Get set for family fun with our round-up of exciting activities and other things to do along with the kids on the Maltese Islands
badger karting
Location: Triq Duramblatt, Mosta, Ta’ Qali
Referred to as the best thrill on the island, badger karting is a super fun, exciting, competitive and safe activity. The raceway has a fleet of 30 petrol powered karts that can reach speeds of up to 80km/h, which when combined with the twists and turns of the 17 different track layouts, deliver a perfect blend of thrill and adrenaline. Whether you would like to go karting in a group or race all on your own, Badger Karting in Malta makes it all possible.
escape room
Photo: scavengerescape
Photo: scavengerescape
Photo: scavengerescape
Location: Seaview Court, Triq ix-Xatt, Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema
Scavenger Escape Malta is the first ever escape game on the island. Challenge yourself and your buds to brain-teasing, team-building, exciting adventure. Try your utmost to escape in under 60 minutes by solving puzzles and working with your teammates. It’s a great activity that offers both thrill and excitement. Do you dare to take on the challenge?Â
esplora
esplora entrance
Photo: Esplora Malta
father and son
Photo: Esplora Malta
Location: Villa Bighi, Triq Marina, Kalkara
An interactive science centre, which features over 200 indoor and outdoor interactive science exhibits, a Planetarium theatre, hands-on workshops and engaging science shows, Esplora is a delight for the entire family. Making science ever -more relevant for our daily lives, the centre seeks to cultivate a scientific curiosity and imagination by igniting a passion for questioning and investigation. Visitors are encouraged to explore, think and imagine. A super outing, for adults too!
national aquarium
Location: Triq it-Trunċiera, San Pawl il-Baħar
Experience Malta’s underwater life spread over 20,000 square metres with 41 tanks. Get up close and personal with the various species on display and be mesmerised by the jellyfish tank and tunnel walk-through, with sharks and sting rays in constant motion. You’ll also find a number of surprises along the way… with several tanks showing a landmark of the Maltese Islands. Visit the National Aquarium with your entire family for a super fun day out.
shopping at the point
tigne point, Sliema
Photo: Tigne Point
Tigne Point, Sliema
Photo: Tigne Point
Location: Tigne Point, Sliema
Since opening its doors back in 2010, The Point Shopping Mall has since become Malta’s favourite shopping destination, with locals tourists alike. Exuding a five-star ambiance, the Point offers a wide variety in the latest range of fashion, beauty, health, lifestyle and food outlets. The mall’s most unique selling point is its comprehensive mix of stores and brands, conveniently located under one roof, with a balance of offerings that cater for each and every age group.Â