Malta

20 Traditional Maltese Foods and Drinks Worth Trying

Maltese food runs on rabbit, pastry and the sea: pastizzi and ftira on every corner, fenkata (the rabbit feast) as the national dish, and Kinnie and Ċisk as the drinks that go with all of it.

Festivals in Malta 2026-2027: Dates and Where to Go

The festivals in Malta worth planning a 2026-2027 trip around run from Notte Bianca in Valletta on 3 October 2026 to the Malta Jazz Festival's confirmed 5-10 July 2027 dates, with the Valletta Baroque Festival and the Malta International Arts Festival as the largest government-backed draws.

Driving in Malta: Left-Hand Roads, Parking and Gozo

Malta drives on the left, a rule British rule left behind, and that catches more visitors off guard than anything else on the road. Add narrow roads, tight Valletta parking and a ferry crossing to reach Gozo, and a rental car needs some planning.

Malta Public Holidays and National Days 2026-2027

Malta has 14 official days off a year: 9 Public Holidays, mostly religious feasts, and 5 National Days marking civic history. Here are the 2026 and 2027 dates for both, and what happens when one lands on a weekend.

Car Rental in Malta 2026: Rules, Prices and 34 Tips

Renting a car is the most flexible way to see Malta, and the key fact to know first is that Malta drives on the left. This 2026 guide covers age and licence rules, insurance, prices, the Gozo car ferry and 34 tips for renting safely.

14 Best Beaches in Malta: Access, Sand and Facilities

Malta's best beaches are Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa and Mellieħa Bay, three Blue Flag bays covered by the lifeguard service from 1 June to 30 September. Access varies sharply: Mellieħa Bay has a ramp and a hoist, while Għajn Tuffieħa needs about 200 steps.

Transportation in Malta: Buses, Ferries, Taxis and Cars

Malta has no railway, so it is buses, harbour ferries, taxis or a hire car. Here are the 2026 fares from the operators, the renamed airport routes and why the Gozo ferry is paid on the way back.

18 Interesting Facts About Malta, Checked for 2026

18 facts about Malta with the 2026 figure and the source behind each one, from 588,254 residents and 4 million visitors to the 359 churches, and the four claims most guides still get wrong.

Castles in Malta: 10 Forts and Palaces You Can Visit

Malta has no true medieval castle, only bastioned forts, fortified palaces and watchtowers. These 10 are open to visitors, with 2026 ticket prices, closing days and the four famous ones you cannot go inside.

Prices in Malta 2026: Is Malta Expensive? Real Costs

Malta is mid-priced for western Europe: visitors spent an average of €162.10 a night in May 2026, according to Malta's National Statistics Office. Buses cost €2.00 to €2.50, petrol is the cheapest in the EU, and food is the one category above the EU average.

28 Famous Maltese People: Artists, Chefs and Scientists

The best-known Maltese people are Edward de Bono, the tenor Joseph Calleja, the Hollywood actor Joseph Calleia and the singer Ira Losco. Here are 28 famous Maltese artists, chefs, singers, footballers and scientists, each one checked.

10 Places to Visit in Malta, and How Long Each Needs

The 10 places in Malta that justify a day of your time, with 2026 ticket prices, closing days and how long to allow each, plus the 6 towns that only warrant a stop and the Blue Lagoon's new visitor caps.

15 Top Things to Do in Malta, From Valletta to Gozo

Malta's best sights range from UNESCO Valletta and walled Mdina to the Blue Lagoon and the Megalithic Temples, with one catch: the Hypogeum has a strict daily cap and sells out weeks or months ahead.