🇲🇹 Malta · Europe
Safety Malta
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Malta is among the safest countries in Europe, with very low violent crime. The main risk remains pickpockets in crowded places and the rowdy nights in Paceville.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- Paceville (St Julian's) after midnight — a party district that can get rowdy
- The Sliema promenade, Republic Street in Valletta and the X1/X2/X3 buses — pickpockets
Emergency numbers
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire department
112
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- None required
Drinking water
Tap water drinkable and compliant with EU standards, but heavily chlorinated: most Maltese drink bottled water for the taste.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes present in summer, no tropical disease.
General notes
Good-quality public healthcare. The European Health Insurance Card is valid. Intense heat in July-August: hydration and sun protection are essential.
Women travelers
Safe for women, including solo travelers. You can walk peacefully in the evening in Valletta, Sliema and Mdina. Street harassment is possible in very busy areas (St Paul's Bay, St Julian's).
LGBTQ+ travelers
Among the most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations in the world, often ranked no.1 in Europe. Marriage equality, strong legal protection, relaxed atmosphere.
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