8 ways to make the most out of spring in Malta

Sports & Leisure

Put a spring in your step with these fun activities for your springtime holiday on the islands.

Marie-Claire Grima

Take a hike

Malta may not have a lot of countryside, but the precious little it has compensates by being rich and varied. From steep and scrubby routes, through fields in the north, to well-concealed treks through otherwise built-up villages, to rugged coastal paths in the south, hikers and trekkers of all stripes will find something that piques their interest.

Mario Galea - viewingmalta.com

Go rock climbing

If a hike feels too tame for you, amp up the adrenaline by going vertical! Malta’s rocky and steep terrain makes it a perfect place to practise climbing, whether you prefer sport climbing, bouldering or deep-water soloing. Abseiling is also widely practised and there are about 1,300 different routes to choose from. You can also book a zipline to round off your high-altitude adventures.

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Attend the strawberry festival

Once again, it’s time for the annual Mgarr Festa Frawli (Strawberry Festival). The village is famous for its tasty strawberries, and during the event, countless boxes of strawberries are sold, with a supply of freshly-picked strawberries ferried to the event throughout the day by the farmers who grow them. You can also buy a plethora of strawberry-flavoured goodies, from cakes, ice-creams and smoothies to jams and wine.

Mario Sammut

Take in Malta’s only marine park

Mediterraneo Marine Park, Malta's only marine park, offers visitors the unique opportunity to swim with dolphins. There’s also a lot more to do at the park – visitors are encouraged to interact not just with dolphins, but also with sea lions, reptiles and parrots. Visit www.mediterraneopark.com to find out more.

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Go diving

The sea around the Maltese islands is ideal for diving and snorkelling. With endless reefs, caves and wrecks to explore, from the very shallow 12m Għar Lapsi dive to the 50m-deep underwater tunnel at Lantern Point, you won’t feel out of your depth, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver.

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Attend a religious event

Religious activities marking the end of Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are still widely observed and commemorated. Good Friday processions are held all over Malta and Gozo, but the major ones can be seen in Zebbug, Mosta, Birgu, Senglea, Valletta and Victoria, Gozo, and while there, don’t pass up an opportunity to try some of the traditional food associated with Holy Week!

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Check out the oldest free-standing structures in the world

You can’t visit Malta without checking out its historical sites, and this is the perfect time of year to visit its ancient free-standing structures – older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids. Among them are the megalithic temple complexes of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, the Tarxien Temples and Ghar Dalam – a cave in which the earliest traces of human settlement in Malta were found.

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Find yourself at Lost and Found

Malta is slowly making a name for itself as a festival island, and since it first hosted Annie Mac Presents… Lost & Found in 2015, the festival has become one of Europe's most highly sought-after dance music events. The festival takes place across various venues and includes castle raves, boat and pool parties, and lots of hidden surprises.

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Marie-Claire Grima

Marie-Claire loves travelling and exploring the weird and wonderful hidden corners of the Maltese islands.

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