What to skip in Malta
Built from every Malta verdict we publish. Each links to the full reasoning and what to do instead.
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- Rental car, just for the transfer, from Malta airport to Valletta: which way?
- Sicily as a day trip from Malta, from Malta or Sicily: which to visit?
- Gozo as your Malta base, from Where to stay in Malta: which area?
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- Is a Gozo day trip from Malta worth it?: Worth it if you start early and keep the list short: the fast ferry from Valletta takes about 45 minutes. Several travelers found a single day rushed, found the buses slow, or found the island underwhelming, so a night on Gozo or a car makes the trip work better.
- Is the Blue Lagoon on Comino worth it?: Worth it on the right terms: the water matches the photos, but stepping ashore needs a free pre-booked landing pass and reports describe the shore as crowded once day boats arrive. Go early, or pair a boat trip with a coastal hike.
- Is the Hypogeum in Malta worth it?: Yes for anyone who can book ahead: a 5,000-year-old burial complex carved underground, toured in groups of ten for EUR 35. Travelers who got in booked months out, and day-before tickets cost EUR 50 and are not guaranteed.