Valletta

City Valletta, Port Region, Malta

What to expect

Valletta, the capital city of Malta, is a historic city with a rich cultural heritage. The city is built on a promontory and is surrounded by two natural harbors, Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour. Valletta is known for its Baroque architecture, with many notable buildings such as St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Palace of the Grand Masters, and the National Museum of Fine Arts. The city is also home to many churches, including the Church of Our Lady of Victory and St. Paul's Shipwreck Church. Valletta is a popular tourist destination, with many attractions and activities to explore, including its historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has a strong maritime history and is home to the Port of Valletta, a multi-purpose port that offers a range of services, including cruise and ferry berths, cargo handling, and ship repair facilities

Plan your family visit to the Valletta with these blog insights 👇

MALTA with family, Malta with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the capital, admiring the typical houses with their bow-windows, the facades of the churches and palaces, strolling through the cobbled streets of the 16th century. I also recommend going around the tip of La Valette on foot, passing near Fort Saint Elme. This tour offers a good overview of the two faces of this tip and very different viewpoints

Highlights: The city has a unique style, where the influences of East and West mingle. We loved exploring La Valette! The views from the ramparts were magnificent! ✨

Settling Into Malta With The Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We headed to Valletta to check out their Christmas Village

Highlights: The kids enjoyed looking at the giant tree, the many decorations and, later on, jumping like crazy inside the bouncy house in the kids area ✨

Things To Do on Malta Island

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the city, its grand public buildings and distinctive architecture

Highlights: We were amazed by the visual contradiction between the old-world bones and the new-world people, dining, and shopping ✨

Malta and Gozo, an exceptional journey

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the city of La Valletta, including the Co-Cattedrale di San Giovanni and the palazzo del Gran Maestro

Highlights: The kids loved the Upper Barakka Gardens and the cannon firing at noon ✨

5 places not to miss in Malta in winter

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked through the streets of Valletta in the evening and enjoyed the atmosphere

Highlights: We enjoyed the historic buildings and the peaceful evening atmosphere ✨