Beaches & parks
Spianada square
A huge open green square between the old town and the Old Fortress, with a bandstand, gardens and a cricket pitch, a legacy of British rule.
Sights
Old Fortress
A Venetian fortress on a rocky headland separated from town by a sea moat, with walls, a Greek-temple-style church and wide views from the top. Opening hours change with the season; check locally.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| New Port cruise berths and cruise passenger terminal | 20 min | taxi or public transport |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Museum of Asian Art (Palace of St Michael and St George)
Chinese, Japanese and other Asian art displayed in a grand colonnaded palace on the Spianada. Open daily April to October; from November to March it closes on Tuesdays and shuts mid-afternoon.
Food & drink
The Liston arcades
An elegant row of arcaded buildings facing the Spianada, lined with cafés: the place for a coffee or a ginger beer, a local favourite.