Malta Society of Arts – the oldest art institution housed in a beautiful palazzo

MICAS - recent addition to the art scene, blending modern creativity with historic surroundings

Valletta Contemporary – private gallery

Spazju Kreattiv - left field movies and art exhibitions

Manoel Theatre - classical and contemporary shows and music

R Gallery - contemporary art gallery just across the harbour

Izakaya N - authentic Japanese bistro in Strait Street.

Under Grain - Fine dining in a beautiful set up. One Michelin star.

Ion The Harbour - Top views, upmarket, Michelin-starred dining overlooking the Grand Harbour.

AKI - Asian, clubby restaurant with a broad menu, great cocktails & acoustics.

NONI - Fine touch on Maltese cuisine, recently awarded with a Michelin star.

Zero Sei - for pasta lovers.

Rubino - one of the oldest & authentic restaurants.

OUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS OUTSIDE VALLETTA

Tartarun (Marsaxlokk) - a great fish restaurant in the South.

Salumeria Gardens (St. Julians) - #98 best pizza in the world.

Le GV (Sliema) - new fine dining restaurant with Orient Express touch.

...if you’re not too hungry, you will probably enjoy a drink & small bites at:

The Bagel Hole - NYC style bagels with homemade delicious fillings. Definitely a must try!

Lot Sixty One – excellent hot and cold drinks. They know their coffees.

Gambrinus - local ftiras; eat in the heart of Valletta or grab and head to the beach.

Trabuxu - one of the oldest local wine bars serving French cheeses and oysters.

Sunday in Scotland – chocolate indulgence.

Ginscal – quirky Mezcal bar with South-American bar bites in Strait Street.

Coastline around Fort St Elmo - raw nature around a mega-fortress 

Upper Baraka Gardens - amazing view, midday gun salute, recently completed lift to the harbour below

Lower Baraka Gardens - we love it at sunset

St John’s Co-Cathedral - unique church, grand Caravaggio

The new City Gate & parliament building - the recent contemporary addition to the city by Renzo Piano

Riviera Beach for a drink at sunset or an early swim in the morning.

Ghar Lapsi coastal walk.

Blue Grotto for snorkelling and swim by the cliffs.

Mdina - to step back into Malta’s medieval past.

Migra I-Ferha - an adventure in nature.

Hollywood - mix of souvenirs in a beautifully restored traditional shop

Vintage Collection - curated vintage clothing

D’Amato Records - retro selection of records in a retro setting

Il-Lokal - local art and design products

Super F# - concept store in busy Paceville

Eclecticist - boutique shop with Scandinavian design brands