Malta

Malta
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Traveling to Malta? Land Connected.

Malta packs a fortified harbour capital, a silent medieval city and island beaches into a country you can cross in under an hour — with some of Europe's sunniest weather. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect at Malta Airport on arrival without hunting for a SIM shop, and your own number stays reachable for calls and texts back home.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy video, navigation and hotspot use.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Valletta: the UNESCO-listed harbour capital — St John's Co-Cathedral, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, and the Grand Harbour views.
  • Mdina: the walled 'Silent City' on its hilltop, with narrow lanes, bastion views and quiet evenings after the day-trippers leave.
  • Gozo: the greener sister island — the Citadel in Victoria, coastal walks, and a slower pace than Malta itself.
  • Comino's Blue Lagoon: the bright-turquoise bay between Malta and Gozo, best visited early in the day before the crowds arrive.
  • The Three Cities: Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua across the harbour from Valletta, with waterfront promenades and fortifications.

Getting Around

  • Airport to the city: Malta Airport (MLA) connects to Valletta, St Julian's and the resorts by bus and taxi; the bus is the cheapest option and contactless payment is accepted on board.
  • City and island transport: buses cover Malta and Gozo well but can be packed in summer — allow extra time for a 20-minute drive to take twice as long. Driving is on the left.
  • Ride-hailing — yes, available: Bolt, Uber and eCabs all operate island-wide, including on Gozo; Bolt has the most drivers. Check the quoted fare in the app before confirming, as prices vary with demand.
  • Island hopping: ferries link Malta with Gozo in about 25 minutes, and small boats run to Comino in season.

Safety and Practical Tips

Malta is safe for visitors, with low violent crime. Take normal care against pickpockets in Valletta, Paceville and on packed buses, and keep your phone charged for maps.

Summer sun is strong — carry water, wear a hat and sunscreen, and watch sea conditions before swimming, as currents around rocky shores can be dangerous.

Entry and Visa

Visa rules depend on your passport. Malta is in the Schengen area: many passports enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay visa applied for before travel. Carry your passport — police may ask for ID.

Official information: Travel to Europe (EU).

Weather and Climate

  • Warm and sunny: Malta has one of Europe's mildest climates. Broad monthly averages run around 12°C in January and 27°C in July in Valletta.
  • Best months for swimming: June to October, when the sea is warmest; spring and autumn are best for walking and sightseeing without the summer crowds.
  • What to pack: light clothes, swimwear and sunscreen for summer, a light jacket for winter evenings, and comfortable shoes for Valletta's steep streets.
  • Summer crowds: July and August are the busiest and hottest months — book ferries and popular sites early.

Money and Payments

  • Currency and cards: euros (EUR) since 2008. Cards are widely accepted in Valletta, hotels and restaurants; contactless is common, including on buses. Keep some cash for markets and small village shops.
  • WISE and similar travel cards — yes, supported: the Wise card works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted, and a Wise EUR balance means you spend euros without converting each time. Similar multi-currency cards work the same way.
  • Tipping: rounding up is common; 10% for good restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxi drivers are usually rounded up.
  • Cash tips: use ATMs in town rather than airport exchange counters, which usually give worse rates, and always choose to pay in euros (local currency) if a terminal offers conversion.