Southern Delights

Discover a different side of the island with our Southern Delights Malta tour, a full-day journey through the ancient temples, historic towns and coastal gems of southern Malta. From 5,000-year-old ruins to a colourful fishing village and clear natural swimming spots, this trip brings the region’s highlights together in one relaxed day. With pickup, transport and the full route arranged in advance, you can simply sit back and enjoy the ride. Whether you’re travelling as a family, couple or group, prepare for a day that blends history, local life and the sea.

Ancient temples older than the pyramids

The journey begins at the Tarxien Temples, one of Malta’s most important historical sites. Built more than 5,000 years ago, these prehistoric structures are older than the pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge, and form part of Malta’s UNESCO World Heritage listing. You walk through the site with a guide who explains the layout and purpose of the structures, so the ancient stones begin to tell their story rather than passing by as a pile of rocks. It’s a rare chance to stand among some of the oldest freestanding buildings on earth.

Local life in Żejtun and Marsaxlokk

From the temples the tour moves to Żejtun, a quieter town where everyday Maltese life carries on much as it always has. Here you visit a small heritage museum to get a feel for local traditions and history. Then you continue to Marsaxlokk, a fishing village famous for its brightly painted luzzu boats bobbing in the harbour and its lively waterfront. It’s an unpretentious place, and that is exactly its charm. Take your time to wander, photograph the boats or settle in for a drink by the water.

What you can see and do

In a single day, this tour packs in a bit of everything the south has to offer:

A swim at St Peter’s Pool

The tour ends on the Delimara Peninsula, home to two of Malta’s most scenic natural swimming spots: St Peter’s Pool and Kalanka Bay. Flat rocks slope down into clear, deep water, framed by rugged, unspoilt coastline. It’s a wild, peaceful contrast to the towns you’ve just explored, and one of the most photogenic corners of the island.

Summer swim or off-season views

This is a tour that shifts with the seasons. In the warm summer months, the Delimara swimming stops become the highlight, with plenty of time to relax by the sea. In spring and autumn the focus turns to the scenery, the coastal walks and the towns, with cooler, quieter conditions and fewer crowds. Whenever you visit, the southern corner of Malta has something to offer.

Why choose the Southern Delights Malta tour

Choosing the Southern Delights Malta tour lets you see several very different parts of the island in one well-organised day. You cover ancient history, local towns and wild coastline without needing to plan a single stop or arrange your own transport. Pickup, transport and the full route are all sorted in advance, so you can focus on enjoying Malta rather than navigating it.

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