Exploring the Maltese Islands’ attractions does not necessarily involve freezing your hands and nose off. There’s plenty to discover and enjoy of Malta and Gozo within the shelter of four walls and a roof over your head!
1. Eat, drink and be merry
This is good any time, come rain or shine! Great food, good wine or hot coffee can warm up any heart. Pick a characteristic restaurant, wine bar or cafe that matches your mood and enjoy the atmosphere in good company.
2. Enjoy getting pampered
In the spirit of indulgence, head to the spa! Loving yourself a little needs no excuses but there’s nothing like a sauna when the world outside is cold and damp. Swim in a warm indoor pool, lounge in the bubbles of a Jacuzzi and add a relaxing massage for good measure. Here’s a memorable experience of the treats Malta offers.
3. Find action and intrigue
If you’re pining for things to do, cut the boredom at one of Malta’s many indoor and underground attractions! Discover something new at a museum; get adventurous at the Malta shelters, bunkers or catacombs; explore science at interactive centres such as Esplora or the Fortifications Interpretation Centre; or get awestruck at Malta’s extravagant cathedrals and palaces. With so much to see, you’ll always have somewhere new to visit!
4. Get into games
Play a little. Bowling, laser tag, escape rooms or even a game of pool or darts in a pub may be a delightful addition to your Malta experience. If you’re feeling even more daring, try karaoke for some playful fun.
5. Watch a film on the big screen
Ever a classic, this always works for indoor entertainment with the feeling of ‘having gone out.’ I mean, it’s pretty much going out and staying in with a movie rolled into one, with the bonuses of a big screen and popcorn or hot cheesy nachos as you get comfy in your chair. For something unique, enjoy an alternative experience with a classic movie in a historic cinema in Valletta.
6. Indulge in retail therapy
If none of that works for you, explore Malta’s shopping malls and gain goodies. Whether you’re getting gifts for yourself or those you love, window shopping is almost guaranteed to lift your spirits - it’s proven science! Even if you don’t spend a fortune, the colourful, buzzing atmosphere gives a feeling of mingling with the locals.
You’ll probably like some of these more than others, but, you see, there’s really so much to do in Malta, that you can stay out of the cold, wind and rain, yet still get a sense of the local lifestyle, history and culture.