@hidden.gems.malta: Most people don’t ruin their Malta trip — they just fall into the obvious traps. Here are a few to avoid: 1. Going to the Blue Lagoon at midday 🚫 Between 11am–3pm it gets extremely crowded. The water is still beautiful — but the experience isn’t. Go early (before 9am) or later in the afternoon. 2. Assuming Malta is only beaches 🌊 A lot of people come focused only on the sea and completely miss places like Mdina, the Three Cities, or the cliffs on the west coast — which are some of the most memorable parts of the island. 3. Renting a car without understanding parking 🚗 In areas like Sliema and Valletta, parking can take longer than the drive itself. If you’re staying central, Bolt/Uber is often easier. 4. Doing only Valletta and skipping the rest 🏰 Valletta is amazing — but it’s just one part of Malta. Gozo, Comino, and the south coast completely change your experience. 5. Booking the cheapest boat tour you find ⛵ Some boats are overcrowded with limited stops. A slightly better option can completely change your day at sea. Follow @hiddengems.malta for smarter ways to explore Malta. #malta #maltatravel #visitmalta #gozo #traveltips
These things you described are not tourist traps, they are just advice!!!! I just returned from Malta two days ago and I have not encountered a single tourist trap or tourist scam!!! They are extraordinarily attentive and polite to tourists
2026-03-24 22:21:55
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Mahina Akhter :
Is 3 days enough to see everyday ?
2026-05-01 12:32:35
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Danaya S :
Do you sail through the caves? Or sale inside them?
2026-06-03 14:55:05
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William Torreggiani :
Don’t don’t don’t go to comino. Crammed sardines and no shelter from the sun. Many places in Malta are great but we had to be rescued to save ourselves
2026-03-23 22:29:45
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Doggo :
Goo lagoon is not worth seeing since any other beach is really just as good
2026-04-09 20:56:58
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chantelxox27 :
Also don’t rent a car if you don’t know how to drive on narrow roads… I get stuck behind tourists almost every day on roads that are not even that narrow
2026-03-24 11:31:18
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Joyce :
Where is this beach
2026-03-23 09:40:28
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Shazza :
Blue Lagoon. Over hyped over crowded cattle yard
2026-03-23 16:47:40
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HUGH-G-RECTION ⚜teamclear⌚️🎩⚜ :
can u have a pedal and crank in the sea?
2026-05-04 08:20:58
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❤️ sonia 🇳🇬🇫🇷 :
I don’t care about the crowd all I need is the sun to have fun 🤩
2026-03-22 17:08:56
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Scene On Gozo :
I'd add only visiting Gozo for a couple of hours on a boat trip. It deserves so much more time than a quick stop in Victoria.
2026-03-23 07:33:45
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mamanina :
Malta is amazing 🥰
2026-03-23 08:14:45
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Stuart Simpson746 :
Went and couldn’t find a single spot to lie down or any shade , only shaded part was a tent for the queue to get the next ferry out of there , only managed to stay 40 minutes
2026-03-24 16:20:37
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gg996 :
We were on our honeymoon on Malta, 6 days in october. 0 beaches, 100 experience✨
2026-04-15 06:57:34
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Hazel :
… Malta is a lovely place to go on holiday! I’ve been 4 times and have always stayed in different areas! 🥰😁
2026-03-24 13:51:38
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3Sky29 :
don't go to St.Georges Bay St julians
2026-03-24 17:29:48
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andreeag :
24 euro bus ticket for 7days😁
2026-03-23 15:22:30
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Yveruby :
Bus tours are not worth it unless you are in Malta for more than 2 days. Traffic is very bad.
2026-04-22 08:03:23
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selcukteacher :
I really miss my hidden spot, Mistra Battery. 🥺
2026-05-05 18:08:09
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MasonM🌴🤲 :
what are you on about, blue lagoon is class
2026-04-25 18:53:31
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TerraTalesVoyage :
The blue lagoon
2026-05-14 05:59:29
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elc1p :
We go on Tuesday and are hiring a car. Is parking a nightmare?
2026-05-08 10:19:26
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AG :
The car this is so right. I’m glad I rented one because driving to the other side of the island is great, but we didn’t realize the parking situation so now we have to plan everything that’s close by to different spots each day so we don’t have to worry about finding a million places to park
2026-05-01 17:48:06
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DieBiniBinI :
Shit😏
2026-04-27 06:11:14
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Simone Dias :
Linda
2026-03-24 12:57:54
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