These are the best addresses in Malta

From hotels to shopping hotspots

If you would like to immerse yourself in the history of Malta , you should remember the following addresses.

RESIDENTS

The Xara Palace
The hotel is located in a converted 17th century palazzo in the heart of the medieval city of Mdina, the former capital of Malta. The second branch, which is housed in the old pharmacy, was only recently opened. The soundscape includes the clattering of hooves and the tinkling of carriages driving through the narrow streets. Romantic!

www.relaischateaux.com

" Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz "
If you want to stay in style on Gozo, there is no way around the Kempinski. The U-shaped building is set in 30,000 m2 of semi-tropical gardens and has 141 luxurious rooms, suites and apartments with balconies and terraces overlooking the three palm-fringed pools.

www.kempinski.com





ESSEN

de Mondion
In Mdina, chef Clint Grech has earned a Michelin star at de Mondion, part of the Relais & Châteaux Hotel The Xara Palace, in 2024. The restaurant on the roof terrace offers a spectacular panoramic view of the island, provided you can take your eyes off your plate during the seven-course menu.

www.relaischateaux.com





' Diar il-Bniet '
If you like to get stuck in, you should join chef Godwin Mercieca in the kitchen at the rustic Diar il-Bniet in Ħad-Dingli. He will show you how to make really good ravioli filled with goat's cheese. But beware: they will never taste as good again ...

diarilbniet.com

" Tartarun "
The outwardly inconspicuous Tartarun is located directly on the promenade of Marsaxlokk. In the Schiavone family restaurant, the brothers James, the culinary talent at the stove, and his brother Stephen, the sommelier, do extraordinary things. If you love fish and seafood, this is the place for you.

www.tartarun.com





SHOP

Joseph Busuttil HandMade Maltese Lace
Bizzilla, as Maltese lace is called in Malti, is 100% handmade by Joseph Busuttil. His grandfather founded the company over a century ago, and since then it has mainly sold lace from Gozo made from linen or silk. Do as Queen Victoria did: she once ordered "eight dozen pairs of long gloves" to support the craftswomen.

222, Merchants Street, Valletta

' Captain's Cut '
Keith-John Caruana works on his creations in a historic store with a bright red façade. The retired army captain produces not only tailor-made belts
leather corsages, bags, dog accessories and much more. If you want to get to grips with the leather yourself, there are also workshops where you can learn the art of leather processing.

captainscutleather.com





' Victor Galea Haberdashery '
Behind the light blue wooden shutters, which are eagerly awaiting a new coat of paint, lies a gem from another era. For around 65 years, you can find everything you need for haberdashery here: cords, ribbons, lace trims, thread, buttons, etc. A visit to Pierre, the founder's son, is always worthwhile.

22, St. John Street, Valletta

' Ta'Xmun Olive Grove '
Olive grower Charles Bugeja, who at first - and second - glance looks just like actor Jeff Goldblum, has been in the business for a long time and knows: "The olive oil in the supermarkets has nothing to do with what I produce here!" It's best to book a tasting including a guided tour, as Bugeja can tell you interesting and passionate stories about his trees, the enemy apple weavers, proper storage and much more.

T. +356 99 40 44 48, Żebbuġ