Activities and experiences across the Maltese Islands
Stay at Cavalieri Hotel Malta, a member of Radisson Individuals and explore. From boat trips and water sports to diving, hiking, climbing, cycling, and local experiences, Malta offers countless ways to make every day memorable. Whether you prefer adventure, time on the water, or a more relaxed pace, there is something for every kind of traveler across the Maltese Islands.
Discover excursions and activities near our hotel in Malta
Make the most of your time in Malta at Cavalieri Hotel Malta, a member of Radisson Individuals. Explore a wide range of activities and experiences across the islands. From boat trips, diving, snorkelling, water sports, hiking, climbing, and cycling to sailing, food experiences, and outdoor adventures, there are plenty of ways to elevate your stay.
Choose your adventure—whether you are looking for active things to do in Malta, a relaxing day on the water, or something a little more adventurous, the Maltese Islands offer experiences for couples, families, solo travelers, and groups.
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Boat trips and coastal cruises in Malta
See Malta from a different perspective with a boat trip along the island’s scenic Mediterranean coastline. From relaxed sightseeing cruises and island-hopping excursions to private charters and sunset sailings, there are plenty of ways to spend time on the water while taking in limestone cliffs, hidden coves, sea caves, and clear blue bays.
Many boat trips include stops for swimming and snorkelling, while others focus on coastal sightseeing and visits to Malta, Gozo, and Comino. Scheduled cruises are great for organized schedules, while private charters allow more flexibility for couples, families, or groups.
During the warmer months, longer daylight hours and generally calmer conditions make boat trips especially popular. Depending on the excursion, enjoy a few hours on the water, a full-day cruise, or an evening sailing timed around sunset.
Wine tasting and vineyard experiences in Malta and Gozo
Explore Malta and Gozo through their growing wine culture, where sun-filled vineyards, local grape varieties, and Mediterranean flavors come together. Wine tasting experiences offer an easy way to learn more about the islands’ winemaking traditions while sampling locally produced reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines.
Several wineries and vineyards across Malta and Gozo welcome visitors for tastings, guided tours, and cellar experiences. These visits often include an introduction to the winemaking process, the influence of Malta’s climate and limestone-rich soil, and indigenous grape varieties such as Girgentina and Ġellewża. Many experiences also pair local wines with cheeses, olives, bread, and other Maltese produce.
This experience is great as a relaxed afternoon activity, a romantic experience for couples, or part of a wider food and culture itinerary. Gozo also offers intimate winery experiences surrounded by quieter countryside and traditional rural landscapes.
Scuba diving, wrecks, and underwater heritage
Explore beneath the surface of the Mediterranean and experience why scuba diving in Malta is one of the island’s standout activities. Malta, Gozo, and Comino offer a wide variety of shore and boat dives, with clear waters, underwater caves, reefs, dramatic rock formations, and an exceptional collection of historic wrecks. Malta lists more than 120 dive sites across the Maltese Islands, with options suitable for different experience levels.
For experienced divers, Malta’s underwater landscape also provides a fascinating connection to the islands’ maritime and wartime history. These include historic vessels, military aircraft, and archaeological remains that provide a unique perspective on the islands’ past.
Divers can choose from recreational reef and wreck dives, guided boat dives, training sessions, and more advanced technical experiences depending on their qualifications.
Coastal walks and scenic treks
Experience Malta on foot with coastal walks and scenic treks that reveal a quieter, more natural side of the islands. From rugged cliff paths and open countryside to seaside routes with sweeping Mediterranean views, walking in Malta offers a rewarding way to explore the landscape at a slower pace.
Routes across Malta and Gozo range from easy seaside walks to longer countryside treks, making them suitable for different fitness levels and interests. Along the way, walkers can pass traditional villages, historic watchtowers, dramatic limestone cliffs, salt pans, rural valleys, and stretches of coastline that are often missed when travelling by car.
Whether you're looking for coastal walks in Malta, hiking routes in Gozo, countryside trails, or scenic outdoor activities, exploring the Maltese Islands on foot is a simple way to combine nature, culture, and some of the best views the islands have to offer.
Indoor bouldering and rock climbing
Start with Crashpad Climbing Centre, Malta’s first purpose-built indoor bouldering facility and a first-of-its-kind climbing space for the island. Designed for all types of climbers, Crashpad offers a wide range of amenities, including dedicated kids’ climbing areas, safe padded landing zones, and the impressive TITAN Bouldering Competition Wall.
Outdoor climbing is where Malta really stands out. The islands’ limestone landscape offers a wide variety of climbing across sea cliffs, valleys, caves, and exposed coastal walls. Climbers can find sport routes, traditional climbing, bouldering, and deep water soloing, often with the Mediterranean directly below or stretching out behind the route.
Malta’s compact size also makes it easy to experience several climbing styles within the same stay. With year-round potential, varied terrain, and a growing local climbing community, Malta is an excellent destination for climbers looking to combine indoor bouldering with outdoor adventure.
Malta’s heritage, ancient temples, and historic cities
Step into thousands of years of history through Malta’s remarkable collection of fortified cities, ancient temples, churches, palaces, and archaeological sites. The islands’ heritage reflects centuries of different cultures and civilisations, creating one of the Mediterranean’s most distinctive historical landscapes.
Walk through narrow streets lined with traditional limestone buildings, explore imposing fortifications, and visit richly decorated churches that remain an important part of Maltese culture today.
Malta is also home to some of the world’s oldest surviving free-standing stone structures. Its prehistoric temples provide a fascinating glimpse into communities that lived on the islands thousands of years ago.
For visitors interested in Malta’s heritage, ancient temples, historic cities, churches, architecture, and cultural attractions, exploring the islands’ history is one of the most rewarding ways to understand the character and traditions of Malta.
