The port of Valletta is located on the island of Malta. Valletta is a walled city and the capital of the Republic of Malta. Malta has been under the control of many conquerors over its 7,000-year history. Malta gained independence from Britain in 1964. Valletta was built by the Knights of the Order of St. John, during the Crusades, to serve as a refuge to treat the wounded.
Valletta Malta
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| Month | Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit) | Precipitations |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Average Maximum | (mminch) | |
| January | 1151 1355 1660 | 973.75 |
| February | 1050 1254 1660 | 582.25 |
| March | 1152 1457 1763 | 401.50 |
| April | 1355 1661 2067 | 251.00 |
| May | 1660 2067 2475 | 110.50 |
| June | 1966 2475 2883 | 50.25 |
| July | 2271 2780 3189 | 20.00 |
| August | 2272 2781 3289 | 70.25 |
| September | 2169 2576 2883 | 461.75 |
| October | 1865 2171 2577 | 793.00 |
| November | 1559 1864 2169 | 973.75 |
| December | 1254 1458 1763 | 1064.25 |
Where is located the Port of Valetta Cruise Terminal
The ships dock at the foot of the city in the port of Valletta. The arrival of the ship, when the sun rises over the fortifications, gives a magnificent spectacle. Shops, cafes and restaurants can be found in the old warehouses along the pier.
The city is easily visited on foot if you are physically fit. To get to the walled city, you will have to climb the hill. Alternatively, the Barrakka Lift allows you to reach, from the port, the Upper Barrakka Garden in the walled city.
Travelling around the Valletta Cruise Port
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bus service can allow you to reach other cities on the island.
local_taxiTaxis are available at the port, but are expensive. There are also
electric mini-cabs that can accommodate 3 passengers whose fare cannot exceed 5 euros per trip.
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hop-on hop-off tourist bus allows you to visit the main attractions of the city.
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Activities in Valletta
Landmarks
St John’s Co-Cathedral
Built by the Order of the Knights of St. John, this church was completed in 1577. Over time, the church was enriched with many paintings and works of art given as gifts. You will be dazzled by the gilding of its décor.
Grand Masters Palace
This palace was built by Grand Master Jean de Valette and enlarged by his successors of the Order of St. John. The building was used as the Residence of the Governor and the first parliament during the British rule. It retained its vocation as a parliament after independence from 1964 until 2015. The offices of the President of Malta are now located there.
Upper Barrakka Gardens
This square on the walls of eastern Valletta is landscaped with fountains and statues. You will have a beautiful view of the port.
Museums
National Museum of Archaeology
In a building of Baroque architecture, this museum presents artifacts from the prehistoric and Phoenician periods.
Nature
Blue Grotto
Crystal clear cobalt-blue water surrounds this series of 9 caves whose walls have different colors depending on the minerals that compose them.
Activities
Underground Valletta
Discover the tunnels and fortifications of Valletta which was built as a fortress before being the city we know now.
Nearby
Mdina
In the center of the island of Malta, this medieval walled town has only 300 inhabitants. Mdina was the former capital of Malta.
Marsaxlokk
See the pretty colorful fishing boats as you take a stroll through this small fishing village.
