Beaches & parks
Lower Barrakka Gardens
A small, peaceful garden with a classical temple monument and views over the harbour mouth and the Siege Bell Memorial.
Boat & day trips
Birgu and the Three Cities
The fortified harbour towns facing Valletta, quieter and older, with Fort St Angelo, waterfront cafés and narrow lanes. A short ferry or traditional boat ride across the harbour from Lascaris Wharf.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Valletta Cruise Port (Pinto Wharf, Valletta Waterfront) | 15 min | ferry |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Saluting Battery
The row of historic cannons just below the Upper Barrakka Gardens. A gun is traditionally fired at noon, which you can watch from the gardens above; check locally for times and battery tours.
Beaches & parks
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Arcaded gardens on the highest point of the walls, with a sweeping view across the Grand Harbour to the Three Cities. The lift from the quay arrives right here.