3 Things to Do on a Sunday in Malta

We are approaching high season in Malta, and soon the island will be even more crowded than it already is. So, I thought it was high time I wrote a post about leisure activities in beautiful Malta. Of course, this applies just as much to permanent residents as it does to visitors. Here are three possibilities for how to spend a Sunday in Malta.

Tip 1: Take a Sunday Trip to Sicily

My first suggestion involves a bit of effort, but it's worth it. Have you considered a trip to Sicily? The Italian island is only about 90 km away as the crow flies. There are ferries running between Valletta and Pozzallo, a port town on the southern tip of Sicily. Depending on which operator you choose (high-speed catamaran vs. standard ferry), the crossing takes between two and four hours. Once there, Sicily obviously has Mount Etna to offer—one of the few major active volcanoes left in Europe.

Tip 2: A Sunday Church Tour of Malta

My second tip is to take a closer look at Malta's churches—and you don't need to be strictly religious to do so. As a very Catholic country, Malta has a special relationship with the church, which is impressively reflected in the numbers. There are over 300 churches on Malta, which is an extremely high number relative to the surface area and population. As the saying goes: Malta has a church for every day of the year.

Tip 3: Go Diving in Malta

What many people don't know is that Malta has some of the cleanest sea water in the EU. These are naturally ideal conditions for divers, and I can really recommend everyone give it a try at least once. For the more experienced divers among you, there are special dive spots, such as sunken ships from the Second World War. If this topic interests you, I'd recommend reading my article titled "Diving in Malta: The Tugboat Rozi and Other Highlights".