Arriving in Mgarr, we had lunch at One 80 Kitchen in the harbour. There was a nice outdoor area with views of the marina. Complimentary...

There is a walk from Mgarr to Xlendi, a distance of 12 km. It hugs the coast in spots. Since Victoria was closer to Xlendi, we started...

We had dinner inside the Citadel. Ta Rikardu has a rooftop terrace but it was too cold so we ended up dining indoors. Complimentary bread...

The main sight to see in Victoria is the Citadel, the ancient city-fortress of Gozo. It sits on a hilltop with a commanding view of the...

During our walking tour, we stopped at Red FR to grab a snack. It's located in the Old Town. Pick what you want and wait for it to be...

Victoria, also known as Rabat, is the capital of Gozo. Gozo is 1/3 the size of Malta with 1/10 the population. A quarter of Gozitans live...

Right next door to the Duke Boutique Hotel is a nice park--Villa Rundle Gardens. It was all decorated for Christmas. There were several...

We stayed in Victoria on Gozo and chose the Duke Boutique Hotel. It was conveniently located--a 5-minute walk from the Bus Terminus and...

We had planned to take the fast ferry from Valletta to Gozo, which takes 45 minutes, but the ferry was cancelled because of high winds....

We had dinner at Beati Paoli, located at 240 St. Paul Street. Fegato di coniglio alla marchese (rabbit liver)--€10. These were very good....

We grabbed a quick snack at Is-Suq Tal-Belt--Valletta Food Market. There's an open seating area and food options from all over the world....

The National Museum of Archaeology is worth a visit. Entry is €5. Plan on spending 1-2 hours. The museum provides an overview of the...

From the Lower Barrakka Gardens, continue along the waterfront until you reach the Upper Barrakka Gardens. The gardens were created in...

We were finally able to complete a walking tour of Valletta. Previously, it got too dark or started to rain. Castellania was built...

Malta is known for pizzas and we tried to eat at Soto Pizzeria, which was highly rated. We didn't have reservations and couldn't get a...

After returning to Valletta, we took another walking tour. We turned right after entering the City Gate and found Jean de Valette Square....

We had lunch at Coogi's, located at 5 Saint Agatha's Esplanade. There is outdoor seating. The interior is atmospheric. Fettucine al Ragu...

Getting from Marsaxlokk to Mdina by bus was not easy. We took Bus 81 to Bomba 2, crossed via underground to Bomba 1 and caught Bus 52 to...

The next day was Sunday and we headed to Marsaxlokk, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century. The Turkish fleet was moored here...

Dinner was at Porticello, on the waterfront. It's located on Boat Street. We sat outside with a view of Sliema. Complimentary olives to...