Malta International Airport 1 hr 32
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu (6 min) Roman Catholic basilica & national shrine with Neo-Romantic architecture & sea views. Azure Window (collapsed natural arch) (5 min) Scenic ocean landscape & remains of an iconic 92-ft. rock arch, which collapsed in a storm in 2017. Citadel (8 min) Built in medieval times, this grand hilltop fortress features a museum, cathedral & scenic views. Blue Lagoon (2 hr 45) Dolphins, sea lions & other marine life populate this famed natural beach with eats & boat rides. Popeye Village (1 hr 4) Film set from the 1980 musical 'Popeye', now a theme park village with boat rides & food outlets. Xlendi Bay (14 min) Intimate bay featuring a rocky beach, bustling promenade & cliffside rocks for divers & sunbathers. Wied il-Għasri (14 min) Swimming, snorkeling & hiking offered along a rocky coastal gorge with a turquoise river. Comino (3 hr 5) Limestone islet & bird sanctuary, home of the famed Blue Lagoon bay, plus a 17th-c. tower & chapel. |