Malta travel guide and tourism info for the curious traveller

Your complete travel guide for Malta and Gozo

Malta Uncovered helps you plan your trip to Malta and Gozo from A to Z.

My name is Ed, and I’ll be your virtual Malta travel guide to the Maltese islands. All information and most photos that you’ll come across on Malta Uncovered was written by myself, from personal experience as a life-long tourist in Malta. I’ve also written two guide books:

Written by a tourist-turned-expat, you get up-to-date info, first-hand local knowledge, and lots of tips and recommendations to help guide you on what to book, where to go, how to get around and much more.

Whether it’s your first time going to Malta or you’re coming back for another trip, my goal is to make your trip to Malta one to remember for all the right reasons.

This small island nation offers a lot more than sun and sea, and I’m here to help you uncover all you need to know about your next travel destination.

Below you’ll find a preview of what you can learn on Malta Uncovered. Happy dreaming/prepping! :)

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Where to stay

Where you stay can make a big difference to your holiday experience.

Let me help you with:

Deciding where to stay in Malta
Reviews of the best hotels in Malta and the best hotels in Gozo
Recommendations for the best Malta holiday packages.

Destinations

Get to know a few of the different destinations in Malta you can choose to stay in:

Majestic Valletta, Malta’s capital city
Popular tourist resorts Buġibba, Qawra and St. Paul’s Bay
The more urban seaside resorts of Sliema and St. Julian’s
The quieter northern town of Mellieħa with its beautiful surroundings and beaches
Less touristy options: Mdina and Rabat, The Three Cities, Marsaxlokk and Marsaskala.

Getting around

Get to know what the best ways are to get around the Maltese islands.

All you need to know about public transport and getting around in general
Search for the best Malta car hire rates
Getting airport transfers booked in advance.

What to see

Are you a curious explorer by nature? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve curated the best tours, places to visit and museums to help you build a solid itinerary.

Get my recommendations on the 25+ Best Malta Tours, Day Trips, Boat Trips, Excursions and Activities
Discover the best places to visit in Malta and Gozo
Add some of the best museums around to your trip plan.

What to do

Maximise your trip with ideas, recommendations and tips on everything you can choose to do on your holiday in Malta.

Start here: 40+ Things to do in Malta
The best beaches in Malta and Gozo’s beaches.
Consider attending some of the most fun annual events in Malta.

Tips and local knowledge

You’ll find hundreds of tips and insights that only locals can tell you all across the site. These are a few highlights:

What’s the weather in Malta like around the year?
Tips and what to expect when driving in Malta
Whet your appetite: Maltese food and where to get a taste
My selection of the 50 Best Restaurants in Malta.

Get to know Malta

Malta is a lot more than a sea-and-sun destination. Getting to know the local culture, people and history in advance will help you get more out of your trip to the Maltese islands.

Read up about the local culture in Malta, traditional, religious events like the village festa.
Understand Malta’s rich history and the impact that the Knights of the Order of St. John had.
Read about the Megalithic temples that Malta is known for.

Get to know Gozo & Comino

Malta (the country) is made up of three inhabited islands. The main island Malta is the largest, but Gozo and Comino also have a lot to offer for curious travellers.

Discover the natural beauty of the island of Gozo
Get to know Comino, the smallest of the Maltese islands and its popular Blue Lagoon.

Meet Ed, the author and editor

Hi there!

My name is Ed, and I’m the author and editor of Malta Uncovered and two guide books. My mission is to make your trip to the Maltese islands memorable.

Having travelled to Malta myself as a tourist on many occasions and having lived in Malta for over a decade now, I know the Maltese islands inside out. On Malta Uncovered I share my experiences, insights and recommendations to help make your trip a success.

More about me and Malta Uncovered.

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