Travel blogger Hannah, who shares advice on TikTok as @hannahshols, has declared Malta the "most underrated country in the world" after visiting with friends in 2024. She revealed that the trip cost just over £400 per person for flights, five nights in a hotel with rooftop pool access and breakfast, plus baggage and transfers.
Her TikTok video documenting the holiday has amassed over one million likes. She said: "Malta is by far the most underrated country I think I've ever visited." Despite being the 10th smallest country globally, she noted it "is definitely giving big country energy."
What Makes Malta Unique
Hannah praised the island's blend of Arabic and Roman influences, saying: "One thing I loved about Malta was that it was like nowhere I'd ever been before. It's got such strong Arabic and Roman influences." She added: "It was just absolutely beautiful and everyone we met just seemed so proud to be Maltese."
The country, situated south of Italy and north of Tunisia, is only a three-hour flight from the UK. The capital city of Valletta is a must-visit, according to Hannah, who recommended exploring on foot or using the "super convenient and cheap" bus network.
Top Tips for Visitors
Hannah suggested: "Just spend a day in Valletta, roaming around, street dining, going to the boutique shops, wandering in and out of the gardens, seeing the cannons being fired at the saluting battery, and checking out the harbour front." She also highly recommended the Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon cruise, which cost around £29 per person for a full-day trip from Sliema.
The video attracted over 1,000 comments, with many agreeing with her assessment. A local wrote: "I am from Malta and I am so happy that you loved our little island." Another user commented: "Malta is stunning, I would go back in a heartbeat," while someone else said: "Genuinely one of my favourite European destinations ever - never gets boring."
How to Get to Malta
Direct flights from the UK to Malta are operated by airlines including Air Malta, Easyjet, British Airways, Ryanair, and Jet2. The busiest route is from London Heathrow to Malta International Airport in Valletta. Flights also depart from Bournemouth, Liverpool, Norwich, Belfast, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, and Glasgow.
