Family Fun
The Maltese Islands are great for families. Malta, Gozo and Comino offer a wonderful setting for a holiday in which parents and children can share the joys of discovery, experience the thrill of an action-packed vacation or just savour the simple pleasures of relaxation. All in a safe and tranquil environment that few other destinations can rival.
Summertime in Malta is synonymous with outdoor living. There is no shortage of beaches to choose from: some fully-developed resorts offering all the requisite facilities, others more secluded, quieter and more pristine. And, if going to the seaside seems like too much of a challenge, then one can always opt to spend the day by the hotel pool. Either way, one should never forget to put on plenty of sun-cream, especially on the little ones.
But Malta is so much more than just sun and sea. With a rich history dating back thousands of years, the islands offer endless opportunities for sightseeing and exploration. Prehistoric temples, roman ruins, medieval castles and walled cities, formidable forts, splendid churches and wayside chapels... these are just a few of the historical attractions that families can visit for that unique travel-back-in-time experience. Some of these locations are venues for colourful historic re-enactments, pageants involving dozens of animators dressed as soldiers, noblemen and ladies, knights in shining armour, with their swords and lances, muskets and canons. Not to be missed.
Throughout the year, Malta is alive with events, many of which are perfect for the entire family to enjoy: concerts and open-air music events, arts and crafts, sports and activity, exhibitions and shows, feasts and carnivals, and so much more. Then there are museums and attractions to visit, theme parks and movie sets, open-top tour buses, tourist trains, and harbour cruises, horse-riding, hiking and mountain-bike tracks, and a hundred other fun things to see and do, together.
JOKERS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Baystreet level 2, St. Julian’s, Malta
Think of horse carrousel, carnival, rides, fun fair games, children's games, ball toss games, video games, prizes, gifts, amusement machines, arcade machines, gaming machines, redemption games, pool tables, thrill rides, a soft play area…All this under one roof. A comfortable, clean, air-conditioned Family Entertainment area, Jokers even has a separate adult area where you can relax and play to win.
PLAYMOBIL FUN PARK
80 Industrial Estate,, Ħal Far Birżebbuġa, BBG 06, Malta
The Playmobil FunPark in Malta was created with the aim of providing an opportunity for children to interact with Playmobil's range of figures and play-sets in a fun-filled and safe environment. Understanding the importance of imaginative play, Playmobil pays great attention to detail, creating intricate and fun toys that adhere to the highest safety standards. Moreover, Playmobil encourages children's creativity through increased freedom in the toy's play and assembly. The Playmobil FunPark - the unique play area of the PLAYMOBIL toy system - offers all children the opportunity to experience the toy in an environment which is conducive to play and caters for the child's needs.
ACTIVITY & FUN SPLASH & FUN WATER PARK
Coast Road, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, 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.
SWEETHAVEN - POPEYE VILLAGE
Anchor Bay, limits of Mellieħa, Malta
The film set of the 1980 musical production "Popeye", also known as 'POPEYE VILLAGE', was constructed in Anchor Bay during the last 7 months of 1979. Today the "village" has grown into a family attraction featuring a number of colorful fun activities for all young at heart. Here you will meet famous cartoon characters to greet and entertain your kids. Grownups can be part of a filming experience with the animation crew, and enjoy a number of attractions such as boat rides, water trampolines, sun bathing decks, beach lido, food outlets, winery offering free wine tasting, mini golf and Santa's toy town. There is also Malta's largest jump around and a fun park with numerous rides for kids.
THE LWS ANIMAL PARK
Zinzell Street, Marsaskala, MSK 4070, Malta
The LWS animal park offers an educational and fun filled day.
The animals in this park are well taken care of and their ambience is much more than a cage. Rabbits are free to roam their ground and so are the mountain goats. Emus, deer, llama and monkeys are only a few of the animals one may see.
There is also a train winding through beautiful gardens and round the animal park. In the centre of the park there is a 'Grand Prix' go-karts track. The Park also has a stable area, with horses and ponies which children can ride. All the facilites in the park are specially designed for easy access and use by the disabled.
The park is open on weekdays from 9am till 1pm and on Saturdays from 9am till noon (viewing only). On Sundays the park is open all day from 9am till 5pm with train rides and go carts available.
