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Valletta

Baroque capital packed onto a fortified peninsula.

Budget level
Mid-range
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Ideal stay
2–4 days
Best for
Culture, Beach, Food

Overview

Baroque capital packed onto a fortified peninsula. It is one of the places we suggest when planning a trip to Malta.

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Why go to Valletta

  • A representative city stop on most Malta itineraries
  • Fits the wider Southern Europe travel style

Budget

Valletta is mid-range by Malta standards. Across Malta, mid-range travellers typically spend about €115–€160 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Malta budget breakdown.

Practical information

Language
Maltese and English are both official
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Power
Type G, 230V
Entry
Entry rules depend on nationality — verify current official requirements before booking.

When to go to Valletta

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 2–4 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • Public buses cover the main island and are the cheapest way to move
  • Ferries link Malta with Gozo and Comino, plus a fast harbour ferry between Valletta and Sliema

Suggested itineraries

  • Long weekend

    4 days

    Capital, harbour cities and one sea day.

    Route: Valletta → Three Cities → Comino

  • Malta and Gozo

    7 days

    Split the week between both islands.

    Route: Valletta → Mdina → Gozo

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