Malta City Breaks

Perfectly positioned in the middle of the Mediterranean, the island nation of Malta prides itself on its unique cultural landscape. While the island might not have cities in abundance, Valletta – the Maltese capital – has more than enough attractions to fill an itinerary on one of our Malta city breaks. Praised by UNESCO as ‘one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world’, you would be hard-pressed to find a city break that can deliver a better history lesson. Malta’s ancient temples bear the remarkable burden of being some of the earliest examples of architecture in the world, hailing from the Neolithic period. Valletta’s extraordinary density of sights continues with the Baroque-style St. John’s Co-Cathedral, whose lavish interior houses one of Caravaggio’s most iconic masterpieces, The Beheading of Saint John.

For those who like to access a country’s culture via their tastebuds, Malta’s cuisine is hearty and delectable, featuring strong Italian and Middle Eastern influences. Keep energy levels up during Malta city breaks with Hobz tal-Malti (Maltese bread), pastizzeria (pastry filled with ricotta) and aljotta (warming fish stew). Valletta’s proximity to the towns of Paola and Sliema mean that Malta city breaks can also take you beyond the capital’s ancient city walls. Visit the 5,000-year-old Hal Saflieni Hypogeum in Paola, a well-preserved example of prehistoric architecture, or take a boat ride along the coast from Sliema’s charming harbour.