Melita Quest

Malta was Rome's naval base between Sicily and Africa.

Malta was Rome's naval base between Sicily and Africa. St. Paul was shipwrecked here in 60 AD and converted the island. Explore Roman ruins in Mdina, Christian catacombs, and Malta's small but improving wine scene. This is where Christianity and wine culture intersected.

A Wine Memories curated trail · winememories.fi

6 experiences 🇲🇹 Malta easy 1 week

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Curated by Wine Memories

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    Mdina: Roman Melita

    Malta's ancient capital, the "Silent City," built on Roman foundations. The name Medina was added by Arabs but Roman Melita walls underlie the fortifications.

    tour $
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    Domus Romana

    Roman town house museum with beautiful mosaics — finest Roman remains in Malta. Wine vessels and domestic artifacts show Roman lifestyle on this naval outpost.

    tour $
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    Ta' Betta Wine Estates

    Malta's best winery producing international varieties from limestone terroir. Modern winemaking on an island with limited wine history but growing quality.

    tasting $$
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    Gozo Island Wine

    Malta's sister island with more rural character and traditional winemaking. Visit small family producers and the Citadel with Roman artifacts.

    adventure $$
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    St. Paul's Catacombs

    Underground Roman and early Christian burial complex. Agape tables where early Christians held funeral feasts with wine. Where faith and wine intersected.

    tour $
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    Valletta Wine Bars

    Malta's capital city has an excellent wine bar scene serving local and imported wines. Historic fortified city with Baroque architecture and Mediterranean views.

    wine_bar $$

Plan the trip

Insider tip. Malta's wine is modest but improving fast. The history is the main attraction.

Getting there and around

Car required
Yes
Parking
Can be challenging in Valletta — use park-and-ride
Nearest airport
Malta (MLA)
Drinking and driving
Small island — easy to get around
Without a car
Buses work but car is easier

Where to stay

Base yourself in
Valletta or Mdina
Nightly range
$60-150/night

What it costs

Includes
2-3 nights, car rental, ferry to Gozo, tastings, site entries
Per person
$300-500