ManicMalta.com launched in 1997, making it one of the very first Maltese websites. It started as an events listing — gigs, festivals, club nights — back when most of Malta was still on dial-up. Nearly three decades later, it has grown into a travel and history site, but the original impulse is the same: share what is happening on these islands with people who care.
Who writes this
ManicMalta is written by John T, who lives and breathes Malta. The travel guides are based on years of walking the streets, eating the food, sitting through the festas, and watching the seasons turn over the Grand Harbour. The history articles are sourced from academic texts and primary documents, not scraped from Wikipedia. The travel advice tells you what is worth your time — and what to skip.
What this site covers
Events and Seasons — updated guides to festivals, concerts, festas, and seasonal activities across the Maltese calendar. Plan Your Trip — practical advice on transport, packing, itineraries, and when to visit. Beaches and Outdoors — every beach mapped, plus diving, hiking, and climbing. Where to Stay — honest neighbourhood comparisons, not affiliate rankings. History and Culture — from the Neolithic temples to the Great Siege to World War II, written with academic sourcing. Food and Drink — pastizzi, rabbit, lampuki, ftira, and where to find them. About Malta — facts, identity, and what life on a small Mediterranean island is actually like. Poems and Short Stories — original fiction and poetry set in Malta, including multilingual work.
Why trust this site
ManicMalta has been online since 1997 — one of the first websites dedicated to Malta. The content is written by someone with direct, lived experience of the places, events, and culture described. The history content draws on published academic sources and primary documents rather than secondary summaries. Where facts are disputed or uncertain, that is noted.
If something on this site is sponsored or contains affiliate links, it is clearly labelled. Editorial recommendations are never paid for.
Sponsor
ManicMalta is sponsored by a designer 2-bedroom apartment in Gżira, between Valletta, Sliema, and St Julian’s. This means the site does not depend on aggressive affiliate marketing or paid placements to survive. The content exists to be genuinely useful. The apartment exists for visitors who want a real base in Malta.
Get in touch
Questions about Malta, feedback on the site, or booking enquiries — reach out through the contact page.