Malta
Republic of Malta
Southern Europe · MLT
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Malta
Malta blends compact historic cities with clear-water coves and a quick hop to Gozo, making it an easy Mediterranean base. The strongest trips combine Valletta and Mdina with a couple of coastal or island day trips rather than trying to pack every beach into one stay.
Popular For
Things To See
- Valletta
- Mdina
- Gozo
- Blue Lagoon
- Hagar Qim
- Mnajdra
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Summer brings heat and crowds, so shoulder season is more comfortable for city and coastal mixes.
- Gozo and Comino are easy day trips, so you do not need to move hotels to see them.
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Flights
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Malta.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Valletta
- Population
- 574,250
- Area
- 316 km²
- Region
- Southern Europe
Languages
- English
- Maltese
Currency
euro (€)
EUR
1 USD = 0.88 EUR
Cost of Living (World Bank)
62.8
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 55.9
- Restaurants
- 64.1
- Rent
- 28.2
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Valletta (35.88°N, 14.50°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
90/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 100/100
- Lived safety
- 70/100
This traveler-facing score is lower than the legal protections score because lived-safety context is weaker, based on broader traveler safety and development conditions.
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionMarriage
- Adoption recognition✅
- Anti-discrimination laws✅
- Employment protections✅
- Legal gender recognition✅
- Conversion therapy ban✅
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.924
Very high human development
- 5-year change
- +0.016
- 10-year change
- +0.044
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.977
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.111
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.799
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (3)
- 🏛️
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
Inscribed 1980
- 🏛️
City of Valletta
Inscribed 1980
- 🏛️
Megalithic Temples of Malta
Inscribed 1980
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 28.9%
- Forest cover
- 1.4%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 3
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 6
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
54/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
100/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Malta is generally a safe destination for travelers. Riptides have caused drowning deaths among tourists. U.S. citizens should use caution when at local beaches and follow lifeguards’ instructions. Review our Travel Guidance for Malta to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Malta: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Malta. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Malta. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
Read full advisory →Data current as of July 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data