Malta Travel Blog

Every September, while beach season is winding down, another one of Malta’s seasons is in full swing. Malta’s grape harvest season runs through the month, with vineyards across Malta and Gozo bringing in the crop that becomes the next year’s wine. It’s a quieter, more agricultural side of the island than the festas and fireworks, … Continued

Blubay Apartments in Gzira is the only property in the ST Hotels Malta portfolio that accepts pets, subject to prior approval. Every other hotel and apartment property in the group allows registered assistance animals only, which makes Blubay the default answer whenever the question is pet-friendly apartments in Gzira Malta. Combined with full kitchens and … Continued

Rockestra Malta 2026 returns on Saturday, 26 September, at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali, Attard. It is one of the more distinctive nights on the island’s autumn calendar: the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra reworking rock classics alongside a line-up of Maltese artists, with every euro raised going to the Malta Community … Continued

Bayview Hotel & Spa sits on The Strand in Gzira, five minutes from the Sliema ferry landing, and it’s the only property in the ST Hotels Malta portfolio with a confirmed spa, sauna, jacuzzi, and both an indoor and an outdoor pool. That combination makes it the natural base for a wellness weekend in Gzira … Continued

September is when Malta’s beaches get their reward for surviving August. The sea is still close to its warmest point of the year, most of the summer crowds have gone home, and you can actually find a spot on the sand without arriving before nine in the morning. This guide covers the best beaches in … Continued

Azur Hotel doesn’t have a swimming pool on site, and it doesn’t pretend otherwise. What it does have is an industrial-inspired base in Gzira, an on-site fitness centre, and free guest access to Aqualuna Lido, the sea-facing pool complex nearby. For guests who want to train and swim in the same stay, here’s exactly how … Continued

September might be the best time to visit Malta if what you want is summer weather without summer crowds. Daytime highs are still pushing toward 28°C, the sea holds at a swimmable 25 to 26°C, and the queues that build up around Valletta and the Sliema promenade in August start to thin out once European … Continued