The Mediterranean island of Malta boasts attractive scenery with great weather year round. The shimmering sea is never far away. Petite but pretty with abundant history, it is an appealing holiday destination for all ages. Whether you are here to enjoy the weather and the nightlife, or a relaxing break exploring the island. Although Malta is relatively small and easily explored with a hire car in Malta, if you have never been before, it can be difficult to decide where to stay. Here’s a handy guide to help you figure out, where is the best place to stay in Malta.
Gozo
Gozo is a neighbouring island just a short ferry journey from Malta. Small, relaxed and good for scenery, Gozo is a popular choice. There are a number of historic sites to visit and natural attractions such as the famous Azure Window. Outside activities such as swimming, diving and walking proving very popular.
Bugibba and St Pauls Bay
Bugibba is one of the best-known places in Malta, vastly because it is the largest seaside resort town on the island. The long coastal promenade spans from Salina Bay to St Paul’s bay offering wonderful sea views and a glimpse of St Paul’s Island just off shore. Naturally this means the area is very busy for most of the year. There are many hotels plus plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes to cater to the many UK visitors.
Sliema
Sliema is found very close to St Julian’s Bay and as a result of the continued development over the years, the two are very close to merging. You will find the town to be busy and modern but with a good atmosphere. The shopping is some of the best on the island and the nice selection of restaurants appeal to all, including the local residents.
Mellieha
Mellieha, found in the north of the island, is a relatively quiet resort in comparison to some of its neighbours. Its biggest appeal is undoubtedly the beach. Spanning 800 metres, it’s the island’s longest beach and covered in glistening golden sand. This is possibly the best place to stay in Malta
St Julian’s Bay
As you make your way along the coastal strip to St Julian’s Bay you will find a higher concentration of restaurants as well as lively bars and clubs known collectively as Paceville, regarded as one of the best areas for nightlife on the island. At the other end of the scale, you will also find a much quieter section of the town which is populated with a nice selection of 5 star hotels.
Valletta
Valletta is the capital city which has a great atmosphere during the day but is peaceful at night. Fairly small, with abundant history, it only has a small selection of hotels, so the choice of places to stay here can be somewhat limited. Instead, you will find several museums, many shops and plenty of cafes spread about the narrow streets.
There is plenty to see and do all over the island but with this overview of the most popular places, we hope you will choose the perfect place to stay during your holiday to Malta. Hiring a car is the perfect way to explore this fantastic island. Keep up to date with all our other blog posts about Malta too.
