Valletta travel guide: UNESCO-listed capital of Malta with Baroque churches, bastion gardens, museums and Strait Street nightlife. Where to stay, eat and what to see.
Top trails
Routes worth lacing up your boots for.
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1
Valletta bastion circuit
A walk along the bastion streets from City Gate via Hastings Gardens, Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens, the Siege Bell Memorial and Fort St Elmo.
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Marsamxett seafront walk to Fort St Elmo
A quiet harbour-edge route along Marsamxett toward Fort St Elmo, with views of Manoel Island.
Trail difficulty levels
Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.
Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.
Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.
Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.
Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.
When to hike
Seasonal conditions in Valletta.
- Best
- October-May
- Avoid
- July-August midday heat above 31C (88F)
Local hazards
What to watch out for on the trail.
Hazard: Heat and sun exposure
Hazard: Slippery cobbles and stairs
Hazard: Traffic at crossings near City Gate