We visited Malta in winter. Water activities are not possible in winter, so, this post will tell you what else there is to do in Malta.

If you have only one day then go to Mdina. If you have two days, then do Gozo as well. If you have three days, then do the old temples. And if you have four days then do Valletta as well.

  1. The island has excellent public transport that you can count on. 1.5 Euro one-way ticket valid for a 2-hours journey in any direction.
  2. I would recommend staying in Sliema or St. Julian’s for maximum comfort. If you want a Mediterranean-style stay then go to Valletta or Mdina instead.
  3. The Tallinja app gives better suggestions than Google Maps regarding intra-island public transport.

Day 1 - Mdina

Visit the old capital of Mdina. It has a classy Mediterranean look to it.

A scenic street in the old capital Mdina, Malta, with warm-colored stone buildings displaying intricate architectural details. The cobblestone street and traditional Mediterranean elements create a historic atmosphere.

While you are here, do go to the Museum of Dungeon. The entrance ticket is 5 Euros. It is more of a gallery about medieval-era tortures than a museum. We enjoyed it.

A medieval-themed gallery features torture devices and artifacts displayed for educational purposes

Palazzo Falson is also pretty good. The entrance ticket is 10 Euros. Do take the 40-minute audio tour to understand the history.

The most unusual thing in all of Malta is St. Paul Catacombs. The entrance ticket is 6 Euros. There are about 20 catacombs, and only some of them have live bones. Some catacombs belong to Roman pagans, some to Christians, and some belong to the Jews.

St. Paul Catacombs
Ancient catacombs with interspersed textures create an intricate visual pattern, showcasing aged stone walls and historical architecture, part of old temples in Malta dating back to 2600 BC.

Day 2 - Old temples

There are many old temples from ~2600 BC in Malta. Most of them have been reconstructed though. You can buy a 13 Euro ticket that covers multiple temples.

The first one that’s farthest and best is Ħaġar Qim Temple.

Ħaġar Qim Temple, set in an open landscape with minimal vegetation.

The next thing we visited was Għar Dalam Cave. They are a bit underwhelming, so, feel free to skip them.

Għar Dalam Cave, an archaeological site, with a large, dimly lit entrance surrounded by rugged terrain and minimal vegetation.

Tarxien Temple is OK, but it can be done in about 30 minutes.

Tarxien temple is a rocky cave formation with a large entrance surrounded by vegetation

Day 3 - Gozo

Gozo island is 20 minutes from the main Malta island. The ferry is cheap and runs throughout the day. I would recommend taking an early ferry in the morning. The ferry from Malta to Gozo is free and the return ferry costs 4.65 Euro.

Ferry to Gozo

We took a 15 Euro round-trip per-person boat from Gozo to Comino. It was an OK island. It might have been more fun during the summer. We spent about 2 hours on Comino island.

Comino island is a serene island landscape with clear blue waters and rocky terrain
View of Comino Island featuring clear blue waters and rocky shores, with St. Mary's Tower visible in the background.
A picturesque image of Comino Island with St. Mary's Tower prominently featured, set against a clear blue sky.

On returning to Gozo, we went to the Citadella. It was too late to visit museums that would close at 4:30 PM but even without seeing the museums, the visit was worth it. The island of Gozo seems to have a better standard of living than the main island.

View from a high vantage point overlooking the island of Gozo, showing its landscape with scattered buildings and greenery under a clear blue sky.