Birgu
Birgu is the oldest of Malta's Three Cities across the Grand Harbour, where Fort St Angelo and the Knights of St John predate Valletta by decades, with lower prices and no cruise ship crowds.
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Malta
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Malta packs thousands of years of history into a tiny island nation with year-round sunshine, affordable local food, and cheap public buses that reach almost every corner of the country. Wandering the fortified streets of the capital Valletta costs nothing, and rocky swimming spots and free coastal walks are everywhere. The car ferry to quieter Gozo is inexpensive and easy, so the whole archipelago opens up on a small budget. Spring and autumn bring warm sea and thinner crowds than the peak summer months.
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Cities and towns in Malta
Each one with what it costs to spend a day there.
Gozo
Gozo is Malta's quieter sister island, reached by a cheap ferry, with ancient temples, red sand beaches, and a slower pace rewarding budget travelers.
Mdina
Mdina is Malta's ancient walled capital, the "Silent City," completely free to enter and wander with views stretching across the entire island.
Valletta
Valletta is Europe's smallest capital but one of its most concentrated, with fortified walls, baroque churches, and free views from the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
Coverage of Malta is still thin. The full list is here.
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