BirguFest 2026: Malta’s Oldest City Turns Off the Lights
Once a year, Birgu does something no other city in Malta dares to do. It turns off its street lights. For one evening in October, candles light the…
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Gozo International Kite and Wind Festival 2026
On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026, the sky above the western tip of Gozo fills with kites. The International Kite and Wind Festival takes place in…
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Gozo International Puppet Festival
Every September, a village of about 1,500 people on the island of Gozo fills with puppets taller than its houses. The Gozo International Puppet Festival is devoted entirely…
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Heatwaves and Rainfall in Malta: A Guide for Tourists
Picture this. You step off the plane in Malta, the door opens and the air hits you like a hairdryer set to maximum. Welcome to a Maltese summer.…
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Concerts and Music Events in Malta this Winter 2026/2027
Malta does not go quiet when the summer crowds leave. Between December 2026 and February 2027, the islands fill with music of every kind, from grand baroque nights…
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Power Cuts in Malta and Gozo: What Travelers Need to Know
The summers of 2026 have been intense, and the heat has done more than crowd the beaches. During long heatwaves, Malta and Gozo have seen repeated power cuts,…
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Malta Village Festa Tours 2026: Fireworks, Brass Bands and the Loudest Night of Your Holiday
Every summer, from late April to early October, Maltese villages throw a party so extravagant that UNESCO put it on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.…
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Comino Day Trip Survival Guide: What to Pack, Facilities, & Local Tips
A day trip to the Blue Lagoon on Comino is one of the highlights of any holiday in Malta. However, because Comino is a small, largely uninhabited island…
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Top 7 Things to Do on Comino (Besides the Blue Lagoon)
While most travelers visit Comino solely to swim in the shallow, turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon, this 3.5-square-kilometer car-free island holds a rich history and dramatic coastal geography. If…
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How to Get to Comino: Departure Points Compared (Sliema, Bugibba, & Ċirkewwa)
When planning a trip to the Blue Lagoon on Comino, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing your departure harbor. Because Malta’s coastline is lined with…
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