Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Malta

"Walk along the city walls to the Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens and enjoy the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Three Cities and take the time to visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral and marvel at its impressive facades and collection of paintings by Caravaggio. Pop in for lunch at Submarine, where you can get a fresh, made-to-order sandwich for a good price before catching the ferry to the Three Cities."

"Malta is home to a huge number of churches, but perhaps the most important is St. John’s Co-Cathedral. Situated near the center of the city, while the exterior of this cathedral may look fairly plain, it holds a wealth of treasures inside. Built by the Knights of St. John back in the 16th century, the lavish interior reflects the power of the order and the emphasis they placed on their religious beliefs."

"Functional in design but lavishly decorated, the Order of St. John's own church (1578) is Malta's most important treasure. The Knights'…"

"These colonnaded gardens perched high above Grand Harbour were created in the late 16th century as a relaxing haven for the Knights from the nearby Auberge d'Italie. They provide a shady retreat from the bustle of the city, and the balcony has one of the best views in Malta.The terrace below is occupied by the Saluting Battery, where a cannon once fired salutes to visiting naval vessels."

"Be sure not to miss the stunning Upper Barrakka Gardens, which give you panoramic views of the Harbor. Originally these gardens were used by the Knight of St. John, who are responsible for building Valletta. Note: The closer you are to the tourist attractions, the more that you’ll find prices for basics will rise."

"Stay at the home of one of Malta’s most important noble families in a 16th-century Valletta palazzo. Casa Rocca Piccola, a deeply historic home-from-home in the heart of Malta’s Unesco World Heritage capital, has five spacious rooms and suites with all the mod cons, alongside oodles of character and tradition."

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"They had pizza which they enjoyed we had salad which was lovely… I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Malta… I went for the calamari and thoroughly enjoyed… we really liked it here and the food was so good… warm friendly atmosphere with a pleasant staff…. Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options… TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner https://restaurantguidemalta.com/panorama/munchies-mellieha-bay/"

"If you fancy grabbing a munch during your day at the beach in Mellieħa bay, Munchies makes for the ideal spot. The restaurant is spacious and comfortable - the perfect place to catch up with friends. Whether it’s a light meal, refreshing drink or the ultimate dining experience you’re looking for - Munchies caters for all."

"In a place like Valletta, the city really deserves a bit of a walk through first before you get to the big landmarks. Approaching the break in the huge stone fortifications that is the City Gate, you should already get a sense of what kind of place Valletta is. Once you cross the bridge over the deep trench and pass some of Valletta’s modern additions, the historic center is there in front of you."

"The Renzo Piano–designed City Gate forms part of the architect's dramatic and harmonious development. It echoes the dimensions of the original 1633 entrance, rather than the 1960s gate that it replaced, allowing... Top ChoicePark in Valletta"

"A post shared by Hiking Malteser 🇲🇹 (@hikingmalteser) on Feb 15, 2019 at 12:44pm PST. More wetlands can be found nearby at Simar Nature Reserve in Xemxija, St Paul’s Bay. An oasis boasting a rich agricultural landscape, its name derives from the sharp rush experienced throughout the reserve."

"Made possible by BirdLife Malta, the oldest environmental organization in Malta, this reserve is located on the outskirts of Mellieha, right across from the beach and it’s a great place to learn more about the local flora and fauna, go for a short hike, do birdwatching, and look for chameleons. This is a perfect length hike for little legs–it’s a single path that’s a little under a half mile one way–and the promise of finding chameleons will keep kids very interested. We saw several chameleons every time we visited the reserve (by walking slowly and looking hard!) and the kids loved it."

"A post shared by Lydia Pace (@onepaceatatime) on May 22, 2019 at 5:57am PDT. Għadira Nature Reserve, nestled in the valley just behind Mellieha Bay, consists of seven hectares of brackish lake and saltmarsh habitat. Permanent water habitats like this one are quite rare on the island due to the long, hot summers."

"Or St. George's beach - a sandy public beach, located in the Bay of St. George, near the famous party area of Pacheville, on the North side of the coast of St. Julian's. St. George beach is small, but has all the necessary beach infrastructure. On the beach coarse sand of gray color, floorings for movement are equipped, there are sun beds and sunshades, beach cafes, toilets and rubbish bins, during a high season on the beach rescuers are on duty."

"The Neolithic peoples who inhabited Malta and nearby Gozo left behind a rich trove of artifacts, and the temples they built are the oldest freestanding stone structures in the world—older than the pyramids of Egypt or Stonehenge in England. The National Museum of Archaeology has a stunning collection of these artifacts, ranging from carved female figures to pottery to stone tools. In all, the collection spans from 5,200 BCE, when humans first arrived on Malta, to 2,500 BCE."

"Starting with the building, The National Museum of Archaeology is an example of stunning baroque architecture. Going with the grandiose theme, it should come as no surprise that this is yet another former Knights of Malta residence. Learn the story of Malta’s history as told through the museums prehistoric collection."

"You will find quite a few interesting things to see in Republic Street. The National Museum of Archaeology is one of them. This amazing collection of artifacts and articles from Malta’s history is sure to leave you astonished."

"The collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts dates back to the Order of St. John (16th Century) – and includes the largest collection of paintings by the Baroque artist Mattia Preti (1613–1699) and a collection of rare, antique maps. The building itself is also historical and was originally one of the oldest in Valletta until a knight re-built it as his private home in the 1760s."

"If you are an art lover, this is undoubtedly the ideal attraction for you in Valletta. An amazing variety of Maltese art and crafts from several different of the time periods of history can be seen put up on display in this lovely and welcoming museum. Located in a historical palatial building, the exteriors of the building are as full of art as the interiors and hence worth a note."

"One for art lovers and yet another former residence of the Knights of Malta. The National Museum of Fine Arts is grand building where you will find Valletta’s finest art pieces from 11th Century to 20th Century. Most notable works of art is the Baptist of Christ painted by Mattias Pretti the prolific painter also responsible for some of the famous paintings in St John Co-Cathedral."

"The crust is an exciting restaurant concept led by renowned Chef Sean Gravina, who has fused food creations from the bakery, deli, and bar bite disciplines. Guests are able to dine in spectacular indoor and outdoor environments for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Carefully curated interiors, artwork, and music perfectly compliment fine dishes."

"After a few weeks from its opening Crust started offering a small selection of vegan options. I didnt know where to start. Thinking that I might need more avocado in my life, I chose the vegan option of the Vegetarian Smashed Avocado."