Travel Guide of Mdina in Malta by Influencers and Travelers

Mdina, also known by its titles Città Vecchia or Città Notabile, is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period.

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1 - Blue Grotto

   9 km away

The Blue Grotto refers to a number of sea caverns on the south east coast of Malta, a short distance off the fishermen's harbour of Wied iż-Żurrieq limits of Qrendi, Malta

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2 - City Gate

   10 km away

City Gate is a gate located at the entrance of Valletta, Malta. The present gate, which is the fifth one to have stood on the site, was built between 2011 and 2014 to designs of the Italian architect Renzo Piano.

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3 - Scuba Diving in Bugibba

   7 km away

Discover scuba diving in Bugibba, Malta, and explore the extraordinary underwater world of the Mediterranean Sea between Qawra and St Paul's Bay! This is the perfect activity for anyone who wants to discover scuba diving and explores the delights of ...

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4 - St. John's Co-Cathedral

   10 km away

St John's Co-Cathedral is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral in Valletta, Malta, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. It was built by the Order of St.

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5 - Upper Barrakka Gardens

   10 km away

The Upper Barrakka Gardens are a public garden in Valletta, Malta. Along with the Lower Barrakka Gardens in the same city, they offer a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour. The gardens are located on the upper tier of St. Peter & Paul Bastion, which was built in the 1560s. The bastion's lower tier contains the Saluting Battery.

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6 - Boat Tours in Bugibba

   7 km away

Embark on this unforgettable sailing adventure aboard Europe's largest passenger sailing catamaran, departing from St Paul's Bay in Malta to Comino Island! This luxurious catamaran offers an adult-only atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a truly ex...

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7 - Valletta

   10 km away

Valletta is the capital city of Malta. Located in the South Eastern Region of the main island, between Marsamxett Harbour to the west and the Grand Harbour to the east, its population in 2014 was 6,444, while the metropolitan area around it has a population of 393,938.

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8 - Senglea

   10 km away

Senglea, also known by its title Città Invicta, is a fortified city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is one of the Three Cities in the Grand Harbour area, the other two being Cospicua and Vittoriosa, and has a population of approximately 2,720 people.

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9 - Stand up Paddle in Malta

   10 km away

Escape to the captivating coastal beauty of Mellieha Beach Bay in Malta and embark on this exhilarating stand-up paddle tour! Perfect for friends and families, this SUP tour has skyrocketed in popularity due to its unique blend of body workouts ...

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10 - Triton Fountain

   10 km away

The Tritons’ Fountain is a fountain located on the periphery of the City Gate of Valletta, Malta. It consists of three bronze Tritons holding up a large basin, balanced on a concentric base built out of concrete and clad in travertine slabs.

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11 - Fort Campbell

   9 km away

Fort Campbell, also known locally as Il-Fortizza ta' Selmun, is a former fort in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the British between 1937 and 1938.

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12 - Quad biking in Gozo

   18 km away

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled quad biking adventure and discover the hidden treasures of Gozo, Malta, while also enjoying a swim stop in the summertime! With state-of-the-art (2022) and high-powered 570cc ATV quad bikes, join your expert gu...

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13 - Auberge de Castille

   10 km away

The Auberge de Castille is an auberge in Valletta, Malta, that now houses the Office of the Prime Minister of Malta. The auberge is located at Castile Place, close to Saint James Cavalier, the Malta Stock Exchange, and the Upper Barrakka Gardens.

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14 - Fort St. Angelo

   10 km away

Fort St. Angelo is a bastioned fort in Birgu, Malta, located at the centre of the Grand Harbour. It was originally built in the medieval period as a castle called the Castrum Maris.

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15 - Windsurfing in Malta

   10 km away

Malta is year after year becoming one of the most solicited holiday destinations in Europe, its combination of historical heritage, amazing beaches, and its adventure sports offers may be the reason. One of the activities that stand out is windsurfin...

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16 - Grand Harbour

   11 km away

The Grand Harbour, also known as the Port of Valletta, is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. It has been substantially modified over the years with extensive docks, wharves, and fortifications.

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17 - Birgu

   11 km away

Birgu, also known by its title Città Vittoriosa, is an old fortified city on the south side of the Grand Harbour in the South Eastern Region of Malta.

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18 - St. Elmo Lighthouse

   11 km away
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19 - Fort Rinella

   12 km away

Rinella Battery is a Victorian battery in Kalkara, Malta. It is commonly referred to as Fort Rinella, although it was never classified as a fort while in use. It contains one of two surviving Armstrong 100-ton guns.

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20 - Kalkara

   12 km away

Kalkara is a village in the South Eastern Region of Malta, with a population of 3,014 as of March 2014. The name is derived from the Latin word for lime, and it is believed that there was a lime kiln present there since Roman times.

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21 - Comino

   15 km away

Comino, formerly called Ephaestia is a small island of the Maltese archipelago between the islands of Malta and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea, measuring 3.5 square kilometres in area.

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22 - L-Imġarr

   19 km away

Mġarr ix-Xini, is a bay close to Għajnsielem, Xewkija and Sannat on the Maltese island of Gozo. It lies in a gorge to the west of Mġarr Harbour, accessible mainly from the nearest village of Xewkija as well from Sannat.

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23 - Rotunda St. John Baptist Church

   21 km away
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24 - Gozo

   22 km away

Gozo, known locally as Għawdex and in antiquity as Gaulos, is an island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is part of the Republic of Malta. After the island of Malta itself, it is the second-largest island in the archipelago.

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25 - St George's Basilica

   23 km away
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