Discover the top 10 attractions in Malta

Malta boasts huge diversity for such a relatively small country. Bursting with North African and Arabic influences, this Mediterranean island nation is the site of well-preserved architecture that spans the centuries, in some cases millennia, which complement Malta's natural beauty to create an idyllic holiday destination.




The territory of Malta comprises three islands - Malta itself along with Gozo and Comino - each of which offers enriching experiences for those looking to soak up a little local culture on their holidays in the Mediterranean. Malta's cities are hotbeds of cultural heritage, from modern capital Valetta to ancient capital Mdina, the latter of which lives up to its name as the 'Silent City' and can be a great place to escape the crowds and take in tranquil views of the island.




Malta's historic cathedrals and churches form a large part of its appeal for cultural explorers, including St John's Co-Cathedral which is among the most elegant and exquisite. As well as being home to the only signed Caravaggio painting known to exist, the church interior itself is a work of art, from its marble altars to its painted ceiling dedicated to its namesake saint.

It's not just churches dating back to the Renaissance that keep visitors coming back to Malta, as ancient places of worship still stand dotted around the island. Chief among them are the ?a?ar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, which, alongside the Tarxien temples and mysterious Hypogeum necropolis, paint an intriguing picture of Malta's earliest inhabitants.




Malta top 10 attractions don't just include its architectural wonders, but its geological marvels too. Probably the most famous of these is the stunning Blue Lagoon, an essential stop on Malta holidays that's just as well suited to sunbathing as it is to active water sports, especially snorkelling and diving amidst the colourful marine life in the clear waters.




Discover more superb diving locations by taking the trip over to Gozo, where the Blue Hole offers some of the best diving in all of Malta. The island's breathtaking scenery is another reason to spend time wandering its coastline and natural rock archways, such as the Azure Window, before tucking into local delicacies at Victoria.




Malta's peaceful atmosphere hasn't managed to exist completely uninterrupted, and relics remain of its wartime barracks, most famously those now converted into the beautiful Upper Barracca Gardens. Overlooking Valetta, these gardens are the perfect place to unwind on Malta holidays, exempting the traditional firing of the cannon at noon which can nevertheless be considered as essential experience for your itinerary.