Summer 2021: The Ultimate Malta Holiday Guide
Malta?is probably one of the most underrated holiday locations in Europe. Now Malta has been added to the Green List for travel from England, it is getting more attention. If you are planning a trip to this small country, we have the perfect Malta holiday guide to help you make the most of your time there.
Travelling to Malta
Valletta
The first thing in our Malta holiday guide is how to travel to Malta. Flights from England to Malta are around 3 hours long, easyJet flies to Malta directly from any of the following airports:
Flights and accommodation in Malta are very reasonably priced. With flights ranging from just ￡8 one way! A long weekend in Malta can work out cheaper than a?long weekend in some places in the UK!
Green List Malta holiday guide
Malta is officially on the Green List from the 30th of June. The Maltese government require all arrivals from the United Kingdom to present proof of full vaccination. This will show you received a full course of vaccination at least 2 weeks before your arrival. If you are a child between 12-18 you will also need to be vaccinated. However, children aged 5-11 can travel if they are accompanying their vaccinated parents/legal guardian but they must show evidence of a negative PCR test. Children under 5 do not need to be vaccinated or need a test.?For more information about Malta travel requirements and the UK, click here.
Another green list country worth visiting is Gibraltar.?For more information on travelling to Gibraltar, check out our blog post.
Things to do on holiday in Malta
For the second part of our Malta holiday guide, we will be discussing the best things to do whilst on your travels. Everything ranging from learning about Malta’s history to fun activities to the best places to eat!
Explore Valletta
Inside St. Johns Co-Cathedral
Malta is made up of 3 islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino. There are also 2 other smaller islands with no permanent residents. The combined population of these islands is around 500,000 which is less than the population of Cornwall! Most of the population live in Malta’s capital Valletta.
Valletta is full of stunning architecture, including St. Johns Co-Cathedral which was built in the 1500s. Malta has a high Roman Catholic population so St. Johns Co-Cathedral is an important part of Maltese history.
To see the best parts of Valletta, we would recommend walking tours or taking a boat to gaze at the city from the ocean.
Go diving in the best waters in Europe
You can see up to 5 different species of turtles in Malta
Diving in Malta is extremely interesting and a once in a lifetime experience, the perfect addition for a Malta holiday guide. Malta has some of the best waters for diving in Europe. This is due to Malta having a water temperature of up to 25 degrees Celsius in the summer and having the beautifully clear water of the Mediterranean.
There are also over 80 ship and air wrecks in the waters surrounding Malta, 15 of which are regularly explored by divers. The wrecks mostly come from The Seige of Malta in WWII when the allies fought against Germany and Italy to keep control of Malta.
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Relax at the beach
Popeye Village
Some of the best beaches in Malta include Anchor Bay or Popeye Village (where Robin Williams shot the 1980 film Popeye), Bir?ebbu?a, Balluta Bay and, of course, the Blue Lagoon.
Swim in the Blue Lagoon
This Blue Lagoon isn’t anything like the?Blue Lagoon in Iceland! Instead, it is located in Comino, just a short boat ride away from Malta and Gozo. It is well known for its turquoise clear waters and interesting rock formations. Perfect for swimming, relaxing or hiking!
Top Tip:?Where you can, visit at less busy times such as during the off-season months or early in the morning/later in the afternoon during the summer months as it can get very busy.
Visit Game of Thrones filming locations
Mdina, the gate to Kings Landing
Malta and Gozo were used for filming a lot during the first few seasons of Game of Thrones. Tours of the filming locations are available or you can hire a car and drive around yourself! (This list contains spoilers!)
To find out more, read our blog all about?Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik.
Sample the food
Maltese food is hearty and delicious! It usually consists of seafood, fresh vegetables and fusions with surrounding countries such as Italian influences.
Maltese bread is delicious! Crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, it is a staple of Maltese cooking. You can find this bread at any market in Malta.
Top Tip:?Try Maltese bread with extra virgin olive oil, tomato paste and a pinch of salt and pepper for a tasty summer snack. The locals call it??ob? bi?-?ejt?(literally translated to bread with oil)
Pastizzi is also a popular savoury snack in Malta. It consists of a pastry filled with ricotta cheese or pea paste. You will be able to find one of these at any pastizzeria.
Fish and Rabbit are the main traditional forms of protein in Malta. Rabbit stew and fried fish are both very popular dishes.
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