Travel to Valletta, the most elegant medieval capital of the Mediterranean

In the middle of the Mediterranean, in the small island complex of Malta, Valletta emerges as an elegant capital and a deeply historic city, ready to offer incomparable thrills to every visitor. The city that was founded by the Knights Hospitaller, today surrounded entirely by its fortified walls and contains inside it an authentic core of medieval history and tradition. Small in size, but magnificent in its history Valletta, through its original and authentic medieval nobility, is transformed into an open-air museum of architecture and baroque aesthetics, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, capable of exciting everyone.

Originally built to be impregnable, Valletta today easily overwhelms the senses of every visitor and places him into an environment of elegance and enjoyment. The city reveals the elegance and refined atmosphere that characterizes it through the abundance of its monuments, its museums and cathedrals, its picturesque alleys and the unique energy of the Mediterranean.

Discover the historical and cultural treasures that Valletta hides, through walking routes in the city and live a unique experience stemming from another era. Visit the open-air, arched upper Baraka gardens and enjoy from there the impressive panorama of the city. Discover the cathedral of St. John, famous for the works of Caravaggio that adorn its interior, and give yourself the opportunity to see from close the impressive fortresses of Saint Elmo, the palace of the Great Holy Martyr, the Royal Opera House and the House of Roca Picola, a typical example of an aristocratic palazzo.

Visit also the impressive seafront of the city, the impressive pier and the city gate, a sample of ultramodern architecture, which magically connects the medieval past with the dynamic present of the city.

Food and local cuisine

Maltese cuisine is very much influenced by Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian and mostly Sicilian cuisine. Fresh Mediterranean fish, as well as seafood, have their place of honor and dominate the local specialties. Try the classic seafood risotto, the aljotta fish soup, with plenty of garlic, or fish pies in various variations. Taste lampuki (pouch made of dough stuffed with ricotta cheese), as well as sweet kannoli. Do not forget to try the cassata siciliana, cake soaked in liqueur with ricotta cheese, that will excite you.

The best season to visit Valletta

Ideally, choose to visit Valletta during the summer season. Despite the overcrowding observed during the summer months by tourists arriving especially with cruise ships, summer is the ideal time if you want to combine your visit with a boat trip, sunbathing under the Mediterranean sun, or swimming in one of the crystal-clear beaches of the island.

How to move around Valletta

Transfer from/to valletta

Luca, Malta International Airport, is the only airport in Malta and it serves many cities abroad. By air you can fly from Athens or Thessaloniki airport by direct flights. The transfer from the airport to Valletta is by taxi (15 euros), or by bus. Alternatively, Malta is accessed by boat through cruise trips. The coastal connection of the three islands is achieved through ferry boats.

Public Transportation

The transportation in the city is ideal by walking through it. The small size of the city, as well as the short distance that separates its most important sights, make it a unique experience to get to know the it through the many routes of its pedestrianized historic center. Alternatively, you can use the smart cubs of white color (they look like golf vehicles), traditional carriages, or public buses to visit any nearby destination.