Seasonal ideas3 min read
Malta in November and winter: what is worth doing by car
Mild days, short showers and quiet roads: how to plan a Malta trip from November to February, with heritage sites, coastal walks, Gozo and wet-day options.
Travel guides
Malta travel guides
Malta is small, but its best coast, the Gozo ferry and the quiet south-east are easier with a car. From the airport at Luqa most of the main island is within an hour's drive. Inside Valletta and Mdina you walk; the car is for everything in between.
Travel with kids2 min read
Malta with kids: easy days without long drives
Family plans for Malta where no drive is longer than about half an hour: shallow beaches, a science centre, an aquarium and old towns that work with children.
Driving and rental3 min read
Driving in Malta: what to know before you pick up the car
Left-hand traffic, roundabouts, Valletta's access charge, parking, the Gozo ferry and your licence: the practical points for a first drive in Malta.
Routes5 min read
Malta and Gozo in 5 days by car: a realistic plan
A five-day route from Malta airport that covers the south-east coast, Valletta, Mdina, the west coast beaches and a full day on Gozo, with short drives and parking notes.