Moderately! It depends on your travel style. If you’re on a budget, you might need to consider at least 50-60 euros per person per day just for budget accommodation, food, and transport. Many historical sites and museums have entrance fees ranging from 5-20 euros and popular boat tours start at 20 euros per person.

For those on a very tight budget, you might want to explore some of the volunteering opportunities available on Worldpackers. Volunteering through this platform is one of the best ways to travel almost for free, as accommodation and food are usually provided!

The official languages of Malta are Maltese and English. Maltese is a unique language that evolved from an Arabic dialect with a significant influence from Italian, French, and English.

Since English is the second official language, you won’t have any problem communicating here, but in case you want to learn, here are a few useful words in Maltese:

• Iva: Yes
• Le: No
• Merħba: Welcome
• Bonġu: Good Morning
• Grazzi ħafna: Thank you very much

If you are coming from a Schengen Area or if your country is part of the EU, no visa is needed. Citizens of certain countries outside the Schengen Area such as the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan, do not need a visa for short stays of up to 90 days. All other countries will need a Schengen Visa to enter Malta.

Yes! Just like most of Europe, Malta is considered a safe destination for travelers and it’s known for having low crime rates. We lived in Malta for two years and felt extremely safe! We would only recommend doubling down your attention when partying in Paceville.

In any case, we always recommend getting travel insurance for your trip. Better safe than sorry! We use Heymondo and highly recommend it.

June to October: These are the hottest months, with temperatures often exceeding 30°C and sometimes hitting 40°C+. September and October are a little milder and we consider them one of the best times to visit the island. It gets less busy too!

November to February: Winter time! Winters in Malta are mild (10°C) and can be a little bit rainy. This is the low season, so you’ll find the least amount of tourists and the lowest prices. It’s a good time for cultural exploration: check out some activities here!

March to May: Another ideal time to visit Malta! Spring is when the weather is pleasantly warm and the camps are still green. You can already enjoy the beaches although the water might still be cold.

Here are some of the must-try dishes you can’t miss when in Malta:

• Pastizzi: These are flaky pastries that are a staple in Maltese snacking. They are typically filled with ricotta or mushy peas.
• Ftira: A type of Maltese bread that is similar to a thick pizza.
• Stuffat Tal-Fenek (Rabbit Stew): This is Malta’s national dish! The rabbit is slow-cooked in a sauce of wine, garlic, herbs, and sometimes tomatoes.
• Timpana: A hearty baked pasta dish, often made with macaroni, Bolognese sauce, eggs, and cheese, all encased in a flaky pastry. It is essentially a “macaroni pie”.
• Laham taz-Ziemel: This is horse meat and it’s usually prepared in a stew or as a steak. It is less commonly found in mainstream restaurants but may be available in some local eateries or during special events and festivals.

• Bolt, eCabs and Uber are the go-to taxi apps on the island.
• Most of the places accept card in the main island of Malta, but if you go to Gozo Island you might need to take some cash with you.
• We recommend using a travel debit card such as Wise to withdrawal local money straight from ATMs with the lowest fees.
• From April to October, the Maltese celebrate Village Festas to honour their patron saints. If you have the opportunity, join one!
• Malta is a highly Catholic nation and it has 359 churches dotted around the islands.
• Dressing modestly in historic areas is expected and you might get fined if you don’t.