Malta travel guide
What to see in the Three Cities
Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua, across from Valletta: Malta at its most authentic.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
Three Cities highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Fort St Angelo
The fortress of the Great Siege of 1565.
- Birgu
Narrow lanes and the Inquisitor’s Palace.
- Gardjola Gardens
A viewpoint over the Grand Harbour.
- Dgħajsa
The traditional boat that crosses from Valletta.
- Harbourwalk
Yachts beside the historic quays.
Day trips from the Three Cities
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to the Three Cities
Any time of year is good to travel to the Three Cities: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the pastizzeria. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Malta guide.
Frequently asked questions about the Three Cities
What to see in the Three Cities?
Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Gardjola Gardens, Dgħajsa and Harbourwalk.
What to see in the Three Cities in one day?
Don’t miss Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Gardjola Gardens, Dgħajsa and Harbourwalk. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to the Three Cities?
Any time of year is good to travel to the Three Cities: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
What day trips can you take from the Three Cities?
Three Cities.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.