Malta International Airport 27 min
Malta National Aquarium (6 min) Modern aquarium with local fish species, reptiles, amphibians & insects, plus a gift shop & cafe. Ħaġar Qim (31 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (24 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. Blue Lagoon (2 hr 54) Dolphins, sea lions & other marine life populate this famed natural beach with eats & boat rides. Grand Harbour (44 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. National Museum Of Archaeology (26 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. Blue Grotto (32 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. St Paul’s Catacombs (21 min) Visitors can tour a portion of this large, ancient Roman underground cemetery complex. Popeye Village (18 min) Film set from the 1980 musical 'Popeye', now a theme park village with boat rides & food outlets. Mosta Rotunda (13 min) Domed 17th-century Catholic church with neoclassical architecture & a replica WWII bomb on display. St. John's Co-Cathedral (26 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. Comino (3 hr 14) Limestone islet & bird sanctuary, home of the famed Blue Lagoon bay, plus a 17th-c. tower & chapel. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (28 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (27 min) Upper Barrakka Gardens (25 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. |