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Malta's tiny, stunning capital within massive fortification walls. Packed with Baroque architecture, St John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace, and harbour views. Very safe and walkable.
The gateway town to Valletta with beautiful gardens (Argotti, Sa Maison) and the Phoenicia Hotel. Very safe.
A popular waterfront town across the harbour from Valletta with shops, restaurants, and a beautiful seaside promenade. Very popular with visitors. Safe.
Malta's main nightlife and entertainment hub. Paceville area has bars and clubs. Spinola Bay is beautiful. Very touristy and safe, though Paceville gets rowdy on weekend nights.
One of the Three Cities (Vittoriosa) with incredible maritime history, Fort St Angelo, and the Malta Maritime Museum. Very charming and safe.
Another of the Three Cities with the beautiful Gardjola Gardens and stunning harbour views. Very safe and charming.
The largest of the Three Cities with historic dockyard areas. Being revitalized. Safe.
Home to the University of Malta and the Msida yacht marina. Safe and practical.
A central town with views of Manoel Island and good access to Sliema and Valletta. Safe and practical.
A small town with embassies and a pleasant waterfront promenade. Very safe.
Pietà is a quiet residential area. Safe for solo travellers.
Home to the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (UNESCO, book months ahead) and near the Tarxien Temples. Very safe.
Home to the Tarxien Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage megalithic site. Safe residential area.
Fgura is a quiet residential area. Safe for solo travellers.
Żabbar is a quiet residential area. Safe for solo travellers.
A quiet harbourside town with Fort Rinella. Safe and pleasant.
San Ġwann is a quiet residential area. Safe for solo travellers.
A busy commercial town. Not particularly touristy but has some interesting historic spots. Safe during the day.
An industrial area near the port. Not touristy and not particularly attractive. Safe enough but no reason to visit.
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