Packing list for Malta, travel insurance for Malta, and taking your belongings

What to bring to Malta: highlighted

Highlighted items:

• Documents: passport that is valid for at least six months. An online and/or offline copy of your passport is always useful.
• Money: you probably won't need much cash because you can pay with a card everywhere (so take one with you!), but some euros in your pocket will come in handy.
• Care: sunscreen, also for the winter, because there are few places to hide from the sun.
• Outdoor and handy items: good sunglasses and a cap or hat.
• Clothing: light clothing for the summer and slightly warmer clothing for the winter. Layers are useful if you go hiking.
• Shoes: sandals/slippers for the beach and good hiking boots if you want to explore the interior.
• Medicines and travel pharmacy: basic necessities such as plasters, desinfectant, for yourself, but pharmacies can be found everywhere.
• Technology and equipment: world plug type G.

What else can you bring:

• Reusable water bottle with filter, because tap water is technically drinkable, but often tastes strange.
• Umbrella that can withstand a strong wind (especially if you go in the winter).
• Rain gear if you go outside the summer months.
• Snorkel set, because it is one of the most beautiful places in Europe to snorkel.

What knowledge is useful when you go to Malta?

• The system of flags and swimming, and where it's better not to go swimming.
• How much to tip!

Are there mosquitoes in Malta?

• There are mosquitoes in the warm months. They are not dangerous, but they are annoying, especially in the evening.
• So it is useful to bring some mosquito spray or covering clothing if you do not want to be covered in bumps.

Are there sand flies in Malta?

• There are quite a few sand flies in Malta from May to October, outside of that you will hardly encounter them. They are most active during sunrise and sunset.
• They are not really dangerous for humans, but dogs often experience problems with them.

Can you buy DEET or other mosquito repellents in Malta?

• DEET and other mosquito repellents are easy to get in Malta. For example in a pharmacy or large supermarket.

Where can you get your food and drinks in Malta?

• There are supermarkets such as Welbee's, Lidl and Greens.
• There are also local mini-shops where you can often get products for reasonable prices.
• There are plenty of restaurants.
• There is not much street food, but popular snacks such as pastizzi can sometimes be found.

Can you buy a joint or weed in Malta, or take it with you to Malta?

• No, soft drugs are strictly prohibited!