Dive sites, harbour boats and cliff paths
14 activities across the three islands, filterable by type and difficulty, from scuba diving and boat trips to Comino to Grand Harbour cruises, sea kayaking, coastal walks and cycling on Gozo.
Birdwatching in Malta
Watch migrating waders, herons and raptors at the Għadira, Simar and Salina reserves run by BirdLife Malta, free to enter, with Buskett best for autumn birds of prey.
Explore activity →Coastal Walking and Hiking in Malta and Gozo
Walk the Dingli clifftops, the protected coast of the Majjistral park and Gozo's nine planned trails, best done between October and May when the heat eases.
Explore activity →Comino Boat Trips and the Blue Lagoon
Take a boat to Comino for the Blue Lagoon, sea caves and the coast of a near-empty island. Landing at the lagoon now uses a free booking system (as of November 2026).
Explore activity →Cycling in Gozo
Ride Gozo's quieter roads from Victoria to Ta' Pinu, Marsalforn and the Ġgantija temples, on a hired road bike, mountain bike or e-bike, or bring your own on the ferry.
Explore activity →Film Location Tours in Malta and Gozo
Walk through Mdina, Game of Thrones' King's Landing, see Dwejra Bay where the Dothraki wedding was shot, and visit the original 1980 Popeye set at Anchor Bay.
Explore activity →Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malta
Eat your way through pastizzi, ftira, gbejniet and rabbit stew on a guided food walk, or learn to cook Maltese dishes yourself in a hands-on class.
Explore activity →Grand Harbour Cruises and Ferries
See the bastions of Valletta and the Three Cities from the water on a harbour cruise, a traditional dghajsa water taxi or the catamaran ferry to Sliema.
Explore activity →Rock Climbing in Gozo and Malta
Climb and abseil on Gozo's limestone at Wied il-Mielaħ, Dwejra and Ta' Ċenċ, with the best conditions in the mild months from October to May.
Explore activity →Sailing and Yacht Charters
Charter a yacht with or without a skipper from the marinas around Valletta and in Gozo, and sail to Comino's anchorages, Gozo's bays and the harbour fortifications.
Explore activity →Scuba Diving in Malta and Gozo
Dive scuttled wrecks such as the P29 and Um El Faroud, the Blue Hole at Dwejra and shallow Comino caves, with clear water and many sites reached from the shore.
Explore activity →Sea Kayaking in Gozo and Comino
Paddle a sea kayak along the cliffs of Gozo and across the Gozo Channel to Comino, with stops in caves and coves that boats and walkers rarely reach.
Explore activity →Snorkelling in Malta, Gozo and Comino
Snorkel rocky coves and sea caves around Malta, Gozo and Comino, from the Blue Lagoon to Ghar Lapsi and Mgarr ix-Xini, with clear water and easy shore entries.
Explore activity →Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Stand-up paddleboarding in Malta's sheltered bays, from the shallow sands of Mellieha Bay to the inlets of Gozo, with advice on arranging board hire and tours.
Explore activity →Wine Tasting in Malta
Taste wines from Malta's native Ġellewża and Girgentina grapes at long-established wineries, including a vineyard estate below Mdina and cellars dating from the Knights.
Explore activity →Build your days around the experiences you want
Check the season and the starting point on each activity page, then plan them around your base with the travel guides.