3 Days in Malta: What to See, Do & Eat in Just 72 Hours, Valletta, Malta

You know those places that just feel easy? Not in a boring way, but in that “everything is close, everything is beautiful, and somehow there’s always something happening” kind of way?

I’ve now been twice, and the second time confirmed what I suspected after the first: Malta is small, yes, but don’t let that fool you. Distances look short on the map (like, “oh it’s only 10 km, that’s nothing”), but with traffic… that can easily turn into a full-on journey. So planning your days right makes all the difference.

This guide is exactly how we spent 3 days in Malta: balancing beaches, food, culture, and just the right amount of partying. Think of it as your little shortcut to experiencing the best of the island without feeling rushed.

We started our trip at Golden Bay, and honestly… I didn’t even consider going anywhere else. This was my second time here, which says everything.

It’s one of those places where you just sit there thinking, “Okay… this is exactly why I came here.” ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).