Holiday homes in Malta.

Spring and autumn offer warm weather without the intense heat and crowds of high summer, and they are pleasant for exploring Valletta, Mdina and the coast. July and August are hot and busy, and popular spots like the Blue Lagoon fill up fast at midday. Winters are mild, quieter and good for sightseeing and walking.

Malta has an extensive bus network, and the islands are small, so you can base yourself in one place and day-trip widely. A short car ferry connects Malta and Gozo, while boat trips run to Comino and the Blue Lagoon. Some visitors rent a car for Gozo's quieter roads, though buses and ferries cover most trips.

The Blue Lagoon on Comino is at its best early in the morning or later in the afternoon, especially in July and August, when the middle of the day gets very crowded. Going outside peak hours, or visiting in shoulder season, gives you the bright turquoise water with far more space to enjoy it.

In Valletta, highlights include St John's Co-Cathedral with its Caravaggio, the Grandmaster's Palace and the harbour views from the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Mdina, the walled Silent City, is best experienced slowly, ideally in the evening once the day crowds have gone, when its quiet stone lanes are at their most atmospheric.

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