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April through June is deemed to be the best time to visit Malta. Being less crowded, April and May bring in a lot of generous deals on hotels, putting a start for a stunning beach season. This is also a perfect time for bright Maltese village festas. July through September is considered to be most humid and touristic season.
Malta becomes an unforgettable hiking place as it gets greener in autumn months. You'll never regret visiting this island in late autumn, because it's another spring with enjoyable sailing and kayaking. Winter months are the wettest and the coldest. Still, you can take part in Carnival in February or even surf.

45 things to do in Malta

Christmas in Malta

December 24–December 25 Event

Christmas time, engrossed in tradition, is a favorite holiday for many Maltese people

Changing of the Guard

every last Friday of a month Event

Be witness the changing of the guard ceremony in Valletta, more pompous and ceremonial than you've ever seen

Sea Salt Harvesting

May–September Nature

Sea salt is still prized for its flavour and texture, which is considered by some serious food lovers to be superior to the more common mined table salt

Holy Week & Easter

March 31, 2024 Event

From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday: pray, love, and have fun!

Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck

February 10 Event

Among the "saint days" in the Maltese church calendar, the Feast of Saint Paul is one of only a handful that has the status of a national holiday

Maltese Festas or Village Feasts

late May–mid-September Event

Maltese summer nights will provide you with a memorable experience with bursts of colour, music, and bright fireworks during the traditional festa (feast) season

Notte Bianca

October 4, 2025 Event

Guaranteeing a memorable night, Notte Bianca truly holds something special for every guest

Olives

September–November Food

Try stuffed olives called "zebbug mimli," a lovely snack at every Maltese festive occasion

Jellyfish

April–September Nature

Unfortunately Malta is plagued by more and more jellyfish every summer due to increasing temperatures

Maltese Spurge Flowering Season

March Nature

Maltese Spurge is so colourful at certain times of the year, especially during the period of blooming

The Malta International Fireworks Festival

April 20–30, 2024 Event

These Maltese fireworks are not just pyrotechnical displays, they are Art!

Cycling

March–May | September–November Activity

Explore Malta on a bike passing gentle undulating slopes, country landscapes, and sea views

Beach Season

April–October Activity

Explore Malta's amazing beach life which is too tempting to resist!

Birdwatching

September–November | March–May Activity

No need to be an ornithologist to watch birds and have fun in Malta!

Crown Daisy or Lellux Blooming

February–May Nature

‘Love-me, love-me not’ (thobbni, ma thobbnix)... Do you know such a game?

Prickly Pear

July–October Food

Have you ever eaten a cactus fruit? Try delicious prickly pears in Malta

Swimming at Saint Peter's Pool

April–October Activity

Check out the lunar terrain of this atypical beach—no sand but but smooth rock shaped by erosion. It's St. Peter's Pool!

Snail Season

October Food

If you ask the Maltese which species of snail can be eaten, they say "only one snail, the Edible"

Klamari Mimlija or Stuffed Squid

November–March Food

Every Maltese chef has his own recipe for stuffed squid. This dish is unmatched and very delicious!

Aljotta

March–April Food

Cook Aljotta by adding the whole fish from head to tail, in order to create an unforgettable flavour for the soup

Rolex Middle Sea Race

October 19-26, 2024 Event

One of the most spectacular events on the yachting calendar is fought out against a stunning backdrop of dramatic, ever-changing Mediterranean landscapes!

Hiking in Malta

September–May Activity

Discover a taste of rural Malta by enjoying the quieter places of the island especially by trekking along the Gozo coast

Blue Grotto Off-Season

October–May Nature

Discover the Blue Grotto, a natural wonder-cave situated in the surrounding cliffs

Fort St. Angelo on Victory Day

September 8 Activity

It's amazing that Caravaggio was able to escape from the mighty walls of Fort St. Angelo

Sailing Season

April–October Activity

Have a wonderful experience sailing around famous routes of Malta

Surfing

October–March Activity

Find a way to relax and ease your stress by surfing in Malta

Isle of MTV Malta Music Week

July 16, 2024 Event

One of the summer's biggest festivals in Europe! Check out this week full of clubbing and unforgettable parties

Honey Season

March–November Food

Could the Romans know that their apiaries built into the natural rock have made the honey industry in Malta famous all over Europe?

Sunset at Azure Window

all year round Nature

The Azure Window was a beautiful sight, especially at sunset. Now it's another rocky spot of Maltese coast and an excellent diving location

Diving

June–September Activity

Discover the spectacular underwater world of the Mediterranean and you may find the treasures of the ship wrecks in the deep cerulean waters

Figs: Farkizzan and Common Fig

May–June | July–August Food

Enjoy sweet and delicate fresh figs when visiting Malta in summer

Malta Carnival

February 9–13, 2024 Event

Check out marching parades of colorful floats and party-goers in bright costumes, music bands, and costumed children along the historic streets

Isle of MTV Malta Music Week

July 16–21, 2024 Event

The coolest MTV summer party is absolutely free of charge

Chayote

October–January Food

Try the taste of potato, apple, or cucumber in one fruit

Festa Ħut (Fish Festival)

September 21, 2024 Event

Enjoy a day out by the sea in the scenic village of Marsaxlokk and savor some fresh fish

Kayaking

May–November Activity

Kayaking is a new way to discover Gozo and Comino

Strawberry Season and Festa

November–July Food

The favourite berry season for the Maltese with thousands of strawberries which are picked, prepared, packed, and eaten

Marnisi Under the Stars

July 25, 2020 Event

Try some of Malta's premium wine on a visit to the Marsovin Grape Harvest Feast in Marsaxlokk

Loquats

April–May Food

Try some of these wonderful fruits of the Mediterranean, known to the Maltese people as naspli

Summer Solstice at the Temples of Hagar Qim

June 20–June 21 Nature

Meet the first sun rays near the Temples of Hagar Qim to mark the summer solstice, a new day and even a new life!

Lost & Found Festival

June 29–July 2, 2024 Event

One of the best pre-summer music festivals in Europe

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing

October–May Activity

Choose Maltese bays for enjoying your favorite wind sports

Malta's Christmas Markets

December–early January Event

Savor the most delicious Maltese Christmas delicacies and uncover the island’s vibrant crafts

New Year's Eve in Malta

December 31 Event

Party into New Year's Day on the island of Malta!

Malta Jazz Festival

July 8-13, 2024 Event

Carefully curated lineups promise you six riveting days of world-class music

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