Malta essential tourist information

photo: Shopping in Valetta

 

Malta time is one hour ahead of UK time.

On 1st January 2008 Malta adopted the Euro as its currency.

No visa is required for UK and EU passport holders.

Malta has a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. Malta enjoys hot summers with virtually no rain and the sea breeze keeps the temperatures manageable and the mosquitoes away.

The international dialing code for Malta is +356

Tap water is safe to drink unless otherwise stated.

Malta uses the same three-pin square plug as the UK.

Malta has very few sandy beaches so make a note of their locations before you travel to save time.

English is an official language in Malta alongside Maltese. Italian is also widely spoken.

The hotels and water parks in Malta have salt water pools. Bring goggles and ear plugs if you're sensitive.

When tipping add around 10% to the bill. This includes taxi drivers. Bars may give you your receipt for drinks served at the bar on a small plate. You can leave a small tip if you like but its not expected.

Prices are generally similar to the UK.

They drive on the left in Malta.