air electronic festivals running deep into August nights, the island shifts personality every few weeks. This guide covers the full Malta…
• Malta Island: A Complete 2026 Travel Guide to the Gem — Malta island punches well above its weight. One of the smallest countries in Europe, it holds three UNESCO World Heritage Sites across an archipelago roughly the size of a mid-sized city, yet the cultural depth here outlasts trips twice as long. First-time visitors often land expecting a beach holid…
• Malta Cruises: Big Ship vs. Private — Which Is Better? — You've decided to see Malta by sea, and what you're really choosing between are two completely different products. Malta cruises on a 3,000-passenger ship call at Valletta for a few hours on the way to Barcelona, tick the island off the port list, and sail again before sunset. A private or small-gro…
• Malta Tours: The Ultimate Travel Guide 2026 — Malta tours pack 7,000 years of history, three distinct islands, and some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean into a geography you can cross in under 30 minutes. Valletta's baroque streetscape sits within sight of Comino's turquoise lagoon. Gozo's ancient temples are a short ferry ride from o…
• Ultimate Guide to Malta: Everything You Need to Know — Most travelers know Malta the way they know a word in a language they never fully learned: vaguely, from a distance, never quite sure what to do with it. It sits at the center of the Mediterranean, three hundred and sixteen square kilometers of sun-bleached limestone, and gets skipped over while peo…
• Direct Flights to Malta 2026: Best Airlines from UK & Europe — Malta punches well above its weight as a European destination. The archipelago offers ancient walled cities, turquoise coves, and a food culture unlike anywhere else in the Mediterranean. Getting there takes more research than most travelers expect, dozens of airlines now serve Malta International A…
• What Language Do They Speak in Malta? Official Guide 2026 — Malta has two official spoken languages: Maltese and English. Add Maltese Sign Language, and you have three official languages on an island that covers roughly 316 square kilometres, smaller than many cities. For somewhere this compact, the language situation in Malta is genuinely layered, shaped by…
• Seven Natural Maltese Landmarks Not to Miss — Malta is famous for its history and cities, but the natural side of the islands is equally impressive. These seven landmarks show a wilder, less-visited Malta well worth exploring.
• A Guide to Malta's Wine Festivals — Malta has a thriving wine scene — and its annual festivals are among the best ways to experience it. From the Delicata Classic Festival to the International Food & Wine Festival, here's what to expect.
• Winter in Malta 2026: Weather, Travel Tips & Best Things to — Malta in winter is mild, crowd-free, and surprisingly full of culture. Here's why the smart traveller visits between November and March — and how to make the most of it.
• Malta's Colourful History: A Crossroads of Empires and Cultures — From ancient Phoenicians to British naval forces, Malta's 3,000-year history is a fascinating tale of conquest, resilience, and cultural fusion at the heart of the Mediterranean.
• Where to Have Dinner on a Sunday Night in Malta — Finding dinner in Malta on a Sunday night can feel like a treasure hunt. Our reviewer offers a locality-by-locality guide to where you can actually sit down for a proper Sunday evening meal.
• 3–7 Days in Malta: Flexible First-Timer Itinerary — Most Malta itineraries online are either too rushed or too vague. This guide gives you a realistic 7-day plan and clear instructions for trimming it to 5 or 3 days — including Valletta, Mdina, Gozo, Comino and the south coast.
• First Time in Malta: Honest Guide Answering Reddit's Most Asked Questions — Planning your first trip to Malta and not sure where to start? This guide cuts through the conflicting advice and gives you straight answers to the questions every first-timer asks — where to stay, how long you need, whether to rent a car, and what's genuinely worth your time.
• Diving in Malta, Gozo & Comino: The Complete 2026 Guide — Malta is one of the Mediterranean's best-kept diving secrets — clear, warm water, minimal current, and an unusually high concentration of wrecks and dramatic limestone formations packed into a small area.
• "2026 Malta Travel: Your Ultimate Budget Guide for Memorable Experiences!" — Online answers range from €40 a day to €200+. This guide gives you realistic daily and weekly spending ranges for Malta based on how most visitors actually travel — not extreme backpacking or pure luxury.
• Valletta, Malta: Complete Guide to Sights, Food and Where to Stay — Valletta is one of Europe's smallest capitals and one of its most rewarding. This guide covers the top sights, where to eat, where to stay, and practical tips for making the most of your time there.
• Gozo, Malta: The Ultimate 2026 Guide to the Island — Gozo is quieter, greener and slower than the main island — and well worth the short ferry crossing. This guide covers how to get there, what to see, and whether to stay overnight or just visit for the day.
• Novità Restaurant Senglea: Grand Harbour Views & Honest Review — Novità sits on the Senglea waterfront with some of the best views in the Three Cities — Valletta's skyline across the Grand Harbour, boats bobbing on the water. But is the food as good as the setting? Our honest 2026 review.
• How to Be a Respectful Tourist in Malta — Malta relies heavily on tourism, but locals are increasingly vocal about the behaviour that frustrates them. This guide covers what Maltese residents actually ask of visitors — from dress codes and noise to festas and litter.
• "2026’s Ultimate Showdown: Sliema vs St Julian's in Malta" — Sliema and St Julian's are Malta's two main tourist areas, side by side on the northeast coast. They look similar on a map but feel quite different in practice. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose.
• Birgu (Vittoriosa), Malta: Complete 2026 Travel Guide — Across the Grand Harbour from Valletta sits Birgu — also known as Vittoriosa — one of Malta's oldest and most historically significant towns, and one of the least crowded. Fort St Angelo, the Inquisitor's Palace, Grand Harbour views and centuries of Knights of St John history, minus the crowds.
• Why Visit Malta in 2026: Top Reasons to Go — Malta is one of those destinations that keeps surprising people who think they already know what to expect. Deciding to visit Malta in 2026 is a genuinely smart move: the island is compact enough that many drives across the main island take under an hour depending on route and traffic, yet layered e…
• Comino Malta Guide: Things to Do, Blue Lagoon Tips & 2026 Advice — Planning a day trip to Comino, Malta? This 2026 Comino guide covers the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, hikes, swim spots, when to visit, safety tips and how to get there from Malta or Gozo.
• Malta Honeymoon Guide 2026: Is Malta Good for a Honeymoon? — Planning a honeymoon in Malta? This 2026 Malta honeymoon guide explains if Malta is good for a honeymoon, the best areas to stay, romantic things to do, and sample 3–7 day itineraries.
• Song Qi Malta Review (2026): Is This Fancy Chinese Worth It? — Song Qi Malta in St Julian's is the island's most expensive Chinese restaurant — Monaco-level prices, dark Triad-inspired décor, wagyu at €140, and a meal that took 5 hours. Our brutally honest review.
• Malta Public Transport 2026: Official Bus & Ferry Fares Guid — Planning to get around Malta without a car? This 2026 public transport guide explains Malta's buses and ferries, tickets and cards, useful apps, and when a taxi or rental car actually makes sense.
• Malta vs Sicily vs Santorini: Which Mediterranean Island Should You Visit? — Torn between Malta, Sicily and Santorini? This guide compares cost, beaches, culture, nightlife and ease of getting around so you can decide whether Malta, Sicily or Santorini is best for your next trip.