Mdina is a former capital of Malta with just over 200 inhabitants and a picturesque medieval townscape. The town is known for its narrow streets and the palaces and churches built from the sand-colored limestone typical of Malta. Mdina is located on a foothill of the Dingli Plateau in the center of Malta and is completely surrounded by the old city walls. A city that can be easily explored on foot. Right next to the medieval town is the larger twin city of Rabat.
It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malta. In general, it is a very beautiful region with small towns and wine-growing areas. Mdina is easy to reach and has a history that goes back more than 4,000 years. Here you will also find super cute café’s and restaurants and a unique atmosphere. The main entrance to the city is the Main Gate and parts of the first season of Game of Thrones were filmed here.
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The best way to get to Mdina is by car, Uber or bus. It is about 12 kilometers from Valletta. The buses run about every half hour and take about 30 minutes from Valletta. You can take lines 51, 52 and 53. A trip usually only costs a few euros.
In general, the time between April and October is the most beautiful. The months in spring and autumn (April, May, October) are particularly recommended. It is not as hot then and there are significantly fewer people.
You won’t spend a lot of money here. There aren’t many activities here apart from sightseeing. Most of the café’s and restaurants here are up to Maltese standards. A cappuccino costs 2-3€ and a good meal in a restaurant costs between 15-20€.
The cute medieval town is a popular and great place for a day trip, but also offers great little boutique hotels and apartments. So it’s also a nice place for a night.
