A typical first trip here runs about $775 to $1,050 per person for 7 days at a mid-range style, before flights. Get your own number from the Budget Calculator.
- Pastizzi, flaky pastry parcels filled with ricotta or mushy peas; iconic street snack
- Rabbit (fenek), the most beloved Maltese meat, stewed with wine and garlic
- Ħobż biż-żejt, bread smeared with tomato paste, capers, and tuna
- Imqaret, date pastries fried in oil; traditional sweet treat
- Kinnie, bitter orange soda; uniquely Maltese non-alcoholic drink
- Village festas, every town celebrates its patron saint with fireworks and bands
- Carnival (February), colorful floats and costumes in Valletta
- Malta Arts Festival (July), performances in Valletta's historic squares
- Freedom Day (March 31), commemorating British military departure
Maltese and English are both official languages, Maltese is the only Semitic language written in Latin script. English is universally spoken.
Maltese people are warm, proud, and deeply attached to their island's layered history.
- Catholic faith is central to Maltese identity, respect churches and religious events
- Maltese are friendly and love to talk about their island
- Traffic drives on the left (British colonial legacy)
- Tipping 10% is appreciated in restaurants
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