Do (s)

• Plan to spend a day on Gozo, it is highly recommended to go on a jeep tour.
• Try out the local delicacies like Lampuki pie, bigilla, pastizzi, and gassatat.
• Explore the western side of the island, spend at least a day.
• Take a ferry across Sliema from Valetta at sunset.

Don’t(s)

• Just walk into the restaurant for dinner, make a prior reservation.
• Completely rely on public transport, use freeways instead.
• Visit the Game of Thrones site, it is not open to the public except on a specific day with prior reservation.
• Forget to carry cash as you might need it for boat rides and street shopping, credit cards are usually not accepted here.

A few years ago, the center of Valletta used to be very calm after the office workers and the commercial crowd left for the day. However, the pubs and fashionable bars have added vibrancy to the nightlife of Valletta. The area around Strait Street, which was once a red-light district full of sailors' bars, is now a hub for the city's exciting nightlife. Just underneath the city walls, the Valletta Waterfront also accommodates a number of restaurants and cafes. There are large open-air seating areas that face the harbor. If you want a great clubbing experience, then head to Paceville in St Julian (about 8km north of Valletta). This party destination is the hub of Malta's clubland, so get ready to explore nightclubs, strip clubs, bars, and restaurants.

• Explore the Grand Master’s Palace, which houses the President of Malta, yet is open to the public.
• If you love ducks, chicken, and geese then the seaside sanctuary at the duck village is a must see.
• Want to know more in detail about Malta's history? The National Museum of Archaeology is the place to visit.
• Delight your taste buds by eating at the Beati Paoli Restaurant,  Rubino and Dimitri Cafe.

• Take a boat ride from the Inland Sea at Dwejra for a spectacular view.
• Spend a day shopping in the narrow streets and steep hills.
• Take the traditional Maltese boat, called a dgħajsa, across the three cities from Valletta.
• For a fabulous view of the island from the water, take a boat tour of the Blue Grotto on Western Malta.

• Silver Filigree - Handcrafted by artisans across the island, most of the jewelry and gift shops stock some sort of filigree, but the best ones to look out for are those bearing the eight-pointed Maltese cross.
• Flip-flop Key Rings - Cute and attractive key-rings created by local artisans.
• Fishing Boat Magnets - Boat shaped magnets appear cool and give you nostalgic feel when stuck to your fridge. 
• Knitwear - Handcrafted knitwear available at reasonable prices.
• Stoneware - A souvenir from Bristow Potteries is a perfect gift you can buy yourself and your closed ones.
• Maltese pickles from Ta’ Qali - Each piece is unique as it is handcrafted by artisans who not only blow the glass but shape it on their own.
• Twistees - You can’t visit Malta without trying a packet of Twisties, a savory snack. 
• Clothing Bags - a decent buy which really goes well with jeans.
• Jewelry - beautiful hand made jewelry you only find in Valletta.
• Bizzillia -  a form of lace using techniques dating back to the time of the Knights of St John.
• Ganutell wire flowers - A traditional skill passed down from generation to generation, the creation of intricate flower-making using fine wires is as interesting to watch as it is to see the finished product.