The popular resorts are Buggiba and St. Julian's. Buggiba is a lively place and focuses on bars and restaurants and St. Julian's is a village to suit all ages. Paceville, part of St Julian is known for its clubs and nightlife. Melleiha, Golden Sands, and Paradise Bays are popular for their sandy beaches. Mellieha Bay, found towards the North of the island is perfect for younger kids as great for paddling and swimming.

Things to do with children in Malta

Malta not only has fantastic beaches for the younger ones, they will enjoy a day out at one of the most popular family attractions, the Marine Park at Bahar ic-Caghaq, where you can get close up to sealions and the older kids ones can swim with dolphins. Splash and Fun Waterpark is just adjacent, so you can finish the day off shooting down the four water slides or playing in the playground.

Family  trips in Malta

Malta’s Blue Grotto promises a breathtaking experience in one of Malta’s distinctive sea caves. Float in a boat through the caves and see how the sunlight hits the grotto in from below to give it its brilliant blue hue. More details...

Maltas Complete sightseeing tour - Besides beautiful scenery and a thriving modern culture, Malta boasts a surprising amount of ancient historical ruins. Spend the day wandering around the traditional Maltese market square, explore the famed Tarxien Temples and the breathtaking Zurrieq Valley . More details...

Jeep tour of Gozo - Explore Malta's sister island of Gozo on this excellent day-long tour.Quieter, greener and more picturesque than Malta, Gozo has a character all its own. View the most beautiful, unspoilt and natural parts of the island. See the famous Inland Sea, the legendary Fungus Rock and the dramatic rock arch known as the Azure Window. More details...

Recommended Family friendly hotels in Malta

Enjoy the luxury spa and fitness centre at Le Méridien, located on the seafront at Balluta Bay, just off the pleasant promenade which stretches to the centre of St. Julians. Children have their own mini club and kids’ playground. Under 12s stay for free! More details...

Pergola Club Hotel & Spa is built on the sides of one of the valleys in Mellieha, the hotel offers exquisite views. Pergola Club Hotel & Spa features a children's play area, a games room and an indoor and outdoor pool.

Family package holidays to Malta

Thomas Cook  - Fantastic cjoice of family holiday on resors such as Valletta, Julian's Bay, Bugibba and Sliema
First choice family holidays - Malta’s a great Mediterranean escape. Think year-round sunshine, diamond-clear seas and cobbled towns hemmed with shops, bars and restaurants.

Eco friendly family holidays / Adventure family holiday in Malta

An exciting week-long adventure to Malta and Gozo, the crossroads of the Mediterranean. Highlights include snorkelling in the clear Mediterranean Sea, cycling around the hills of Gozo and Victoria and the quaint and sleepy capital of Gozo. More details...