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.
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Maltese and English
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Time difference
UTC: 1
from New York: +6h
from San Francisco: +8h
from London: +1h
Tips
5% to 10% will be appreciated in restaurants and taxis.
Weather
°C
°F
| Month | Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit) | Precipitations |
|---|---|---|
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Minimum
Average
Maximum
| (mminch) | |
| January | 1151
1355
1660
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973.75
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| February | 1050
1254
1660
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582.25
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| March | 1152
1457
1763
|
401.50
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| April | 1355
1661
2067
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251.00
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| May | 1660
2067
2475
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110.50
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| June | 1966
2475
2883
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50.25
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| July | 2271
2780
3189
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20.00
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| August | 2272
2781
3289
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70.25
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| 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 locate 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
directions_subwayThe 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.
directions_busA 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.
Useful References
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