Guidebook for Ir-Rabat
Sightseeing
Mdina Glass Shop
Triq InguanezThe Mdina gate.
Katakombi ta 'San Pawl
Hal-BajjadaIl-Katidral ta 'Mdina
2 Triq San PawlParish Church of St Paul & Grotto Of St Paul
64 Triq Ir-RebhaSt. Agatha's Historical Complex and Catacombs
Hal-BajjadaOut of the tourist radar, visit the priory courtyard for some piece and quiet. This was also used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
Church of St Dominic & The Blessed Virgin
San DuminkuOut of the tourist radar, visit the priory courtyard for some piece and quiet. This was also used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
Pass by the "Cjaki" Mill, an 18th century windmill hidden among this residential neighbourhood.
J.Muscat
J.MuscatPass by the "Cjaki" Mill, an 18th century windmill hidden among this residential neighbourhood.
Santa Marija Tal-Virtù Chapel
Triq Tal-VirtuPerfect spot to enjoy some amazing views.
Enjoy the stunning views from the hill of the Laferla cross surrounded by the Girgenti countryside. Look for the Mar Casar winery for an interesting detour!
Laferla Cross
Enjoy the stunning views from the hill of the Laferla cross surrounded by the Girgenti countryside. Look for the Mar Casar winery for an interesting detour!
Getting Around
The Rabat bus interchange offers connections to most of the island. From here you can also catch the hop-on, hop-off bus as well as the tourist train.
Triq tal-Mużew
Triq tal-MużewThe Rabat bus interchange offers connections to most of the island. From here you can also catch the hop-on, hop-off bus as well as the tourist train.
Food Scene
Is-Serkin is an institution when it comes to pastizzi.
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Crystal Palace
Triq San PawlIs-Serkin is an institution when it comes to pastizzi.
Open 24/7 serving fresh bread every day. Don't miss the traditional Maltese bread and the ftira. They also make some sweet pastries.
Falzon Bakery - Rabat
7 College StreetOpen 24/7 serving fresh bread every day. Don't miss the traditional Maltese bread and the ftira. They also make some sweet pastries.
Perfect spot for dinner with stunning views over the southern part of Malta. Many restaurants to choose from!
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Rabat Saqqajja Bus Station
Is-SaqqajjaPerfect spot for dinner with stunning views over the southern part of Malta. Many restaurants to choose from!
Da Luigi Restaurant
Try their famous cakes and take in the views.
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Fontanella Tea Garden
Try their famous cakes and take in the views.
Palazzo Castelletti Restaurant
62 Triq San PawlSt.Paul's Bakery has been established more than a 100 years ago. Try the Maltese Bread traditionally Baked in a wood burning oven.
St. Paul's Bakery
St.Paul's Bakery has been established more than a 100 years ago. Try the Maltese Bread traditionally Baked in a wood burning oven.
Small coffee shop serving a selection of snacks made from local produce.
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Ta' Doni
Triq San PawlSmall coffee shop serving a selection of snacks made from local produce.
Nice selection of Italian food with an abundance of vegan choices. Lovey terrace as well.
Coogi's Restaurant & Tea Garden
Nice selection of Italian food with an abundance of vegan choices. Lovey terrace as well.
Mar Casar La Maison Du Vin Naturel Winery
Triq San Lawrenz ta' L-GholjaLocal winery.
Take away joint with many choices to choose from including some delicious pizza.
Zagallo's Take Away & Pizzeria
1 FerrisTake away joint with many choices to choose from including some delicious pizza.
Agape
25 KatalduGrotto Tavern
Bottegin Palazzo Xara
Triq San PawlL’Enoteca
29 KatalduLovely upmarket wine bar on Kataldu square.
Local take away joint serving a vast variety of fast food including delicious pizza. Perfect if you are on a budget.
Zagallo's Take Away & Pizzeria
1 FerrisLocal take away joint serving a vast variety of fast food including delicious pizza. Perfect if you are on a budget.
La brioscia
Triq San PawlThe best ice cream shop in town serving delicious Italian gelato.
Enjoy a wine tasting experience at this 4-hectare wine estate on terraced land in Girgenti. Contact them in advance for booking.
Ta’ Betta Wine Estates
Enjoy a wine tasting experience at this 4-hectare wine estate on terraced land in Girgenti. Contact them in advance for booking.
One of my favourites in Mdina. Coogies offers delicious pizzas in a warm atmosphere and at reasonable prices. Also caters for vegans.
Coogi's Pizzeria @ Palazzo Costanzo
29 Triq IL VillegaignonOne of my favourites in Mdina. Coogies offers delicious pizzas in a warm atmosphere and at reasonable prices. Also caters for vegans.
Parks & Nature
Perfect picnic spot surrounded by nature, just 30 minutes away.
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Buskett Gardens
Perfect picnic spot surrounded by nature, just 30 minutes away.
This area includes the crafts village (currently under refurbishment), a national park, a petting farm and the Meridiana winery.
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Ta' Qali
This area includes the crafts village (currently under refurbishment), a national park, a petting farm and the Meridiana winery.
Wied il-Qlejja
Chadwick Lakes, is the longest valley found on the island of Malta.
One of my favourite beaches on the island. In summer go on a weekday early in the morning to enjoy a quiet beach.
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Ghajn Tuffieha Bay
Triq In-NahhalijaOne of my favourite beaches on the island. In summer go on a weekday early in the morning to enjoy a quiet beach.
A 15 minute drive will take you to the closest beach of Gnejna. While you are there check out some of the typical restaurants serving rabbit, snails and other Maltese delicacies in Mgarr.
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Il-Bejgħ ta' Baħar Ġnejna
A 15 minute drive will take you to the closest beach of Gnejna. While you are there check out some of the typical restaurants serving rabbit, snails and other Maltese delicacies in Mgarr.
Walk through nature and enjoy the amazing views over the cliffs. You can walk here from Rabat or take a bus.
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Dingli Cliffs
Walk through nature and enjoy the amazing views over the cliffs. You can walk here from Rabat or take a bus.
One of the numerous walking trails in the vicinity of Rabat.
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Bahrija station
One of the numerous walking trails in the vicinity of Rabat.
Id-Dwejra
Typical Maltese countryside along the trails of Dwejra leading to the village of Mgarr.
This unique location can be reached on foot in about 90 minutes. Enjoy great view from up the hill of the Laferla Cross.
While you are in the area make do make an appointment at the Mar Casar winery and taste some amazing wine while surround by Maltese countryside!
Laferla Cross
This unique location can be reached on foot in about 90 minutes. Enjoy great view from up the hill of the Laferla Cross.
While you are in the area make do make an appointment at the Mar Casar winery and taste some amazing wine while surround by Maltese countryside!
A short walk through “Triq Tal-Virtù” will take you to the area known as Tal-Virtù. This area enjoys a belvedere with views over the south of Malta and a glimpse of the 500-year-old “Santa Marija Tal-Virtù Chapel”.
Tal-Virtù
A short walk through “Triq Tal-Virtù” will take you to the area known as Tal-Virtù. This area enjoys a belvedere with views over the south of Malta and a glimpse of the 500-year-old “Santa Marija Tal-Virtù Chapel”.
Shopping
Triq Santa Rita
Triq Santa RitaThe Sunday market along St.Rita Street.
Arts & Culture
Wignacourt Museum
2 College StreetCasa Bernard
46 Triq San PawlThe Roman Villa in Rabat in well known for its beautiful and fine Roman mosaic pavements.
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Domvs Romana
GheriexemThe Roman Villa in Rabat in well known for its beautiful and fine Roman mosaic pavements.