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St Julian's

Practical know-how for St Julian's: when to go, getting around, money, tipping and the small things that make a trip easier.

Plan your St Julian's trip

Best time to go
May–June and September for warm sea and lively evenings.
Currency
Euro (€)
Tipping
5 to 10% in restaurants if service is not included.
Language
Maltese and English (both official). English is spoken everywhere.
Plugs
Type G (the same three-pin plug as the UK), 230V. No adapter needed.
Emergency
112
Getting there and around

Airport: Malta International (MLA). Direct flights from London take about 3h 17m.

Public transport: a single ticket is typically £1.7–£2.2. A day pass or a travel card is usually better value if you ride several times a day.

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Money and tipping

Currency: Euro (€).

Tipping: 5 to 10% in restaurants if service is not included.

Take a debit or credit card with no foreign transaction fees if you can, carry a little cash for markets and small cafés, and when a machine offers to charge you in pounds, choose the local currency.

Typical daily spend: see the St Julian's cost guide.

Language, culture and daily rhythm

Language: Maltese and English (both official). English is spoken everywhere.

Rhythm of the day: Relaxed, late dinners. Some sights close in the afternoon on certain days.

  • Traffic drives on the left, as in the UK.
  • Buses are cheap but can be slow in summer traffic. Ferries to Valletta from Sliema are quick and scenic.
  • Book Gozo and Comino boat trips in advance for summer weekends.
Booking ahead and saving money

Free things to do: 8 of the 12 places in our St Julian's guide are free. See them.

Book timed-entry sights, popular restaurants and weekend trains ahead. Flights and hotels are usually cheapest booked 6 to 12 weeks out for city breaks, and earlier for summer beach holidays.

Safety, health and watch-outs

Emergency number: 112.

  • Comino’s Blue Lagoon is very crowded from late morning in summer.
  • Strong sun and little shade: carry water and sun protection.

A UK GHIC gives you access to state healthcare in the EU on the same terms as locals, but it is not a substitute for travel insurance. Take out insurance that covers medical care, cancellation and your activities.

Practical details

Plugs and voltage: Type G (the same three-pin plug as the UK), 230V. No adapter needed.

Tap water: Tap water is safe but tastes strongly of desalination, so many people prefer bottled.

Entry and documents: Entry rules, passport validity and any pre-travel registrations change. Always check the GOV.UK foreign travel advice page for your destination before you book and again before you travel.

General guidance for Malta, written for UK travellers. Rules, prices and opening hours change: check official sources (GOV.UK foreign travel advice, venue websites) before you travel.