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Top Ten Fun Things to Do in Malta

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Written byMaria Iotovaon 18 November 2016

Travelling is a lot about enriching your personal experience and indulging into adventure. Malta is a destination that has something special to offer to all avid travellers. Built on rich history, cherished with wonderful festivals, and exceptional recreational resorts, the island has something for everyone to see no matter what their taste.

Expats and tourists can enjoy a visit to the Popeye Film Set, take a tour of the countryside, and play a game of golf in the country's only golf course. Rock climbing, sailing, horse riding, are also fun activities that can spice up your stay on the island. Below read the top ten fun things to do in Malta.

Take a tour of the countryside

Malta's countryside is appealing to the eyes, featuring a greener surrounding. You can take part in some of the organised country walks, or explore the serenity of the country with a 4x4 bike to experience the narrow pathways of the beaten track trails of Malta.

A visit to the Mediterraneo Marine Park

The Mediterraneo Marine Park provides a unique and educational attraction to both locals and visitors in Malta. The Mediterraneo Marine Park gives you the chance to admire sea lions, dolphins, tropical birds, and other lovely wild creatures.

Golfing

Malta has only one golf course, the Royal Malta Golf Club. The golf club is an ideal location for socialising and for expats to connect with professionals from different industries. The club is strategically located at the centre of the island, and it has an eighteen hole, par 68 course. The climate of Malta makes playing golf a fun thing to do all year round.

Partake in Oki KO Ki Banis water sports

Have a feel of the speed boat trips organised by Oki KO Ki Banis in the blue lagoon of Comino. Indulge yourself in this wonderful fun game of sport.

Enjoy the Nightlife of Valletta

The capital of Malta is an ideal place for those who love the night life — no matter what your preferences are, whether you are into eclectic bistros, whisky bars, or a typical British style pub. You can enjoy all that you seek in Malta's ever lively capital city of Valletta.

Experience the Gozo Pride Jeep and Quad Tours

The best way to see the beauty of Gozo's island in a single day is by hopping on a Jeep for a tour. The Jeep tour offers visitors loads of fun whilst enjoying the countryside.

The Neptune Charters

Neptune Charters offer a customisable trip on an iconic 'Luzzu' to tour around the exceptional coastline of Maltese islands.

Visit the Bird Park

The Bird Park is a place that is loved by both the elderly and the little ones. Entertain yourself with a tour around the park for some good background information on bird species.

Visit the Mdina Cathedral

The Mdina Cathedral was designed by architect Gafa Lorenzo, and was dedicated to the patron saint of Malta, St. Paul. This cathedral is an exciting place to visit in Malta.

The Hagar Qim

The temple of Hagar Qim is one of the most famous attractions in Malta, a visit to this iconic site will surely add to the fun of touring Malta.

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I'm a freelance journalist and editor for the travel, non-profit, and news sectors. I have lived in Greece, England, Ghana, South Korea, Mauritius, and Rwanda.

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