Senglea, Three Cities & Malta — Local Guides
Honest, first-hand guides to staying in Senglea and exploring Malta's Three Cities — written by your hosts.
Where to Stay in the Three Cities (Senglea, Birgu & Cospicua)
A local guide to staying in Malta's Three Cities — the character of Senglea, Birgu and Cospicua, why they beat Sliema or St Julian's, who they suit, and how to get around.
Isla (Senglea): A Local Guide to Malta's Quiet Harbour Peninsula
Isla — better known as Senglea — is Malta's quiet harbour city. A local's guide: the Gardjola Gardens, waterfront, history, food and the Valletta ferry.
Where to Stay in Malta Without a Car: The Best Places
The best places to stay in Malta without a car, ranked honestly: Senglea and the Three Cities first, then Valletta and Sliema, with ferry and bus tips.
Senglea & the Three Cities to Valletta: Ferry, Water Taxi & Walking
The Senglea to Valletta ferry explained by local hosts — where it leaves, typical times and frequency, the dghajsa water taxi option, fares and tips.
Malta Family Holidays: Where to Stay for Families and Groups of Six
Planning a Malta family holiday for up to six? Why a whole townhouse in Senglea beats scattered hotel rooms, a calm Three Cities base, and a kid-friendly ferry outing.
The Three Cities of Malta Explained
What are the Three Cities of Malta? Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua explained: history, highlights, a half-day plan, and how to visit by ferry or bus.
Things to Do in Birgu (Vittoriosa), Malta
The best things to do in Birgu (Vittoriosa), Malta: Fort St Angelo, the Inquisitor's Palace, the Collachio, Birgufest by candlelight and a one-day plan.
Where to Stay in Malta: The Best Places & Areas, Honestly Compared
Where to stay in Malta: the best places and areas — Valletta, Sliema, the Three Cities, Gozo — honestly compared by hosts who live on the Grand Harbour.
Malta Public Transport: Getting Around by Bus, Ferry and Water Taxi
How Malta's public transport really works — buses, the Valletta harbour ferries and water taxis — from hosts who use it daily. No car needed.
Malta Itinerary: 3, 4 or 5 Days Done Properly
A Malta itinerary for 3, 4 or 5 days from local hosts: Valletta, the Three Cities, Mdina, Gozo and the harbour — plus honest tips on where to base yourself.
Best Time to Visit Malta: A Month-by-Month Guide from Local Hosts
Wondering the best time to visit Malta? Our month-by-month guide from local hosts covers weather, sea temperatures, crowds and what's on all year.
Malta in Winter: Christmas, New Year and Long Winter Stays
Christmas lights, New Year fireworks over the Grand Harbour and long, quiet stays: two Senglea hosts on what Malta in winter is really like.