Valletta - Malta
I had never thought of a Malta as City Break location but if you are looking for a short break, somewhere warm/hot, great food, great people, a coastline, lots of Culture then Valletta and its neighbours the Three Cities are perfect
Valletta is full of Baroque architecture as well as quaint streets which are home to quaint café’s and wine bars, a definite visit is the oldest Café in Valletta dating back to 1837, Café Cordina whether it’s a quick coffee and cake, a full three course meal, or an ice cream this café should be on the list, its location is also great for watching the world wander by.
Valletta is built on a grid system so easy to navigate and get around, for Culture and history you have the Grand Harbour, St John’s Cathedral with its imposing bastions and priceless paintings, Casa Rocca Piccola, one of Valetta’s Lived in house museums still owned by the noble De Piro family, you may even be shown around by the Marquis herself, or walk through the Barrakka Gardens and Saluting Battery for amazing views over Malta’s famous Grand Harbour.
After your time in Valletta take the ferry from the harbour over to Vittoriosa for an amazing view of the Grand Harbour looking back over Valletta, wonder the Three Cities or take a self-drive tour on a Rolling Geek some of the best fun and a great way to see the Three Cities.
Cruise ships dock in the Grand Harbour if you are spending the day in Valletta my top tip would be don’t head straight into Valletta with the thousands of others people off the ship, take the ferry over to the Three Cities ( Vittoriosa ) hire a Rolling Geek http://www.rolling-geeks.com/ and explore the Three Cities, have a spot of lunch in one of the harbourside restaurants then head back to Valletta and explore everything the capital has to offer by which time most people will be heading out of Valletta or back to the ship leaving less crowded attractions
I hope you fall in love with Valletta too.