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Malta’s location in the center of the Mediterranean has been established over centuries as a major port of call. Its natural ports and experienced navigators have been used and exploited from prehistoric times to the present day. In fact, in recent years, cruise ships have listed Malta as one of Europe’s top destinations, visiting all year round, so much so that Malta has been awarded the 2008 Seatrade Insider Award for Destination of the Year.

The imposing historical bastions that enclose the port are the first scenery that passengers see. This setting has welcomed more than 250 cruise ships a year and over 400,000 passengers, all eager to disembark and explore our beautiful Maltese island, even if only for a day. The Grand Harbor is the largest natural harbor in Europe and welcomes a large number of cruise ships as a port of call, return port and home port. Today, the Port of Valletta is one of the top ten cruise ports in the Western Mediterranean Region.

Valletta – Capital of Malta

While some city centers are often miles away from the port and therefore require a considerable amount of travel time, Malta’s capital, Valletta, is just a short drive from the seafront in La Valletta, allowing passengers to explore at their leisure! Valletta is a UNESCO world heritage site and a center for theatre, history, cafe life, wine bars and shopping. If you don’t intend to walk to the center, Valletta’s new waterfront cruise terminal is itself a one-stop-shop where cruise ships and their passengers can find all their needs catered for; check-in and baggage services, porters, duty-free shopping, a tourist information service, food and beverage facilities, retail stores, taxi services and a public bus service.

About Malta

Thanks to Malta’s small size, much can be seen when a cruise ship stops. Visitors can book a number of guided tours to the three cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua), Valletta, the medieval “silent city” of Mdina, or the prehistoric temples. You can also visit the Crafts Village in Ta’ Qali. If the stopover allows for a full day trip, visitors can also experience Gozo’s sleepy little sister island. Many cruise ship visitors are often so impressed with Malta that they return within a few months for a longer stay to explore the Maltese culture and lifestyle.

When your cruise starts or ends in Malta, it would be a great idea to stay a few days in a central Malta hotel to explore what the islands have to offer. The Maltese Islands offer a great selection of 5 and 4 star hotels, not to mention the varied shops, the wide gastronomic offer, the historical and archaeological sites, the spa and sports facilities, as well as extensive entertainment and nightlife options.

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