Shawn & Gail's Guidebook
Food Scene
This quaint fishing village is best seen on Sunday mornings when there is the street market. You can also get a taste of our delicious seafood in any of the restaurants here.
192 locals recommend
Marsaxlokk
This quaint fishing village is best seen on Sunday mornings when there is the street market. You can also get a taste of our delicious seafood in any of the restaurants here.
Valletta Waterfront
Valletta WaterfrontBirgu Waterfront
Danny's
Mriehel BypassThe best food on the island at very reasonable prices.
Olive 3
Triq TerritorialsGreat stop for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Looking for a typical, delicious, Maltese snack? Pastizzi is your answer. The best ones are found here, at Serkin Crystal Palace Bar. As it is close, it is best to visit before or after you go to Mdina.
11 locals recommend
Serkin Crystal Palace Bar
Looking for a typical, delicious, Maltese snack? Pastizzi is your answer. The best ones are found here, at Serkin Crystal Palace Bar. As it is close, it is best to visit before or after you go to Mdina.
Beach
Exiles Beach
Tower RoadGħadira Bay
Singita Miracle Beach
Blue Grotto
Golden Bay
Catch the ferry to get to the tiny island of Comino where you can jump in crystal clear waters and spend a day relaxing in the sun.
122 locals recommend
Blue Lagoon
Triq KemmunetiCatch the ferry to get to the tiny island of Comino where you can jump in crystal clear waters and spend a day relaxing in the sun.
This beach is difficult to get to and it needs to be done on foot so make sure you have good closed shoes. The workout to get there is worth the sweaty adventure as you usually get to enjoy this tiny beach to yourself. Get there early to avoid disappointment!
13 locals recommend
Slugs Bay Beach
This beach is difficult to get to and it needs to be done on foot so make sure you have good closed shoes. The workout to get there is worth the sweaty adventure as you usually get to enjoy this tiny beach to yourself. Get there early to avoid disappointment!
Xrobb l-Ghagin
Saint Thomas Bay
Zonqor Point Salt Pans
St. Peter’s Pool
This is where you get to dive into the crystal clear waters of the Blue Grotto. If you are looking for a romantic date, you can catch the ferry during sunset to enjoy the stunning scenery.
33 locals recommend
Wied Iż-Żurrieq
This is where you get to dive into the crystal clear waters of the Blue Grotto. If you are looking for a romantic date, you can catch the ferry during sunset to enjoy the stunning scenery.
Nightlife
Whether you're looking for a night out to party, have some drinks or dine with a sea view, this is the place for you!
367 locals recommend
Paceville
Whether you're looking for a night out to party, have some drinks or dine with a sea view, this is the place for you!
Strait Street
Strait StreetSightseeing
This city was not chosen as the European Capital of Culture 2018 for nothing. This unique place offers dining experiences, historical sites & museums, cathedrals, churches, bars and wine festivals.
594 locals recommend
Valletta
This city was not chosen as the European Capital of Culture 2018 for nothing. This unique place offers dining experiences, historical sites & museums, cathedrals, churches, bars and wine festivals.
If you're into walks in the countryside, then this is the place for you. Make sure to have your camera ready to take some shots of the breathtaking views 📸
14 locals recommend
Top Of The World - Għargħur
Ghaxqet L- GhainIf you're into walks in the countryside, then this is the place for you. Make sure to have your camera ready to take some shots of the breathtaking views 📸
Historical sites
From the Maritime Museum to Fort St Angelo to the Inquisitor's palace, this stunning city is one of the top places to go to if you love history. You can also enjoy a lovely stroll in the beautiful alleys or enjoy a memorable dining experience with views of Valletta. You can get to Valletta by boat from here!
144 locals recommend
Birgu
From the Maritime Museum to Fort St Angelo to the Inquisitor's palace, this stunning city is one of the top places to go to if you love history. You can also enjoy a lovely stroll in the beautiful alleys or enjoy a memorable dining experience with views of Valletta. You can get to Valletta by boat from here!
The old capital city of Malta is a must-see with its narrow winding alleys, spectacular views, museums, dungeons and cathedral. Be sure to stop at Mdina glass to buy a gorgeous souvenir.
472 locals recommend
Mdina
The old capital city of Malta is a must-see with its narrow winding alleys, spectacular views, museums, dungeons and cathedral. Be sure to stop at Mdina glass to buy a gorgeous souvenir.
Educational
A great place to visit if you have kids. This interactive science museum will be sure to teach your children a thing or two about science while keeping them entertained.
34 locals recommend
Esplora station
A great place to visit if you have kids. This interactive science museum will be sure to teach your children a thing or two about science while keeping them entertained.
A little bit of everything
Catch the ferry from Ċirkewwa to go to the sister island, Gozo. In Gozo, you can enjoy historical places such as Ġgantija, the miraculous church of Ta' Pinu among others, which can be found in the link below:
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/gozo-m-go-gozo.htm
Visit this link for the schedule of the ferry: https://www.gozochannel.com/ferry/schedule/ (cars allowed)
OR
https://gozofastferry.com/ (no cars allowed)
240 locals recommend
Gozo
Catch the ferry from Ċirkewwa to go to the sister island, Gozo. In Gozo, you can enjoy historical places such as Ġgantija, the miraculous church of Ta' Pinu among others, which can be found in the link below:
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/gozo-m-go-gozo.htm
Visit this link for the schedule of the ferry: https://www.gozochannel.com/ferry/schedule/ (cars allowed)
OR
https://gozofastferry.com/ (no cars allowed)
Interested in going to Sicily? It is only a short ferry trip away. Visit the link below for further details:
https://www.virtuferries.com/
OR
https://ponteferries.com/
19 locals recommend
Sicily
Interested in going to Sicily? It is only a short ferry trip away. Visit the link below for further details:
https://www.virtuferries.com/
OR
https://ponteferries.com/