St Julian's

5 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.

5 places in St Julian's

Day Trips~£30

Gozo Day Trip

Gozo (ferry)

A quieter sister island of cliffs, Roman ruins and pretty towns, by ferry from Malta.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Couples · Beach lovers

Ferries run frequently

View Tickets
Day Trips~£15

Popeye Village Day Trip

Mellieħa (15 km)

The original set from the 1980 Popeye film, now a family-friendly attraction.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families

Daily, roughly 9:30–17:00

Hidden GemsFree

Mdina

Mdina

Malta’s silent walled former capital, a maze of honey-coloured lanes, palaces and quiet squares on a hilltop.

  • Suggested time: 2h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Open all day

Hidden GemsFree

Dingli Cliffs

Dingli

The island’s highest cliffs, with a clifftop walk and sweeping sea views, best at sunset.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Photographers

Open all day

Hidden GemsFree

Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

Marsaxlokk

A harbour of colourful luzzu fishing boats, with seafood restaurants and a market on Sundays.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Everyone

Open all day; market on Sundays

Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.

The big sights in St Julian's