Mdina

The walled town of Mdina is a hilltop treasure trove of medieval mansions and baraoque churches. Known as the 'Silent City', its narrow winding streets are largely car-free and you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and wonderful views from the Fontenella tea garden on the city walls.

Valetta

Valetta, Malta's capital is a fortress city built in the sixteenth century by the Knights of St John. From the Upper Barakka Gardens you can marvel at the bastions, churches and palaces around the magnificent Grand Harbour. Don't miss beautiful St John's Cathedral or the sumptuous interior of the Grand Master's Palace.

Rabat

A flea market  is set up every Sunday morning in front of St Paul's Parish Chuch in the heart of Rabat. Alongside clothing and accessories, you will find a range of traditional souvenirs and foods on sale.

Head to Tal-Virtu, on the outskirts of Rabat. Built on top of the peninsula is a small palace and a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Virtue. It is privately owned, but the surrounding countryside is breathtaking. Also dug into the hill are a number of tombs, dating back to the Norman occupations of the island.

Day trip

Mdina. Next to Rabat is Mdina, the former capital of Malta, also known as the Silent City. Walk over its bridge and through the main gate then go down the weathered stairs to the city's dungeons, or simply wander its narrow winding streets.