Malta continues to attract tourists in droves this May – and many are heading to Gozo!
Visitors had an average stay of nearly 6 nights.
Malta’s tourism momentum shows no signs of slowing down, with more visitors exploring the islands this May than the same time last year.
According to new figures, over 347,000 people travelled to Malta for a holiday in May 2025, with British, Italian, and French tourists making up the lion’s share of arrivals. Most travellers were in the 25 to 44 age group, followed closely by those aged 45 to 64 – suggesting that both younger explorers and seasoned travellers are choosing Malta for a mix of culture, sunshine, and good food.
Rather than just passing through, visitors had an average stay of nearly 6 nights, with tourists clearly taking the time to soak in the best of what the islands have to offer.
The sister islands got more than their fair share of the limelight, with over 222,000 tourists also made the trip to Gozo and Comino – including both day trips and overnight stays.
Overall, the total tourist spend in May reached almost €364 million, a noticeable jump from last year. Looking at the first five months of 2025, the total number of tourists surpassed 1.4 million, with travel to Gozo and Comino remaining popular. Tourist spending has seen a healthy increase as well, with visitors spending more per trip compared to the same period last year.
With summer now in full swing, these early signs point to another strong season for Malta's tourism industry!
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