Cool spots

No power, no aircon at home? These places are cool, and most are free.

31 places · aircon, shade or water

The Point Shopping MallFREE
Sliema, Malta · Malls · Mon-Sun 10:00-19:30
Large air-conditioned mall at Tigne Point; open daily with cafes and seating.
Bay Street Shopping ComplexFREE
St Julian's, Malta · Malls · Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00
Air-conditioned mall by St George's Bay; open late, dining outlets later still.
The Plaza Shopping CentreFREE
Sliema, Malta · Malls · Mon-Sat 09:30-19:00; Sun & public holidays 11:00-18:00
Air-conditioned four-floor mall on Bisazza Street; food hall open 11:30-22:00.
PAVI Shopping ComplexFREE
Qormi, Malta · Malls
Large air-conditioned supermarket and shopping complex in central Qormi (hours not published online).
PAMA Shopping VillageFREE
Mosta, Malta · Malls
Air-conditioned supermarket and shopping village on the edge of Mosta/Naxxar/Lija (hours not published online).
Main Street Shopping ComplexFREE
Paola, Malta · Malls
Air-conditioned four-storey mall in Antoine de Paule Square, southern Malta (hours not published online).
The Embassy Shopping ComplexFREE
Valletta, Malta · Malls
Air-conditioned shopping and cinema complex in central Valletta; the cinemas are fully air-conditioned.
Gallaria Shopping CentreFREE
Fgura, Malta · Malls
Indoor shopping centre in Fgura, southern Malta (hours not published online).
Arkadia Commercial CentreFREE
Victoria, Gozo · Malls · Mon-Sun 09:00-19:00
Gozo's main air-conditioned mall on Fortunato Mizzi Street; free car park until 19:30.
The Duke Shopping MallFREE
Victoria, Gozo · Malls · Mon-Sun 09:00-19:00
Air-conditioned mall on Republic Street, Victoria; Greens supermarket inside open far longer.
Central Public Library (Malta Libraries)FREE
Floriana, Malta · Libraries
National/central public library; quiet indoor reading rooms, free to enter (call ahead for current hours).
Gozo Public Library (Vajringa Street)FREE
Victoria, Gozo · Libraries
Gozo's main public library; free indoor reading space (call ahead for current hours).
Birkirkara Regional Public LibraryFREE
Birkirkara, Malta · Libraries
Regional public library at B'Kara Civic Centre; free indoor space (call ahead for current hours).
Rabat Regional Public LibraryFREE
Rabat, Malta · Libraries
Regional public library in Rabat; free indoor reading space (call ahead for current hours).
Sliema Public LibraryFREE
Sliema, Malta · Libraries
Local public library; free indoor space (call ahead for current hours).
Paola Public LibraryFREE
Paola, Malta · Libraries
Local public library; free indoor space (call ahead for current hours).
Is-Suq Tal-Belt (Valletta Food Market)FREE
Valletta, Malta · Public spaces · Food court Mon-Sun 11:00-22:00; market level Mon-Sun 07:00-21:00
Covered indoor food market on Triq il-Merkanti; free to enter, seating plus food and drink.
Malta National Aquarium
Qawra, Malta · Other · Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30)
Indoor aquarium on the Qawra seafront; entry fee applies (adult approx EUR16.90). Cafe on site, free adjacent parking.
Esplora Interactive Science Centre
Kalkara, Malta · Other · Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00; Sat-Sun & public holidays 10:00-17:00
Indoor, climate-controlled interactive science centre at Villa Bighi; entry fee applies, very family-friendly.
National Museum of Archaeology
Valletta, Malta · Museums · Daily 09:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Indoor Heritage Malta museum in the Auberge de Provence, Republic Street; entry fee applies.
St John's Co-Cathedral
Valletta, Malta · Churches · Mon-Sat 09:00-16:45 (last admission 16:00); closed Sun & public holidays
Cool baroque stone interior, but a paid attraction (adults EUR15, seniors/students EUR12) - not a free heat shelter.
National Pool Complex (Tal-Qroqq)
Gzira, Malta · Pools & lidos · Mon-Fri 05:30-22:00; Sat 07:00-18:00; Sun 07:00-17:00
Public swimming: day session EUR12 adult / EUR6 child (max 2 hrs). Olympic 50m and 25m pools.
Mellieha Bay (Ghadira)FREE
Mellieha, Malta · Beaches
Malta's largest sandy Blue Flag beach; shallow water, sunbeds/umbrellas for hire, Red Cross/MTA lifeguards 15 Jun-15 Sep.
Golden BayFREE
Mellieha, Malta · Beaches
Blue Flag sandy bay on the northwest coast; sunbeds and watersports; lifeguards on duty 15 Jun-15 Sep.
Ghajn Tuffieha (Riviera) BayFREE
Mgarr, Malta · Beaches
Sandy Blue Flag bay reached by around 200 steps; less developed, some cliff shade in the afternoon; lifeguards in season.
St George's BayFREE
St Julian's, Malta · Beaches
Central sandy Blue Flag beach in St Julian's; lifeguards in season; surrounded by cafes offering shade.
Bugibba Perched BeachFREE
Bugibba, Malta · Beaches
Man-made Blue Flag beach on the Qawra/Bugibba seafront; sunbeds and shade umbrellas; central and easy to reach.
Ramla Bay (Ramla l-Hamra)FREE
Xaghra, Gozo · Beaches
Gozo's largest red-sand Blue Flag beach; sunbeds/umbrellas and kiosks; lifeguards in season.
Marsalforn BayFREE
Marsalforn, Gozo · Beaches
Gozo's main resort bay; Blue Flag; promenade with cafes and shaded spots nearby.
Hondoq ir-RummienFREE
Qala, Gozo · Beaches
Small Blue Flag bay with clear water; limited natural shade so bring an umbrella; lifeguards in season.
Sliema Promenade drinking water fountainsFREE
Sliema, Malta · Water refill
Public drinking-water fountains along the Sliema seafront promenade; free to refill bottles and cool off.