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Malta

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Malta is golden — sandstone façades glowing in the sun, balconies in green and crimson, and water in every shade of blue. Wander baroque Valletta and the silent streets of Mdina, drink in harbour views through grand arches, take a boat to the Blue Lagoon, and end the day by the lights of Spinola Bay. These are scenes from our own trip across the islands.

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The moments worth planning around — with scenes from our own Malta trip.

Portomaso marina framed by a grand arch
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Catch the marina framed by a grand arch at Portomaso

Portomaso marina framed by a grand arch

The neo-Gothic church on Balluta Bay
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Walk Valletta's stepped streets down to the harbour

The neo-Gothic church on Balluta Bay

Valletta's open square and parliament
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Look up at St Paul's Cathedral in the silent city of Mdina

Valletta's open square and parliament

Stepped streets down to the sea in Valletta
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Take a boat to the Blue Lagoon on Comino for a swim

Stepped streets down to the sea in Valletta

St Paul's Cathedral façade in Mdina
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Photograph the Balluta Bay church from the waterfront

St Paul's Cathedral façade in Mdina

Horse carriage in a quiet Mdina square
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Watch the lights come up over Spinola Bay at dusk

Horse carriage in a quiet Mdina square

Turquoise water at the Blue Lagoon, Comino
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Turquoise water at the Blue Lagoon, Comino

Spinola Bay lit up at dusk
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Spinola Bay lit up at dusk

A scene from the Mdina Dungeons
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A scene from the Mdina Dungeons

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Know before you go

  • Buy a Tallinja card for the buses — they reach most of the island
  • Start Valletta and Mdina early; both bake and fill up by midday
  • Blue Lagoon gets very busy — go early or late for space
  • Carry water, a hat and sunscreen; shade is scarce at midday

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