Malta Adventure Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Dingli Cliffs and Blue Grotto
    30 minutes (12 miles) from Valletta

    Start off with an adventure by hiking the Dingli Cliffs. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea from this vantage point. Afterwards, go on a boat tour to the Blue Grotto to see the natural rock formations and caves. End the day with a delicious dinner at the Grapevine Restaurant which serves traditional Maltese cuisine.

  2. Day 2: Comino Island
    1 hour (20 miles) from Valletta

    Take a ferry to Comino Island, a secluded paradise with crystal-clear water and stunning caves. Swim, snorkel, or go on a kayaking adventure. Don't miss visiting the Blue Lagoon, a breathtaking swimming spot popular among tourists. Grab lunch at the Comino Hotel & Restaurant which has a great view of the island.

  3. Day 3: Gozo Island
    40 minutes (5.7 miles) from Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal

    Visit Gozo Island, Malta's sister island, and explore its many attractions. Start the day at the Azure Window, a natural arch formation, then head to the Ta' Pinu Basilica, a beautiful church that attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Lastly, experience the Xwejni Salt Pans, an age-old tradition of sea salt harvesting. Grab dinner at the Murella Living, known for its fresh seafood and farm-to-table dining.

  4. Day 4: Mellieha and Popeye Village
    35 minutes (10 miles) from Valletta

    Start the day exploring the Mellieha Bay, the largest sandy beach in Malta, and try windsurfing or kitesurfing. Afterwards, visit the Popeye Village, a quaint little village built for the 1980 film which has now been turned into an open-air museum. Grab lunch at the Popeye Village Restaurant which serves Mediterranean cuisine. End the day with a relaxing soak in the Paradise Bay Hotel Beach Resort, which offers snorkeling tours and sea kayaking.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dingli Cliffs (2 hours, free)
  • Blue Grotto Boat Tour (1 hour, €8)
  • Grapevine Restaurant (1.5 hours, €20)
  • Comino Island Ferry (1 hour, €13)
  • Comino Hotel & Restaurant (1.5 hours, €25)
  • Gozo Island (5 hours, free)
  • Murella Living (2 hours, €30)
  • Mellieha Bay (2 hours, free)
  • Popeye Village (1.5 hours, € 15)
  • Popeye Village Restaurant (1 hour, €20)
  • Paradise Bay Hotel Beach Resort (2 hours, €15)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €146

Useful Tips

For more adventure, try cliff jumping at the Blue Lagoon in Comino Island or paragliding in Mellieha. If you have more time, visit the Mnajdra Temples, an ancient megalithic temple from the neolithic era. If you have less time, consider skipping Popeye Village and spending more time at the beaches or exploring Valletta's historic sites.

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