Mdina

Golden-stone island of knights and megaliths

• Passport strength: ≈188 visa-free destinations
• Language: Maltese, English · ~88% speak English
• Free-trade agreements: ≈45

Mdina — The silent walled city

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Mdina Old City Old town

Fortified medieval hilltop capital of hushed lanes and noble palazzos.

Best time: Apr–Oct — Mild weather is best for the walled 'Silent City'.

Things to do:

• Navigate narrow winding medieval stone streets
• Shop art galleries in historic palaces
• Browse artist studios & craft shops
• Dine at restaurants in converted noble houses

St Paul's Cathedral Cathedral

Baroque cathedral said to stand where St Paul met the Roman governor.

Best time: Year-round — An indoor Baroque landmark for any weather.

Things to do:

• Tour grand Baroque cathedral interior
• View religious artwork & marble flooring
• Climb bell tower for city panorama
• Attend evening service (respectfully)

Bastion Viewpoint Viewpoint

Ramparts with a sweeping view across the island to the sea.

Best time: Apr–Oct — Clear days give the widest island panoramas.

Things to do:

• Photograph Three Cities across Grand Harbour
• Watch sunset from panoramic fortification walls
• Picnic with expansive valley vista below
• Spot summer fireworks across harbors (nightly)

Rabat & St Paul's Catacombs Historic site

Adjoining town with early-Christian catacombs and Roman remains.

Best time: Apr–Oct — Mild weather suits pairing the catacombs with Mdina.

Things to do:

• Explore underground Roman & early Christian burial chambers
• Tour catacomb network beneath Rabat town
• View sarcophagi & skeletal remains preserved
• Visit Apostle Paul grotto pilgrimage site

Ta'Qali Craft Centre Craft Market/Shopping

Open-air market near Mdina featuring traditional Maltese crafts and artisan shops.

Best time: Year-round — Authentic local craftsmanship and traditional cultural commerce.

Things to do:

• Browse artisan glass-blowing demonstrations
• Purchase handmade crafts and souvenirs
• Photograph glassblowing artisans at work
• Visit studio shops and galleries

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Malta?

It depends on where you go: every place has its own ideal season on this page. For example, St John's Co-Cathedral is best around Year-round. Malta has 5 featured cities and areas to plan around.

Is English spoken in Malta?

Roughly 88% of people speak English. The main language is Maltese, English.

How strong is the Malta passport?

The Malta passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 188 destinations.

Is Malta expensive to travel in?

This page lists indicative traveller costs for Malta — medical, insurance, connectivity and education ranges — and the interactive travelogue holds the full breakdown.

What is there to do in Malta?

St John's Co-Cathedral, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Grand Harbour, Fort St Elmo & War Museum, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Mdina Old City — each with the best time to visit, why it is worth it, and specific things to do.