Attard

People visit Attard to see the San Anton Gardens. First planted in the 17th century, they now contain a wide variety of flowers, shrubs and other plants. Plan a short stop on the way to Mdina. 4 mi/7 km southwest of Valletta.

Birkirkara

This town (pop. 20,700) on Malta has interesting old streets - it's a pleasant place for strolling. Be sure to see the baroque-style St. Helena's Church. On Wednesday morning, the town hosts an open market. 3 mi/5 km west of Valletta.

Dingli

In Dingli, you'll find the 400-year-old Verdala Castle. While the old fort isn't open to the public, nearby Buskett Gardens offers strollers a chance to walk through lovely citrus orchards. There are impressive views from Dingli Cliffs, the highest point in Malta. 8 mi/13 km southwest of Valletta.

Qormi

This medieval town (pop. 18,800) is a great place to just walk around - the narrow streets have plenty of atmosphere. Be sure to stop in the Stagno Palace and the 16th-century St. George Church. 3 mi/5 km southwest of Valletta.

Paola

Paola is the site of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. These three stories of underground chambers used for religious and burial purposes, were carved out of solid rock over several centuries beginning in 2,400 BC. Also nearby at Tarxien, are the impressive 4,000-year-old megalithic monuments and temples. This series of structures consists of stone idols, altars, screens, fireplaces and chambers. It is best to allow at least half a day to visit both Paola and Tarxien. 3 mi/5 km south of Valletta.

Popeye Village

A short drive from the popular beach at Mellieha brings you to a unique movie attraction: the main set from Robert Altman's 1980 comedy-musical Popeye, starring Robin Williams as the spinach-loving sailor, preserved as it appears on screen. You can walk around the artificial fishing village of Sweethaven, a collection of ramshackle wooden homes and shops perched on the cliffside of Anchor Bay.

Splash & Fun Park, Malta

The Splash & Fun Park at White Rocks has a large swimming pool and deck for adults to enjoy by the sea.

The other pool is equipped with chutes and slides as well as a dinosaur park to keep the children happy.

Other facilities such as a Snack bar and ample parking space are available for those spending the day at the Splash and fun park.

http://www.marineparkmalta.com

Mediterraneo Marine Park

A unique opportunity to admire, enjoy and interact with Dolphins, Sea Lions, Parrots, Iguanas and much more. The Mediterraneo Marine Park invites animal lovers to experience an innovative way of learning more about animals. See, hear and touch animals under the guidance of professional animal carers. Learn how Dolphins and Sea Lions are trained and how the same methods can be applied to your pets at home.

Marineland is where one can enjoy a fascinating and fun-filled experience at Malta's only marine park. Situated alongside the sea, at "White Rocks" - Bahar ic-Caghaq, Marine park succeeds in combining entertainment with education, offering guests an insight into the underwater world of Dolphins, Sea Lions, Pelicans, etc. The Black Sea Bottlenose Dolphins will delight visitors with their acrobatic skills, their obvious intelligence and their sense of fun.

While the dolphins are undoubtedly the stars at Mediterraneo, the group of South American Sea Lions are also a big hit with park guests. Their demonstrations of strength, agility and awareness, blended with humor and an informative commentary, are always popular. If one has any question be it about the animals, their diet, or the chemical-free environment that they live in, the animal carers will do their best to answer all that may be asked after the shows. Mediterraneo is far more than just entertainment, it is an experience designed to help people of all ages learn and get closer to all their amazing animals.

Summer time (till end of October) park is open every day an in Winter the park is closed every Monday.

http://www.marineparkmalta.com