Tips & Tricks
Traditional Maltese Boat Trip – visitors can board local boats here, known as a Dghajsa (pronounced Die-sa), and get across Valletta’s water way in style. A&S Water Taxis provides this service. Visitors can email A&S for current rates & times: info@maltesewatertaxis.com
Manoel Theatre (115 Old Theatre Street, Valletta) — The Manoel Theatre, or Teatru Manoel as it is known in Maltese, is an architectural gem. Commissioned and personally funded by António Manoel de Vilhena, Grand Master of the Knights of Malta, the theatre was constructed in just ten months. Opened in 1732 with a performance of […]
Portomaso Casino (Portomaso, St. Julian’s) — located just 18 minutes northwest of Valletta, this casino competes with nearby Dragonara Casino for the gaming crowd. Situated directly adjacent to the Hilton Malta, the Portomaso Casino overlooks the magnificent yacht marina and offers guests an evening of fun-filled entertainment just yards from the hotel. The Portomaso Casino […]
Malta Jazz Festival (Grand Harbour, Valletta) — the Malta Jazz Festival has helped raise the profile of jazz locally from a fringe festival to one of the most-awaited musical events in Malta’s artistic and cultural calendar. Running every July in the open-air setting of Ta’ Liesse – where the Grand Harbour bastions meet the sea […]
“Spirit of Malta” Catamaran (Sliema) – run by Captain Morgan Cruises, The “Spirit of Malta”, a large sailing catamaran, departs from Sliema daily (from June to September) at 10:30am. Built for cruising, it’s the best way to enjoy a relaxing day at sea, sailing to the most scenic bays in Malta, Gozo and Comino. It […]
Royal Malta Golf Club (Aldo Moro Street, Marsa) – for visiting golfers, a trip to its clubhouse and playing 18 holes on its par 68 course can staying in Malta worthwhile. Located just 11 minutes via car outside of Valletta, this golf course provides an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all levels and this together […]