Complete Guide: How to Visit The Three Cities
Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua in one trip: what to see, how to reach them from Marsaskala, and the best time to walk the Three Cities waterfront.
Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua in one trip: what to see, how to reach them from Marsaskala, and the best time to walk the Three Cities waterfront.
Smart City Malta is a modern waterfront district just minutes from Marsaskala. What to see, how to get there, and why it makes an easy afternoon out.
Your guide to Marsaskala: the bay, the promenade, where to swim and eat, and how to reach the rest of Malta from this quiet south-east coastal town.
Pretty Bay in Birzebbuga has soft sand and calm shallow water, a short drive from Marsaskala. When to go, what to expect, and how to get there.
St John’s Co-Cathedral holds Caravaggio’s masterpiece and a gilded baroque interior. Tickets, opening hours, dress code and how to visit from Marsaskala.
The National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta holds Malta’s prehistoric treasures. Opening hours, tickets, highlights and how to get there from Marsaskala.
The Ghar Lapsi trail follows Malta’s south-west cliffs past sea caves and swimming spots. Route, difficulty, parking and what to bring on the walk.
Dingli Cliffs are Malta’s highest point, with sunset views over open sea. How to get there from Marsaskala, where to walk, and the best time to visit.
The Victoria Lines run coast to coast across Malta. Walk Bahrija to Pembroke: route, distance, difficulty and the views along the old fortification wall.
Malta’s War Museum and the Lascaris War Rooms tell the island’s WWII story. Tickets, opening hours, what to see and how to visit from Marsaskala.
The Mellieha Circular Trail mixes coastal views, chapels and open countryside. Route, length, difficulty and how to reach the start from Marsaskala.
The Malta Maritime Museum in Birgu traces the island’s seafaring past. Opening hours, tickets, highlights and how to get there from Marsaskala.
Walk the Roman Road and Cave of the Galley trail through Malta’s countryside. Route, distance, difficulty and the history you pass along the way.
The Marsaskala Trail loops around the bay past salt pans, coves and open coastline. Route, distance and difficulty, starting minutes from Cerviola Hotel.
The coastal hike to Coral Lagoon crosses open clifftop to a hidden sea cave near Mellieha. Route, difficulty, parking and the best time of day to go.
Malta’s highest coastal walk runs along the Dingli cliff edge with uninterrupted sea views. Route, distance, difficulty and the best time of day to go.
The Ghajn Znuber Tower trail climbs to a lookout facing Gozo and Comino. Route, distance, difficulty and how to reach the trailhead near Mellieha.
The Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni is a 5,000-year-old underground temple with strictly limited tickets. How to book, what to expect and how to get there.
Marsaxlokk is Malta’s fishing village of painted luzzus and a Sunday market, a short drive from Marsaskala. What to see, when to go and where to eat.
Sliema and St Julian’s are Malta’s shopping, dining and nightlife hubs. What to do, where to swim, and how to get there from Marsaskala by bus or car.
Mdina, Malta’s silent walled city, is best seen at dusk. What to visit inside the bastions, when to go, and how to get there from Marsaskala.
Valletta packs baroque palaces, harbour views and Caravaggio into one walkable capital. What to see, how long you need, and how to get there.
Ramla Bay is Gozo’s famous red-sand beach below Calypso’s Cave. How to get there from Malta, when to go, and what to expect when you arrive.
Paradise Bay is a sheltered sandy cove at Malta’s northern tip, near the Gozo ferry. How to get there, when to go and what facilities to expect.
Golden Bay is one of Malta’s largest sandy beaches, popular for sunsets and swimming. How to get there from Marsaskala, when to visit and what to expect.
Ghajn Tuffieha is a red-sand bay reached by a long stairway, quieter than neighbouring Golden Bay. How to get there, when to go and what to bring.
The Blue Lagoon on Comino has Malta’s clearest turquoise water. Ferry times, how to avoid the crowds, and what to bring for a full day on the island.
The Blue Grotto sea caves near Zurrieq are best seen by boat in morning light. Boat times, tickets, the clifftop viewpoint and how to get there.
Coral Lagoon is a collapsed sea cave near Armier with vivid blue water. How to find it, how to get down safely, and the best time of day to visit.
St Peter’s Pool is a natural rock pool near Marsaxlokk, minutes from Marsaskala. How to get there, where to park, and when it is at its quietest.