Family-Friendly Attractions In Malta

Upper Barrakka

Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. · Dogs allowed

292 Triq Sant' Orsla, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta

Malta National Aquarium

Modern aquarium with local fish species, reptiles, amphibians & insects, plus a gift shop & cafe.

Triq it-Trunciera, San Pawl il-Baħar SPB 1500, Malta

Triton Fountain

Sizable landmark fountain near a bus terminal, featuring multiple bronze tritons on a stone base. · Dogs allowed

VGW5+783, Vjal Nelson, Il-Furjana, Malta

City Gate

A pair of giant sloped stone blocks designed by Renzo Piano which open the city walls.

Republic St, Valletta, Malta

Lower Barrakka

Compact public park with monuments, sculptures & flowers, plus sweeping harbor & sea views. · Dogs allowed

Lvant, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta

Il-Ġnien ta' Sant'Anton

Formal gardens surrounding the San Anton Palace featuring walkways, fountains, sculptures & more. · Dogs allowed

Triq Birbal, Ħal Balzan, Malta

Park Nazzjonali Ta' Qali

Ample park & picnic spot with access to artisans' shops & a petting zoo for kids. · Dogs allowed

VCRC+X77, Attard, Malta

Splash & Fun Water Park

Seasonal destination featuring waterslides, pools, a children's area & a lazy river.

Tul Il-Kosta, Naxxar, Malta

National Museum of Archaeology

Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure.

Republic St, Valletta, Malta

Playmobil FunPark Malta

Fun park for small kids featuring indoor & outdoor castle-, pirate- & police-themed play areas.

Birżebbuġa, Malta

Casa Rocca Piccola

Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours.

74 Republic St, Valletta, Malta

Esplora Interactive Science Centre

Center for hands-on science & tech exhibits, with a planetarium & educational theater programs.

Villa Bighi Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi Il-Kalkara Kalkara, KKR 1320, Malta

Għar Dalam Cave

Tours of a prehistoric cave with Paleolithic art & a museum with human remains & Ice Age artifacts.

Ghar Dalam Cave, Triq Ghar Dalam, Birżebbuġa, Malta

The Malta Experience

Educational audio-video show telling the story of around 7,000 years of Maltese history.

St Elmo Bastions, Mediterranean Street, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1253, Malta

Għajn Tuffieħa

Beach with dark sand, popular for surfing & set in a bay backed by hills, with a coastal trail.

Mġarr, Malta

Sant'Antnin Family Park

· Dogs allowed

VH63+PC2, Triq Sant Antnin, Wied il-Għajn, Malta

The Limestone Heritage, Park and Gardens

This former quarry explores the island's limestone history with exhibits & sculpting demonstrations.

Limestone Heritage Siggiewi, SGW 2050, Malta

Hastings Garden

Low-key park atop the city's old fortification walls offering views of the harbor & nearby towns. · Dogs allowed

24 Sappers, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta

Pjazza San Publiju

VGV4+9CC, Floriana, Malta

The Lascaris War Rooms

Historical museum with preserved military artifacts in World War II–era underground tunnels.

Lascaris Ditch Valletta, VLT 2000, Malta

BOV Adventure Park

VCWC+92X, Attard, Malta

Bird Park Malta

Conservation park with many birds & other wildlife, plus guided tours, hands-on activities & a cafe.

Triq l-Imdawra, Burmarrad,, Malta

Grandmaster Palace Courtyard

Central palace courtyard offering bench seating in peaceful surrounds with palm trees.

VGX7+9GX Palazz tal-President, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta

Wildlife Park Malta

L-Andrijiet, Rabat, Malta

Siege Bell War Memorial

Colonnaded memorial commemorating the WWII Siege of Malta with a vast bell & Grand Harbour vistas.

32 Lvant, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta

Montekristo Estate

Triq Ħal Farruġ, Is-Siġġiewi, Malta

Top Of The World

WCHX+JFP, Ghaxqet L- Ghain, Ħal Għargħur, Malta

Salina National Park

· Dogs allowed

WCW9+459, St Paul's Bay, Malta

Exiles Bay

WF8X+W4V, Tower Road, Sliema, Malta

Fort Rinella

Built in the 19th century, this British-built artillery battery features 2 Armstrong 100-ton guns.

Kalkara, Malta

Bugibba Water Park

Colorful sprinklers, splash tunnels & water cannons at a play area by the ocean.

XC38+84Q, St Paul's Bay, Malta

Salt pans

386 Triq Is-Salini, Wied il-Għajn, Malta

The Knights Of Malta

Triq L Imhazen, L-Imdina, Malta

Salina Nature Reserve

Salina Coast Road Salina, In-Naxxar NXR 9030, Malta

Pjazza Mesquita

· Dogs allowed

7 Triq Mesquita, L-Imdina, Malta

Il-Majjistral Nature & History Park

Coastal area noted for its rare endemic flora & nesting birds, with guided walks & snorkeling tours. · Dogs allowed

Visitor Centre, Il-Kamp ta' Ghajn Tuffieha, MLH 5510, Triq Għajn Tuffieħa, Malta

Tales of The Silent City

Museum with paintings of key events taking place in Malta's old capital from medieval times to WWII.

Triq IL Villegaignon, L-Imdina, Malta

Salt Pans

RGCJ+P28, Birżebbuġa, Malta

Għajn Ħadid Tower

X99M+4X9, Il-Mellieħa, Malta

Xgħajra Beach

229 Dawret ix-Xatt, Ix-Xgħajra, Malta

Blata tal-Melh

Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin, Ir-Rabat, Malta

Mellieha beach

X983+V32, Mellieħa, Malta

Bastion Square

Malta, Mdina, Bastion Square

Qawra Pool

XC5G+XH, St Paul's Bay, Malta

Crystal Lagoon

286H+67X, Ghajnsielem, Malta

Cart Ruts

X92M+R6M, Triq Katerina Vitale, San Pawl il-Baħar, Malta

Foresta 2000 Nature Reserve

X8CV+WCG, Mellieħa, Malta

View Point

X95W+QG, Mellieħa, Malta

Il-Ħarruba Xwejħa

W9XJ+C58, St Paul's Bay, Malta

Il-Munqar

RFC5+FHJ, Żurrieq, Malta