5 Days in Malta
Decided to visit Malta as my first trip of the year for a total of five days. I'd say the island is a great destination during the Winter: there are fewer crowds and, most of the time, you'll still get sunny and relatively warm weather.
After landing and reaching St. Julian's (where I stayed), I spent the rest of the afternoon walking around St. Julian's and Sliema's coastline. The next day was spent mostly in Valletta, followed by a brief stop at Marsaxlokk's Harbour.
On my third day, I went on a boat tour and visited the islands of Gozo and Comino. Stops included Xlendi Bay, Victoria, the Blue Lagoon and the Santa Maria Caves.
The last couple of days were mostly spent exploring Malta's Northern Region. One of the days was used to see the Rotunda of Mosta, Mdina and Rabat, followed by a walk around the Dingli Cliffs and a visit to the promenade overlooking the Blue Grotto. On my last day, I went to Għajn Tuffieħa, the Golden Bay, and Saint Agatha's Tower, as well as a visit to Popeye Village and the Malta National Aquarium.
Most of this trip was covered by bus or Bolt. Malta's public network is cheap and reliable enough to allow you to go to the most popular destinations. In a hurry, there's plenty of Bolt/Uber all across the island to take you faster.
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Locations of each picture:
- Valletta, seen from Tigné Point;
- Lower Barrakka Gardens, Valletta;
- Fort Manoel, seen from Hastings Gardens, Valletta;
- Marsaxlokk Harbour;
- Mġarr Harbour and Għajnsielem, Gozo;
- Blue Lagoon, Comino;
- Dome of the Rotunda of Mosta;
- Mdina;
- The Dingli Cliffs;
- Blue Grotto;
- Għajn Tuffieħa;
- Popeye Village.