From strawberry munching or a leisurely lunch to catching a musical performance, here's how to make the most of your Sunday.
Visit the Strawberry Festival
It's not every Sunday that the annual Strawberry Festival (Festa Frawli) is on, so it's certainly worth checking out today! Each year, it takes place in the picturesque main square outside the Parish Church in Mgarr, which is an agricultural village surrounded by lush green valleys on the north side of the island. Head over to explore the fantastic countryside, and while you're there, it'd be rude not to sample the wide variety of desserts, snacks and beverages that will be on offer, all made with fresh Mgarr strawberries!
Have a very long lunch
This is always a locals' given. The islanders rise late and sit down for a three to four hour lunch, making the most out of the lazy day. Meals are big and drawn out, including all the courses you can possibly think of. All the best restaurants are booked up for Sunday lunch in advance, so make sure you think of where you'd like to go ahead of time.
Visit Gozo
Sundays are perfect for Gozo because it's a day of rest, and that's what Malta's sleepy sister island is all about. Whether you're interested in history, sun and sea, or good food, it's hard not to find the perfect tranquil place on the island to explore. Gozo makes for THE perfect easy Sunday.
Catch a musical performance
There's always something musical going on, but if you're in Gozo this Sunday, catch Costanzo Rovati: Percorso Di Vita, part of the Gaulitana Festival of Music 2018 at Sentinella, the Citadel in Victoria or Tea Party with the Musicals - a choir event held at Hotel Ta Cenc in Sannat from 4pm-5:30pm. As part of the 12th International Spring Orchestra Festival, a piano recital performed by Joaquin Achucarro is being held at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta at 6pm. Kantilena Procession is being held at Ta’ Bistra Catacombs in Mosta. Led by violinist Brianne Curran, those in attendance will be guided through the catacombs as she performs Kantilena Procession, a work by Dutch composer Luc Houtkamp which has been inspired by the earliest literary text in the Maltese language, Pietru Caxaro’s 15th-century poem, Il-Kantilena.
Go on a bike ride
Spring is a beautiful time to go for a bike ride. This Sunday offers an organised bike ride entitled Roti Roza - The Fun (& Queer) Bike Ride. ARC have teamed up with nextbike, the bike-sharing company, to organise the LGBT-friendly bike ride that includes a visit to the yearly Strawberry Festival in Mgarr. Starting off from nextbike’s Imwiezeb station in Bugibba, the group will cycle along some of the more unique parts of Malta’s countryside, including Mgarr, Wardija and Mosta. The 25km route avoids the busiest roads, and will take riders through many natural footpaths.
Visit the Marsaxlokk market
On Sundays, the sleepy fishing village of Marsaxlokk comes alive with vendors and visitors for the fish market from early in the morning until around 12:30pm. Originally only a fresh fish and seafood market, it now also offers locally grown vegetables and other produce, souvenirs and clothes. For the locals, it's a time to socialise and meet for a long fish lunch at one of the numerous eateries along the picturesque fishing village bay.