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.
Senglea (Isla): A Local Guide to Malta's Quiet Harbour Peninsula
A local's guide to Senglea (Isla), Malta: the Gardjola Gardens vedette, the marina and waterfront, its history, what to do, where to eat, and how to reach Valletta by ferry.
Where to Stay in Malta Without a Car
Planning a car-free trip to Malta? Here's why Senglea and the Three Cities make an ideal base, with honest, up-to-date notes on ferries, buses, airport transfers and walkable streets.
Senglea & the Three Cities to Valletta: Ferry, Water Taxi & Walking
How to cross the Grand Harbour from Senglea and the Three Cities to Valletta by ferry, traditional dghajsa water taxi, bus or on foot — routes, fares and timings.
Where to Stay in Malta for Families and Groups of Six
Planning a Malta trip for a family or group of 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
A clear guide to Malta's Three Cities — Senglea, Birgu and Cospicua. Their history, what to see in each, and how to visit by ferry, dgħajsa or bus.
Things to Do in Birgu (Vittoriosa)
Discover the best things to do in Birgu (Vittoriosa) in Malta's Three Cities: Fort St Angelo, the Inquisitor's Palace, the Maritime Museum, the Collachio and the marina.
Where to Stay in Malta: The Best Areas, Honestly Compared
An honest area-by-area guide to where to stay in Malta — Sliema, St Julian's, Valletta, Mdina, Gozo and the Three Cities — with who each suits and how to choose.