Family Fun Tour

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 simply savour the 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, one can always opt to spend the day by the hotel pool. Either way, one should never forget to apply plenty of sunscreen, 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 a unique travel-back-in-time experience.

Some of these locations also host colourful historical re-enactments and pageants involving dozens of performers dressed as soldiers, noblemen and ladies, and knights in shining armour, wielding swords, lances, muskets, and cannons. 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 activities, exhibitions and shows, feasts and carnivals, and 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 trails, and countless other fun things to see and do together.

JOKER'S FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

Baystreet, Level 2, St. Julian’s, Malta

Think of horse carousels, carnival rides, funfair games, children’s games, ball toss games, video games, prizes, gifts, amusement machines, arcade machines, gaming machines, redemption games, pool tables, thrill rides, and a soft play area—all under one roof. This comfortable, clean, air-conditioned family entertainment centre 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 children with an opportunity to interact with Playmobil’s range of figures and playsets in a fun-filled and safe environment. Understanding the importance of imaginative play, Playmobil pays great attention to detail, creating intricate and engaging toys that adhere to the highest safety standards.

Moreover, Playmobil encourages children’s creativity through increased freedom in play and assembly. The Playmobil FunPark—the unique play area of the PLAYMOBIL toy system—offers children the chance to experience the toys in an environment that is conducive to play and caters to their needs.

ACTIVITY & FUN – SPLASH & FUN WATER PARK

Coast Road, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Malta

The Splash & Fun Park at White Rocks features a large swimming pool and deck area for adults to enjoy by the sea. Another pool is equipped with chutes and slides, as well as a dinosaur park, to keep children entertained.

Other facilities, such as a snack bar and ample parking space, are available for those spending the day at the Splash & 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 seven months of 1979. Today, the village has grown into a family attraction featuring a variety of colourful and fun activities for the young at heart. Visitors can meet famous cartoon characters who greet and entertain children.

Adults can take part in a filming experience with the animation crew and enjoy attractions such as boat rides, water trampolines, sunbathing decks, a beach lido, food outlets, a winery offering free wine tasting, mini golf, and Santa’s Toy Town. There is also Malta’s largest jump-around attraction 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 for visitors of all ages.

The animals in this park are well cared for, and their environment is far more than just cages. Rabbits roam freely on the grounds, as do mountain goats. Emus, deer, llamas, and monkeys are just a few of the animals visitors may encounter.

There is also a train that winds through beautiful gardens and around the animal park. In the centre of the park, there is a “Grand Prix” go-kart track. The park also has a stable area with horses and ponies that children can ride. All facilities in the park are specially designed for easy access and use by people with disabilities.

The park is open on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon (viewing only). On Sundays, the park is open all day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with train rides and go-karts available.