Malta

Top 5 Orte

1. Valletta old city · Valletta

   Fortified UNESCO capital with St John's Co-Cathedral (Caravaggio) and Upper Barrakka Gardens.

2. Mdina · Mdina

   Quiet walled 'Silent City' on a hilltop with views over the island.

3. Blue Lagoon · Comino

   Turquoise bay reached by boat; very crowded in summer, so go early.

4. Gozo · Victoria / Xlendi / Dwejra

   Greener sister island with the Citadel, cliffs and diving sites, a short ferry ride away.

5. Hal Saflieni Hypogeum and megalithic temples · Paola / Qrendi

   Prehistoric underground burial site (tickets sell out weeks ahead) and older-than-Stonehenge temples.

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Fahrdienst-App

  Bolt

  Largest app fleet in Malta and usually the cheapest door-to-door option; prices surge at night and in summer.

• Fahrdienst-App

  Uber / eCabs

  Uber and local eCabs both work across the island; eCabs is a common backup with slightly higher prices. Compare apps, prices can differ 20-30%.

• Taxi

  White taxis

  Licensed white taxis wait at the airport (fixed-fare kiosk) and ports. Elsewhere agree the fare or insist on the meter before starting.

• Busse

  Malta Public Transport (Tallinja)

  Buses cover Malta and Gozo. Visitors can buy single tickets or an Explore card with 7 days of unlimited travel (about 25 EUR). Free travel applies only to personalised Tallinja card holders (mainly residents). Use the Tallinja app for routes and times; buses can be slow and crowded.

• Fähren

  Gozo Channel ferry / fast ferry

  Car ferry from Cirkewwa to Mgarr (paid on the return leg from Gozo) and fast passenger ferries from Valletta.

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: EUR · Euro

Cards are accepted in most restaurants, hotels and shops; small kiosks, village bars and some boat trips prefer cash. Bus drivers sell tickets for cash or contactless (varies). Choose EUR when paying by card.

Wechselkurs nach EUR prüfen

Trinkgeld

Tipping in Malta is optional. Check the bill first: some restaurants add a service charge. If none is added, 5-10% for good table service or rounding up is normal.

Nützliche Sätze

• Il-kont, jekk jogħġbok. The bill, please.
• Is-servizz inkluż? Is service included?
• Grazzi ħafna. Thank you very much.

Umgangsformen

• Malta is strongly Catholic: cover shoulders and knees in churches; St John's Co-Cathedral checks dress.
• Do not wear swimwear or go topless away from the beach; topless sunbathing on beaches is not customary.
• Traffic drives on the left and roads are narrow; be careful crossing.
• Summer village festas (feasts) bring fireworks and street parties; expect road closures and noise.
• Speak politely and patiently; queueing is expected at bus stops and ferries.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• Taxi without meter

  Wo: Harbour areas, Valletta, St Julian's, cruise terminal

  So funktioniert’s: Some white taxi drivers skip the meter and quote inflated flat rates to tourists.

  So vermeidest du es: Use Bolt, Uber or eCabs, or agree the fare before you get in. At the airport use the official fixed-fare taxi kiosk.

• Gentlemen's club and bar traps

  Wo: Paceville, St Julian's

  So funktioniert’s: Touts lure visitors into clubs where drinks are spiked or bills are inflated, and victims are pressured to pay large sums.

  So vermeidest du es: Avoid touted venues, buy your own drinks, keep them in sight and check prices first.

• Timeshare and holiday club touts

  Wo: Sliema, St Julian's, Bugibba seafronts

  So funktioniert’s: Friendly people offer scratch cards, prizes or surveys that lead to high-pressure timeshare presentations.

  So vermeidest du es: Decline any 'free prize' or survey on the street.

• Fake 'free Tallinja card' offers

  Wo: Online, Facebook pages and ads

  So funktioniert’s: Fake public transport pages promise free bus cards and steal card details.

  So vermeidest du es: Only order cards from the official Malta Public Transport website or offices.

• Pickpocketing and bag snatching

  Wo: Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, buses and nightlife areas

  So funktioniert’s: Opportunistic thefts in crowds, from beach bags and from scooters passing by.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep bags zipped and in front of you and do not leave valuables on the beach.

• Overpriced boat trips and sunbed charges

  Wo: Comino Blue Lagoon, Sliema ferries

  So funktioniert’s: Touts sell trips without clear return times, and sunbed/umbrella sets at the lagoon are expensive.

  So vermeidest du es: Buy trips from established operators, check return times and prices before paying.

Sicherheit

• Malta is generally safe; common crimes are bag snatching, pickpocketing and theft from parked cars.
• Drink spiking has been reported in Paceville bars and gentlemen's clubs; stay with friends.
• Every year people drown in Malta: obey beach flags (red means do not swim), watch for undercurrents and do not dive into unknown water.
• Carry water and sun protection in summer; heat is intense and there is little shade.
• Do not carry large amounts of cash; spread valuables between pockets.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

Excellent. English is an official language and almost everyone speaks it; signs and menus are in English.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Malta, safety and security
• Lonely Planet: How to get around Malta
• Lovin Malta: Fake public transport page offers 'free' Tallinja cards
• Hubpy Malta: Restaurant tipping etiquette
• Hubpy Malta: Taxi guide (Bolt, eCabs, white taxis)
• Wikipedia: Buses in Malta

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