Is Malta Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Malta
Travel verdict: Recommended. The scores and risks below say why.
Key Risks
- Drive on the left; adjust if from right-hand driving country
- Extreme summer heat; heatstroke risk for outdoor activities
- Petty theft in Valletta and St. Julian's tourist areas
Travel Verdict: Recommended
Stay hydrated in summer; avoid midday sun
Good public healthcare; EHIC valid for EU citizens
Euro currency; card payments widely accepted
Emergency: 112
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