Best things to do in Malta
Malta packs UNESCO cities, prehistoric temples, turquoise lagoons and sister-island day trips into a small footprint. Prioritise Valletta and Mdina for culture, a Comino boat trip for the classic lagoon swim, and Gozo if you have a full day for a quieter island pace.
Add Marsaxlokk for harbour colour (Sunday market is busiest), Dingli Cliffs for sunset views, and a private driver if you want to link several regions without buses or parking stress.
How many days do you need?
A long weekend covers Valletta, Mdina and one boat trip. Five to seven days allow Gozo, beaches and a slower food-focused pace. Cruise passengers should pre-book shore excursions timed to ship schedules.
Use the listings below to lock in the experiences that sell out in summer — especially Blue Lagoon boats and popular private drivers.
Family, romantic and adventure ideas
Families often enjoy calm lagoon boats, private drivers with flexible snack stops, and sandy bays like Golden Bay. Couples lean toward sunset cruises, Mdina evenings and private charters. Adventure travellers look for quads, kayaking and diving.
Filter by category using our dedicated landing pages for boat trips, Gozo, family activities and sunset cruises — or browse everything here and compare.











