A view of Valletta's waterfront showing Fort St. Elmo in the foreground, the Grand Harbour with moored boats, and the city's skyline of historic and modern buildings rising steeply from the water's edge. - Photo by Damir Korotaj on Unsplash
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Valletta, Malta

A port-day guide to Malta's fortified capital that goes beyond the typical Barcelona/Dubrovnik stops, focusing on walkable highlights for limited shore time.

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Mediterranean Ports of Call: A Cruiser's Guide to Valletta, Malta

Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress city built by the Knights of St. John in 1566, is walkable in a single port day. Navigate six hours from the Cathedral to the Upper Barrakka Gardens.

Isaac Reid

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