Daniel's Guidebook
Sandy beaches
The biggest sandy beach in Malta. Here you can rent deckchairs and umbrellas on the beach and there are a number of restaurants from where you can dine very close to the beach. I suggest to dine at Blue Beach Club and I hope you will love this place as much as we do. 😉
143 locals recommend
Għadira Bay
The biggest sandy beach in Malta. Here you can rent deckchairs and umbrellas on the beach and there are a number of restaurants from where you can dine very close to the beach. I suggest to dine at Blue Beach Club and I hope you will love this place as much as we do. 😉
Amazing sunset on the beach. If you like sunsets do not miss this. There is also a nice restaurant on the beach with a very nice atmosphere.
19 locals recommend
Riviera Martinique
Amazing sunset on the beach. If you like sunsets do not miss this. There is also a nice restaurant on the beach with a very nice atmosphere.
Biggest sandy beach in Gozo. Here you can find some casual restaurants and some spectacular views.
23 locals recommend
Ramla Bay - red sandy beach
Biggest sandy beach in Gozo. Here you can find some casual restaurants and some spectacular views.
This beach is very small but the water and the views are just amazing.
77 locals recommend
Paradise Bay Lido
Triq Il-LatnijaThis beach is very small but the water and the views are just amazing.
Rocky beaches
If rocky beaches are you thing and you have a car I highly recommend this place. There are no restaurants so best to get some water and some snacks if you plan to stay for long.
If rocky beaches are you thing and you have a car I highly recommend this place. There are no restaurants so best to get some water and some snacks if you plan to stay for long.
11 locals recommend
Il-Kalanka Bay
If rocky beaches are you thing and you have a car I highly recommend this place. There are no restaurants so best to get some water and some snacks if you plan to stay for long.
Nice rocky beach popular with Maltese and also adventurous tourists. Take water and some snacks with you!
115 locals recommend
St. Peter’s Pool
Nice rocky beach popular with Maltese and also adventurous tourists. Take water and some snacks with you!
Neighbourhoods
This area is more modern full of shops and restaurants. Head to Sliema if you feel like shopping.
9 locals recommend
Sliema Center
This area is more modern full of shops and restaurants. Head to Sliema if you feel like shopping.
The oldest fortified city in Malta. Wandering around Mdina’s streets you feel like going back in town. Go to have a look from the bastions where you will be able to see more than half the island. For a coffee with a view try Fontanella.
472 locals recommend
Mdina
The oldest fortified city in Malta. Wandering around Mdina’s streets you feel like going back in town. Go to have a look from the bastions where you will be able to see more than half the island. For a coffee with a view try Fontanella.
For some shopping you can check the newly opened (March 24) Shoreline mall. From the apartment you can get there by a 10 minute taxi or a 30 minute nice walk.
14 locals recommend
SmartCity
Triq Santu RokkuFor some shopping you can check the newly opened (March 24) Shoreline mall. From the apartment you can get there by a 10 minute taxi or a 30 minute nice walk.
Restaurants
Maltese food in three cities.
Tal-Petut Restaurant
20 P.SciclunaFor a late breakfast (kitchen opens at 10am) in summer I recommend to go here. It is very close to the apartment and you can you enjoy your breakfast right next to the port. Moreover prices are reasonable.
Il Bacino
For a late breakfast (kitchen opens at 10am) in summer I recommend to go here. It is very close to the apartment and you can you enjoy your breakfast right next to the port. Moreover prices are reasonable.
For an early breakfast close to the apartment I highly recommend this place. This building is actually a local band club in a wonderful old palazzo.
9 locals recommend
BeBirgu
Triq P. BoffaFor an early breakfast close to the apartment I highly recommend this place. This building is actually a local band club in a wonderful old palazzo.
Amazing location within the old bastions (part of the restaurant is literally under the bastions) with impeccable food options.
13 locals recommend
Terrone
Amazing location within the old bastions (part of the restaurant is literally under the bastions) with impeccable food options.
Try this place if you want to try a more upmarket restaurant.
14 locals recommend
Hammett's Maċina Restaurant
Try this place if you want to try a more upmarket restaurant.
Enchante
Triq Juan B AzzopardiHave dinner less than one meter from the sea. 😉
This place brings memories of Malta in the 1980’s when life was much slower and simpler. In summer you can enjoy cheap simple food or a beer right next to the port.
Alice spring's kiosk
This place brings memories of Malta in the 1980’s when life was much slower and simpler. In summer you can enjoy cheap simple food or a beer right next to the port.
Sightseeing
If you are in the north (maybe on your way to Gozo) a short stop here would be worthwhile. Ticket costs only €2 and the view from the roof alone is worth more than that. You can then understand a bit more how the Knights used to protect the island hundreds of years ago.
50 locals recommend
The Red Tower
Triq Tad-DaharIf you are in the north (maybe on your way to Gozo) a short stop here would be worthwhile. Ticket costs only €2 and the view from the roof alone is worth more than that. You can then understand a bit more how the Knights used to protect the island hundreds of years ago.
If in Gozo you should try the boat trip from Dwejra inlet sea. Tickets are only €4 which take you for a nice short trip through the cave to the open sea next to the cliffs.
Dwejra Inland Sea, St Lawrence, Malta
If in Gozo you should try the boat trip from Dwejra inlet sea. Tickets are only €4 which take you for a nice short trip through the cave to the open sea next to the cliffs.
City advice
Don't miss
Ferry or small boat to Valletta
Getting the ferry to go to Valletta from the apartment is quick and very convenient. But even if you have your rented car get on a ferry (or even better a small private boat) and cross the Grand Harbor. I am sure you won’t regret this short trip!
Customs and culture
Loud but friendly locals
Yes we Maltese are loud and Cospicua is luckily still very Maltese unlike many other towns. Whilst you may think that people are fighting 90% of the time they are just chatting in the Maltese way ! 😀
Ways to save
Street Markets
Every Tuesday there is a street market very close to Citta Cospicua Suites (next to the bus stop). You can find fresh vegetables, cheap clothes and practically everything. Might be worth to have a look even just to see the locals. At Marsaxlokk Sunday market besides fish you can find also some nice souvenirs to take home.
Don't miss
Eating rabbit
This is the national dish so you should find a local restaurant and you will not be disappointed. In the village of Mgarr Malta there is a good number of local restaurants but you can find a restaurant or two in other villages too.
Don't miss
Eating a ftira
This is the a typical Maltese bread and has canned tuna, tomatoes, basil, onions, capers, etc. It is simply delicious, especially if eaten by the beach after a nice swim.
If you have a car, try one from Andrew's Snack Bar in Birkirkara. This is a local place and is open only for lunch (till 2pm) but their ftira is one of the best on the island.
Don't miss
Maltese festa
If you are here in summer you cannot miss a village festa. The fireworks, street decorations, and processions with the saint are all part of this. If you get to know locals you might also end up drunk! 😀
Ways to save
Weekly Bus ticket
This costs only €21 for unlimited travel. 😉
Customs and culture
Say hello to locals
Generally Maltese are very friendly. A simple hello can be reciprocated with a nice smile. Don’t shy away to ask locals for help or to just have a chat.
Ways to save
Mini markets nearby
Poy Poy mini market is just 50 meters away from the apartment on Triq Matty Grima. It is a very local place but you can buy water and your daily necessities. Opens every morning till 12 and then again in the afternoon but it is closed on Sundays.
Another option is Convenience Store close to the American University of Malta. It is open all day till 9pm.
Don't miss
Galletti with gbejniet (Maltese cheese)
Many Maltese could live on galletti. That’s me 🤷♂️! Try these simple crackers with cheese, dips (bigilla, arjoli 😉), or salamis. Add some wine (or beer) and you might qualify for Maltese nationality 😀.