Travel guide

Valletta

Knights' fortress city on the Med

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–November💰 Mid-Range · ~$110/day📍 Malta

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About Valletta

Built by the Knights of St John as a baroque military masterpiece — UNESCO old city, sun-bleached limestone, and 300 days of sunshine per year.

⭐ Things to do in Valletta

St John's Co-Cathedral (Caravaggios)Upper Barrakka GardensFort St ElmoThree Cities boat tourMdina silent cityHypogeum (book months ahead)Casa Rocca Piccola palace tourMarsaxlokk fishing village

🍽️ What to eat in Valletta

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Pastizzi (ricotta pastries)Rabbit stewFtira sandwichKinnie soda

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk Valletta; buses cover the island; ferries to Gozo.

💡 Local tip

Visit Hypogeum if you can — only 80 visitors/day, books out 2 months ahead.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe. Driving is on the left.

🌙 Nightlife

Strait Street's rebooted bar scene; Paceville for clubs.