Discover The Top Cities In Malta

Are you planning to explore the truly magnificent and ancient city, Mdina? Here we have some interesting facts you might not know about this unique metropolis. Mdina has fascinated tourists for years with its quiet cobbled street, overflowing history, and beautiful infrastructure. A visit to the ‘Silent City’ is on the to-do lists during any holiday here in Malta, in order to truly experience its cultural attractions and sights.

The capital city of Malta and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valletta, has so much to offer its residents and visitors. The capital was established in the 16th century, by the Knights of St John. Primarily it was known for its museums, churches and palaces, however, nowadays, it’s also becoming a hub for high-end entertainment such as boutique hotels, lounges, shopping and fine dining restaurants.When it comes to restaurants it’s hard to go wrong in Valletta, however, depending on your taste, you might prefer some over the others. In this guide, we introduce 5 best restaurants in Valletta, that Welcome Center Malta confidently recommends.

To the northeast of Malta resides Sliema. It is beside the town of St. Julians. The town used to be where Malta's upper-class and aristocracy resided. Yet, today the area is most popular for its shopping centers, bars, restaurants, and hotels. The town got its name from a chapel, which was built in dedication to Stella Maris in 1855. The chapel was a valuable landmark to the area's fishermen. More specifically, the name is derived from the opening words of the Hail Mary, "Sliem Ghalik Marija" in Maltese. The definition of Sliem in Maltese is "Peace," or "Serenity". The town is rather large for a residential area, and its population is approximately 15,000. Many expatriates also populate the town temporarily.

On the island of Malta and north of the capital Valletta, visitors can find the town of St Julian’s – or San Gilijan – famous for its fun-filled daytime activities and a hotspot for nightlife. Though the town is small, with a population of about 8,000, its Paceville area abounds with luxurious hotels, a variety of restaurants and many trendy nightclubs. In addition, the superb summer weather ensures that visitors enjoy long walks on the seafront Promenade. On the last Sunday in August, both local people and tourists enjoy the annual feast of St Julian’s, after whom the town is named. Standing at 98 metres and the tallest building in Malta, the Portomaso Tower dominates the landscape.

Valletta is the capital of the island nation of Malta which is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Malta was first settled by Neolithic farmers some 7,000 years ago and the temples and monuments they left pre-date the pyramids of Egypt. In fact, the oldest buildings in Europe can be found in Malta. Over the succeeding millennia, Malta has been settled and conquered by Phoenicians, the Romans, the Moors, the Normans, the Spanish, the French and the British. Each successive civilisation has left its mark on the landscape leaving is today an island blessed with rich layers of diverse culture, styles and landmarks. Below, find ten of the top things to do in Valletta/

Sliema started out as a tiny fishing village but developed into a small town during the 18th and 20th century and become the home to many wealthy British settlers. It is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malta, with its 10km promenade that runs along the north eastern coastline, It is a key commercial district. Although it is famed for its shopping and exquisite café’s and restaurants there is much more to see and do. Here we will discuss the top 10 things to do in Sliema.