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Things to do in Malta

A fortress archipelago in the Mediterranean with 7,000 years of continuous history, honey-colored limestone architecture, and some of Europe's clearest diving water.

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What's worth your time in Malta

Explore Valletta's fortified old town

Culture

A UNESCO-listed Baroque capital built by the Knights of St. John in the 16th century, with honey-colored limestone streets laid out on a strict grid.

Visit the Ġgantija megalithic temples on Gozo

Culture

Among the oldest free-standing structures on Earth, predating Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids by centuries.

Wander Mdina, Malta's 'Silent City'

Culture

A walled medieval former capital with narrow, largely car-free lanes, dramatically lit at night and quiet enough to hear your own footsteps.

Dive Malta's shipwrecks and Blue Hole

Adventure

Clear Mediterranean water and several accessible wrecks make Malta a well-regarded dive destination, with Gozo's Blue Hole among the standout sites.