Valletta Holidays

Neatly contained within magnificent maritime city walls are some of Europe’s most impressive medieval relics, and this treasure trove of historical gems prompted UNESCO to designate Valletta as a World Heritage site. The jumble of honey-tinged buildings that make up Malta’s miniature capital can be seen in all their glory from the decks of a traditional luzzu fishing boat as part of a Valletta holiday. Venture into the historic centre to see the City Gate, Parliament Building and Opera House, interspersed with notable Gothic architecture and golden-stoned churches. Valletta is also heaven for art lovers and you can wander inside St. John’s Co-Cathedral to marvel at one of the continent’s most revered artworks, The Beheading of St John the Baptist by Caravaggio.

The city’s pocket-sized proportions mean it can be easily explored in its entirety during Valletta holidays and it can also act as a jumping off point for a variety of day trips. The small city of Mdina once played host to the medieval nobles of Malta and is now a must-visit for history lovers, with its well-preserved grand palaces and antiquated architecture. Culinary connoisseurs should add the charming fishing village of Marsaxlokk to the itinerary, for the chance to sample some of the island’s finest seafood offerings. Come nightfall, head to Paceville in Valletta – Malta’s hedonistic hub – for chic cocktail bars, buzzing clubs and late-night Maltese tapas joints.