Malta's Best Slow Travel Destinations

What is slow travel?

Travel shouldn’t be about simply ticking places off a bucket list. We should appreciate the time we spend in other places around the world. But in the age of Instagram, with the heightened pressure of visiting must-see spots, it’s easy to just crash through a place instead of truly experiencing it.

Slow travel is all about a change in mindset. There’s more emphasis on creating genuine connections with a location and its history, people, food and culture. You want to feel part of a place, rather than an uninvited guest. Locals respond much better to travellers who engage with their way of life and appreciate their surroundings.

Despite its name, you don’t need to physically slow down to enjoy this way of travelling. Instead, think of slow travel as a series of choices designed to enhance your experience and connection to your surroundings. Choose local restaurants over global chains; have a go at speaking the language, rather than relying on translation apps; visit the markets in a town instead of its supermarkets; take the train instead of a taxi.

Travelling like this does take research, but it’s a chance to break with the pace of modern living and reconnect with the true value of travel.

How to embrace slow travel in Malta

Malta is a bit of a hidden gem, packed full of culture and history. It has notably been invaded by a succession of powers, including the Phoenicians and Carthaginians, Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Aragonese, Knights of St. John, French, and British – all of whom have left a mark on its culture, architecture, and language. Taking time to see Malta’s unique cultural and historical sights is the best way to appreciate the country’s past.

And if you spend any time in Malta, it’s hard not to be taken aback by the natural beauty of these islands. But don’t just hop from one beautiful beach to another. Take your time to enjoy all of the scenery Malta has to offer.

Malta

Capital: Valletta

The Maltese Islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino

Flight time from London: Just over 3 hours

Average temperatures:

Month	High/low (°C)	Rain
January	16/9	8 days
February	16/9	7 days
March	17/10	5 days
April	20/12	3 days
May	24/15	1 day
June	28/19	0 days
July	31/22	0 days
August	31/22	0 days
September	28/20	3 days
October	25/18	5 days
November	20/14	7 days
December	17/11	8 days

What is slow travel?

How to embrace slow travel in Malta

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