Beaches
A beautiful natural pool carved into the Maltese coast, St Peter's Pool IA an excellent spot for swimming and sunbathing.
This is the route to follow to get from apartment to this spectacular swimming site:
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St. Peter's Pool
A beautiful natural pool carved into the Maltese coast, St Peter's Pool IA an excellent spot for swimming and sunbathing.
This is the route to follow to get from apartment to this spectacular swimming site:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ytP52gu4RvLuQc7K9
Comino’s main attraction is the Blue Lagoon. In summer, this sheltered inlet of shimmering aquamarine water over white sand is very popular with day-trippers. Make sure to be there early as it is very popular and most of the time packed with tourists.
122 locals recommend
Blue Lagoon
Triq KemmunetiComino’s main attraction is the Blue Lagoon. In summer, this sheltered inlet of shimmering aquamarine water over white sand is very popular with day-trippers. Make sure to be there early as it is very popular and most of the time packed with tourists.
Looking for a beach the whole family will enjoy? Look no further than Pretty Bay! Very much living up to its name, Pretty Bay is a sandy beach situated in the seaside town of Birżebbuġa. Birzebbuga is very close to Marsaxlokk. Extremely popular among locals, the bay is known for its clear azure waters and spectacular views!
How to get to pretty bay from apartment:Shared route
From 30-2 Triq il-Kunċizzjoni to Pretty Bay, departs from Trunciera.
13 min
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40 locals recommend
Pretty Bay
Looking for a beach the whole family will enjoy? Look no further than Pretty Bay! Very much living up to its name, Pretty Bay is a sandy beach situated in the seaside town of Birżebbuġa. Birzebbuga is very close to Marsaxlokk. Extremely popular among locals, the bay is known for its clear azure waters and spectacular views!
How to get to pretty bay from apartment:Shared route
From 30-2 Triq il-Kunċizzjoni to Pretty Bay, departs from Trunciera.
13 min
https://maps.app.goo.gl/a4Czd5onjj3XfjvaA
Golden Bay
Another well sought beach.
Paradise Bay Lido
Triq Il-LatnijaParadise Bay is another spectacular swimming site.
Sightseeing
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, along with another four Maltese megalithic structures, Ħaġar Qim dates back to 3600 - 3200 B.C (known as the Ġgantija phase), and was first excavated in 1839.
165 locals recommend
Hagar Qim
Triq Hagar QimRecognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, along with another four Maltese megalithic structures, Ħaġar Qim dates back to 3600 - 3200 B.C (known as the Ġgantija phase), and was first excavated in 1839.
What better way to get in touch with the Island’s awesome history than with a trip to its oldest prehistoric site? Situated on the outskirts of Birżebbugia, Għar Dalam contains the earliest evidence of human habitation in Malta. Not only that, it’s home to a plethora of dwarf fossil animal bones too!
Not just a trip to a museum, but a cave tour too, a visit to Għar Dalam is guaranteed to fascinate both young and old alike.
66 locals recommend
Ghar Dalam Cave
Triq Ghar DalamWhat better way to get in touch with the Island’s awesome history than with a trip to its oldest prehistoric site? Situated on the outskirts of Birżebbugia, Għar Dalam contains the earliest evidence of human habitation in Malta. Not only that, it’s home to a plethora of dwarf fossil animal bones too!
Not just a trip to a museum, but a cave tour too, a visit to Għar Dalam is guaranteed to fascinate both young and old alike.
St John’s Co-cathedral & Museum
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St John’s Co-cathedral & Museum
Up for seeing one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in all of Europe? Step through the doors of St John’s Co-cathedral and prepare to be captivated! Situated in the heart of stunning Valletta, this majestic cathedral is not only an architectural masterpiece but a cornucopia of artistic delights as well!
Built in the 1570s as the church for the Knights of St John, this magnificent cathedral is not only Malta’s most visited church, but also its most lavish. From its impressive barrel-vaulted ceiling and frescos, the work of artist Mattia Preti, to its ornate gilded arches, the building is a hive of Baroque activity. And with its marble floor dotted with tombs, there is certainly plenty to see. Passing through the oratory, one comes to the cathedral’s piece de resistance, Caravaggio’s Beheading of St John. One then proceeds to the museum brimming with exquisite silverware, tapestries and other treasures. Church-goer or not, a visit to Valletta's Baroque masterpiece is an absolute must
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St. John's Co-Cathedral
Triq San GwannSt John’s Co-cathedral & Museum
Overview
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St John’s Co-cathedral & Museum
Up for seeing one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in all of Europe? Step through the doors of St John’s Co-cathedral and prepare to be captivated! Situated in the heart of stunning Valletta, this majestic cathedral is not only an architectural masterpiece but a cornucopia of artistic delights as well!
Built in the 1570s as the church for the Knights of St John, this magnificent cathedral is not only Malta’s most visited church, but also its most lavish. From its impressive barrel-vaulted ceiling and frescos, the work of artist Mattia Preti, to its ornate gilded arches, the building is a hive of Baroque activity. And with its marble floor dotted with tombs, there is certainly plenty to see. Passing through the oratory, one comes to the cathedral’s piece de resistance, Caravaggio’s Beheading of St John. One then proceeds to the museum brimming with exquisite silverware, tapestries and other treasures. Church-goer or not, a visit to Valletta's Baroque masterpiece is an absolute must
Need a break from all the sun, sea, and fun? How about a visit to a 6,000-year-old underground cemetery? Situated in the glorious town of Paola on a hill overlooking the capital, the splendid Ħal-Saflieni Hypogeum is a massive three-story, subterranean sanctuary of worship and burial chamber dating back to 4000 BC.
99 locals recommend
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
Need a break from all the sun, sea, and fun? How about a visit to a 6,000-year-old underground cemetery? Situated in the glorious town of Paola on a hill overlooking the capital, the splendid Ħal-Saflieni Hypogeum is a massive three-story, subterranean sanctuary of worship and burial chamber dating back to 4000 BC.
The Capital city of Malta. Sometimes called an "open-air museum", Valletta was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2018. Valletta is also the sunniest city in Europe. The city is noted for its fortifications, consisting of bastions, curtains and cavaliers, along with the beauty of its Baroque palaces, gardens and churches
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Valletta
The Capital city of Malta. Sometimes called an "open-air museum", Valletta was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2018. Valletta is also the sunniest city in Europe. The city is noted for its fortifications, consisting of bastions, curtains and cavaliers, along with the beauty of its Baroque palaces, gardens and churches
Mdina, also known as Malta’s ‘Silent City’, sits atop a hill overseeing many of the neighbouring towns. This small city is fortified and boasts an eclectic mix of medieval and Baroque architecture lining the quaint narrow streets.
471 locals recommend
Mdina
Mdina, also known as Malta’s ‘Silent City’, sits atop a hill overseeing many of the neighbouring towns. This small city is fortified and boasts an eclectic mix of medieval and Baroque architecture lining the quaint narrow streets.