Malta & Gozo Family Holidays & Breaks

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Choose a family holiday to Malta

Take the Family are a UK-based travel agency specialising in family golidays to incredible destinations like Malta. Expect knowledgable advice, bespoke itineraries, convenient travel arrangements, and accommodation that's perfect for the needs of your family.

Why choose a Malta family holiday?

Perfectly placed between Sicily and the North African coast, the sister islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino may be small but they a total delight, with a vast array of things to do and see. And you can hop between them by short ferry rides, which is fun in itself.

Book a holiday in Malta with Take the Family and discover a thrilling history involving no less than the swashbuckling Knights of St John, which you can see in various fascinating sights, together with exciting outdoor adventures for active families, including hiking, cycling, snorkelling, sea kayaking and paddle-boarding.

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Take the Family can tailor-make the perfect holiday in Malta and/or Gozo for your family. Contact one of our travel advisors now and let's discuss your dream trip.

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Things to do with kids in Malta

Malta Beaches and Watersports

Beaches

Head to Malta's best beaches, with shallow, crystal-clear waters and ample space for sandcastle-building and beach games, snorkelling and water sports. Some of the more popular beaches on Malta are Mellieha Bay (Ghadira Bay), with soft golden sands and safe paddling, and Golden Bay, a Blue Flag beach with cafés, restaurants and watersports facilities.

Blue Grotto

Venture to the Blue Grotto, with caverns lit by phosphorescent underwater plants, and take a day-long boat trip around the coast, including lunch and stops for swimming

Marsaxlokk

Enjoy a seafood lunch by the harbour in the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, known for its colourful boats and Sunday fish market, plus a tour of Game of Thrones filming locations, and trips to the National Aquarium and to Popeye Village, the film set of the 1980 musical.

Ramla Bay

Check out Ramla Bay on Gozo, renowned for its stunning red-gold sands and clear waters brilliant for snorkelling. It's also surrounded by lush countryside lovely for walking and hiking.

Boat trips

Hop aboard boat trips to the Blue Hole and Fungus Rock from Gozo’s Dwejra Bay.

Malta History and Culture

Valletta

Explore the narrow alleyways and lovely architecture of Malta's capital, Valletta, UNESCO listed and steeped in history from the days of the Knights of St John to the part the island played in World War II. The Baroque St John’s Co-Cathedral is captivating for older children and adults - not least for the Caravaggio painting depicting the beheading of St John the Baptist.

Three Cities

Enjoy the breathtaking views from Valletta across its harbour to the Three Cities that surround this international port: Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea. Travel to them across the harbour by traditional djhajsa (water taxi), then tour them by small electric car.

Churches

Take a drive around Malta and/or Gozo spotting churches with splendid domes and steeples. Mosta has among the largest unsupported domes in the world and is also remarkable for having survived being pierced by a bomb during the war.

Mdina

Explore Malta's 'silent city', the ancient, walled former capital Mdina, with spectacular views and a warren of small alleys – especially atmospheric by night, when lamplit.

Ggantija Temples

Take a look at Gozo’s Ggantija Temples, which enchant kids and adults alike by being even older than the Egyptian pyramids.

Enjoying fresh seafood in Marsaxlokk

What to eat as a family in Malta

Food in Malta is delicious and the welcome is warm, whether you eat in your hotel or resort or in charming seaside cafes or family-run eateries.

Seafood is particularly popular, but other iconic dishes include pastizzi (flaky pastries filled with ricotta or mushy peas, stuffat tal-fenek (slow-cooked rabbit stew – the national dish), timpana (baked macaroni with meat sauce and cheese), and ftira biż-żejt (sourdough tuna and caper sandwiches).

Kayaking around the coastline of Malta

When to go to Malta with kids

The best time to go to Malta with kids is generally spring and autumn: April–June and September/October, when temperatures range from around 19°C to 28°C – ideal for exploring without the intense summer heat, yet with sea temperatures still comfortable for swimming and watersports.

Festas

On the other hand, summer in Malta brings traditional festas, which provide a captivating glimpse into the islands' rich heritage and religious devotion to the patron saints of their villages and towns.

Popeye Village in Malta

How to get to Malta from the UK

There are direct flights from the UK to Malta, from London and regional airports, taking about three hours.

Travelling within Malta

To see the islands at their best, hire a car – buses are cheap but get crowded. We can include car rental in the bespoke Malta holiday we create for you, as well as flight from the airport most convenient to you.

You can get to Gozo from Malta in just 30 minutes by ferry.

Malta

Hilton Malta

The Westin Dragonara

db Seabank Resort+Spa

Gozo Island Explorer