Sam and Leila’s guidebook
Swimming Spots
One of the closest sandy beaches, Rinella Bay is a just a short walk away (approx. 15-20 mins) in neighbouring Kalkara. If you fancy something different, you could rent a Next Bike from Birgu Waterfront and ride there (warning: there are hills).
16 locals recommend
Rinella Bay
One of the closest sandy beaches, Rinella Bay is a just a short walk away (approx. 15-20 mins) in neighbouring Kalkara. If you fancy something different, you could rent a Next Bike from Birgu Waterfront and ride there (warning: there are hills).
One of our main go to's in the summer is St. Thomas Bay in Marsaskala. It's sandy, reasonably quiet and there are a few restaurants nearby including Zion Reggae Bar (http://zionmalta.com/) which is a great place to grab a drink and chill. Al Legna Pizzeria is also close (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g227896-d9809647-Reviews-Al_Legna_Pizzeria-Marsascala_Island_of_Malta.html) and serves some tasty pizza. It's also a little closer than going to the North of the Island.
11 locals recommend
St. Thomas Bay Beach
Triq Il-QaletOne of our main go to's in the summer is St. Thomas Bay in Marsaskala. It's sandy, reasonably quiet and there are a few restaurants nearby including Zion Reggae Bar (http://zionmalta.com/) which is a great place to grab a drink and chill. Al Legna Pizzeria is also close (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g227896-d9809647-Reviews-Al_Legna_Pizzeria-Marsascala_Island_of_Malta.html) and serves some tasty pizza. It's also a little closer than going to the North of the Island.
Food Scene
Tal-Petut Restaurant
20 P.Scicluna
Sphinx Pastizzeria
Bieb Bormla
Trabuxu Bistro
9 South StreetThe perfect place to relax, sip cocktails, and dream about (someday) having the keys to your very own super yacht.
Chill cafe and bistro
The perfect place to relax, sip cocktails, and dream about (someday) having the keys to your very own super yacht.
Grab a meal at the food court, stock up on supplies at the Arkadia supermarket downstairs, or do both!
31 locals recommend
Food Market
Grab a meal at the food court, stock up on supplies at the Arkadia supermarket downstairs, or do both!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Rouge
Triq Dom Mintoff2-4-1 cocktails daily (10am to 11pm). They also have a food menu.
The Pub
136 Archbishop StThe last drinking spot of the legendary Oliver Reed.
Yard 32 Gin & Tapas Bar
32 Strait StThe best selection of gin on the island.
A chill bar with delicious seasonal smoothies, local and foreign craft beers and tasty vegan snacks. They also have free Wi-Fi, as well as a selection of books and boardgames to keep you entertained.
9 locals recommend
Gugar Hangout & BAR
89 Republic StA chill bar with delicious seasonal smoothies, local and foreign craft beers and tasty vegan snacks. They also have free Wi-Fi, as well as a selection of books and boardgames to keep you entertained.
Bridge Bar
Liesse
Babel Bistro
Live music every day from 8-11 pm!
Kamy Cocktail Bar Valletta
The most snapworthy cocktails this side of the island.
Ginscal Mezcal & Tacos Mexican Bar
A little piece of Mexico in Malta.
Sightseeing
Rolling Geeks
Xatt ir-Riżq
Inquisitor's Palace
l-Kbira
Fort St. Angelo
Malta at War Museum
Triq it-8 ta' Dicembru
Malta Maritime Museum
Xatt l-Assedju l-Kbir
Marsaxlokk Open Market
79 Xatt is-SajjiedaMalta's largest fish market. Takes place every Sunday.
Local Shops
Takes place every Tuesday and Saturday from 7am until 11am.
If you need to buy supplies whilst you're in Birgu, the Farmers Market is a great place to buy local vegetables and fruit. They also sell a variety of Maltese speciality products like cheese, olives, local bread, honey and bigilla (a Maltese bean dish). On Tuesday, they even sell clothes, household items and occasionally fish, snails and other meats.
15 locals recommend
Birgu Farmers' Market
Triq Il - Gublew Tal - FiddaTakes place every Tuesday and Saturday from 7am until 11am.
If you need to buy supplies whilst you're in Birgu, the Farmers Market is a great place to buy local vegetables and fruit. They also sell a variety of Maltese speciality products like cheese, olives, local bread, honey and bigilla (a Maltese bean dish). On Tuesday, they even sell clothes, household items and occasionally fish, snails and other meats.
This is one of the closest supermarkets to the Three Cities. It's approx. a 20-30 minute walk from the property depending on your chosen route.
11 locals recommend
Chain Supermarket
127 Triq Is- SurThis is one of the closest supermarkets to the Three Cities. It's approx. a 20-30 minute walk from the property depending on your chosen route.
Scotts Zabbar
Birgu Blue
66 Triq Hilda Tabone
Arkadia Foodstore Valletta
Open 7 days a week (even public holidays) - 6am till 10pm Mon-Sat & 9pm Sun. Good range of items and just a short, scenic walk from the apartment along the newly developed Dock 1.
The Convenience Shop
Open 7 days a week (even public holidays) - 6am till 10pm Mon-Sat & 9pm Sun. Good range of items and just a short, scenic walk from the apartment along the newly developed Dock 1.
More than just a butcher's, Terrance also sells water and a selection of chilled and cupboard essentials.
Open every Tuesday to Saturday until 11 am.
Fanu Butcher
More than just a butcher's, Terrance also sells water and a selection of chilled and cupboard essentials.
Open every Tuesday to Saturday until 11 am.
From fresh fruit to baked goods, this newly opened supermarket has all the essentials you'll need during your visit to Malta. It's just a short 10-minute ferry ride away!
SPAR Express Valletta
From fresh fruit to baked goods, this newly opened supermarket has all the essentials you'll need during your visit to Malta. It's just a short 10-minute ferry ride away!
Laundromats
Located just a short ferry ride away in Valletta. This self-service laundrette is open every day from 6am untill 1130pm.
Bluwash Self Service Laundries Malta - Valletta
Located just a short ferry ride away in Valletta. This self-service laundrette is open every day from 6am untill 1130pm.
Transport
The ferry leaves every 30 minutes from the newly built terminal in Bormla.
There's even a special night service during the summertime.
Check out the Valletta Ferry Services website or the welcome pack in your room for an up-to-date schedule.
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Valletta - 3 Cities Ferry
The ferry leaves every 30 minutes from the newly built terminal in Bormla.
There's even a special night service during the summertime.
Check out the Valletta Ferry Services website or the welcome pack in your room for an up-to-date schedule.
Travel to Valletta in style or take a harbour tour in one of these traditional Maltese water taxis.
Il-Birgu Water Taxi station
Travel to Valletta in style or take a harbour tour in one of these traditional Maltese water taxis.
Gozo Fast Ferry
Fancy a day trip to Gozo? The Gozo Highspeed Ferry only takes 45 minutes!