A true melting pot of cosmopolitan offerings and rich history, this magic city really is a modern-day treasure. Built back in the 1570s by the Knights of St John, the City of Valetta was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1980 - making sure its limestone streets and grand bastion walls remain protected. Snuggled on the east coast of Malta , Valetta is renowned for its plethora of opulent churches, including the famed Saint John Co-Cathedral, which welcomes almost half a million tourists every single year.
Holidaymakers can go back in time and witness The Saluting Battery ceremony, where a restored canon is fired Monday through Sunday twice a day. Valetta is also a great base to explore Malta's vast landscape, from secluded sandy beaches with cobalt waters to megalithic temples perched atop dramatic sea cliffs. After a long day of exploring, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to picking a snazzy cocktail bar or rooftop restaurant for dinner.
As previously reported , Cafe Society and Fat City bar both have stellar reviews, and won't break the bank. TikTok user Ralph Travels recently hailed the destination as one of the best hot but cheap European destinations to visit in April. "If you head to Malta in April, you'll be getting temperatures of at least 20 degrees Celsius," the content creator said.
"I went at the beginning of March - although it was only 17C, in the direct sun it felt way hotter." With balmy temperatures and just 2mm of rain for the entire month, vis.
