Malta International Airport 16 min
Grand Harbour (34 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (17 min) Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (13 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. St. John's Co-Cathedral (16 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. Blue Grotto (24 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. MUŻA (14 min) Medieval to contemporary Maltese art & Baroque masterpieces on display in a 1760's knight's palace. Spinola Bay (7 min) Small boats dot this scenic, vibrant bay offering a variety of restaurants with outdoor tables. National Museum Of Archaeology (15 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. Balluta Bay (6 min) Small bay along a modest beach offering swimming & water sports, plus city views. Casa Rocca Piccola (18 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (17 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. St George's Bay (13 min) Small sandy cove near hotels & eateries, popular with tourists for swimming & sunbathing. Upper Barrakka Gardens (15 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. The Malta Experience (16 min) Educational audio-video show telling the story of around 7,000 years of Maltese history. Ħaġar Qim (26 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. |