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Accessible Holidays in Malta
from a UK Specialist to Malta.
from a UK Specialist to Malta.
Accessible Malta
The Maltese Islands are fairly accessible throughout and are now more wheelchair-friendly than ever before! Starting with your arrival, Malta Airport has trained assistants to help those with reduced mobility, and you can even book Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) services through your airline carrier. There is also priority seating inside the terminal, as well as lifts and escalators to all floors, designated toilets, and parking.
When it comes to tourist attractions, many temples, museums, churches, and forts have been adapted with ramps, lifts, and mod-cons to make them more wheelchair-friendly.
If you want to visit a seaside location, many of the Blue Flag beaches are equipped with wooden walkways and parking for persons with disability. There are floating beach wheelchairs available too.
Attractions
St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta - Wheelchair accessible ramp
Fort St Elmo – National War Museum, Valletta - Wheelchair-accessible elevator, Directions in Braille
Audio-visuals
National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta - Wheelchair accessible ramp, Wheelchair-accessible lift , Audio guides, Accessible toilets
Malta Maritime Museum, Birgu - Wheelchair-accessible elevator
Tarxien Temples, Tarxien - Wheelchair-accessible elevator Wheelchair accessible ramp
Domus Romana, Rabat & Mdina - Wheelchair-accessible elevator, Wheelchair accessible ramp
Ġgantija Temples, Xagħra, Gozo - Wheelchair-accessible elevator, Wheelchair accessible ramp
Malta National Aquarium, St Paul’s Bay - Wheelchair-accessible elevator, Wheelchair accessible ramp
Accessible toilets
Esplora, Kalkara
Service dogs are welcome and arrangements for water and food bowls can be made upon arrival
The majority of the museum is wheelchair accessible, either by ramp or lift
Popeye Village, Mellieħa
A number of attractions and all animation shows are carried out on street level, Catering outlets, as well as public convenience facilities, have ramps for access.
Malta Classic Car Collection, St Paul’s Bay - Wheelchair accessible elevator, Accessible toilets
Malta Aviation Museum, Ta’Qali - Wheelchair accessible elevator, Wheelchair accessible ramp
Accessible toilets. Visually impaired visitors are guided through the museum and can get a better understanding of the aircrafts through the sense of touch.
The Malta Experience, Valletta - Wheelchair accessible building, Wheelchair accessible ramp
Wheelchair-accessible elevator. Hearing-impaired consumers are provided with a ‘loop’ system that rests on the ear sending pulse signals to the hearing aid set to provide a better-quality experience.
Playmobil Funpark, Birżebbuġa - Wheelchair accessible ramp, Guide dogs welcome, Accessible toilets
Beaches to Visit
Many bays in Malta and Gozo are accessible to people with accessibility needs, with special wheelchairs for beaches, ramps, hoists and platforms with ramps leading to the sea.
Malta
Mellieħa Bay – also called Għadira Bay-
Is the most accessible beach in Malta and also the longest sandy beach stretching across 800m, making it one of the most popular beaches among holiday makers.
- 800m sandy beach
- Three wooden walkways
- Two concrete walkways
- Three floating beach wheelchairs
- Two equipped public toilets
- One mobile toilet
- Six parking bays for persons with disability
Ġnejna Bay, Mġarr
- 1,000m sandy beach
- One walkway
- One floating wheelchair
- Two parking bays for persons with disability
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Naxxar
- Sandy beach,
- One walkway,
- One floating wheelchair,
- One parking bay for persons with disability
Buġibba Perched Beach, Mellieħa
- Sandy beach,
- Ramp
- One public toilet
- Limited sea access
Fond Għadir, Sliema
- Rocky beach
- Ramp
- One public toilet
- Limited sea access
Golden Bay, Mellieħa
- 200m sandy beach
- Two walkways
- Two parking bays for persons with disability
- One equipped public toilet
- One floating beach wheelchair
Little Armier, Mellieħa
- 137m sandy beach
- One walkway
- One floating wheelchair
Armier, Mellieħa
- Sandy beach
- One walkway
- One floating wheelchair
- One equipped public toilet
- Two parking bays for persons with disability
- Rocky beach
- One manual hoist chair
- Wheelchair accessible ramp
St. George’s Bay, St Julians
- 135m sandy beach
- Wheelchair accessible ramp
- One walkway
- Two floating wheelchairs
- One equipped public toilet
- Four parking bays for persons with disability
Exiles, Sliema
- Rocky Beach
- Wheelchair accessible ramp
- One hoist chair
- One equipped public toilet
- Two parking bays for persons with disability
Ta’ Fajtata, Marsaskala
- Rocky beach
- Wheelchair accessible ramp
- One walkway
- One hoist chair
- Three parking bays for persons with disability
Pretty Bay, Birżebbuġa
- Sandy beach
- Two walkways
- One equipped public toilet
- One floating wheelchair
- Eight parking bays for persons with disability
Qawra Point, St Paul’s Bay
- Rocky beach
- Ramp to hoist chair
- One public toilet
- Two parking bays for persons with disability
Gozo
Ramla Bay, Xagħra
- 360m Sandy beach
- One walkway
- One equipped public toilet
- One floating wheelchair
- One parking bay for persons with disability
Marsalforn, Żebbuġ
- One sandy beach
- One walkway
- One equipped public toilet
- One parking bay for persons with disability
Ħondoq r-Rummien
- Sandy beach
- One walkway
- One public toilet
Accommodation
As all accommodation providers are legally required to offer accessibility assistance, when it comes to finding a place to stay, there are a variety of hotels, farmhouses, villas, apartments, and boutique hotels to choose from. It is always wise, however, to contact these places ahead of time to ensure that the premises are suitable for you.
Restaurants
The flavour of Maltese cuisine is the result of a 7,000-year relationship with the many civilisations that have occupied the Maltese Islands. To ensure that your chosen restaurant is suitable for your disability, please call the establishment directly.
Transport
Airport
If special assistance is required at Malta International Airport, staff are trained to make your arrival or departure from Malta as seamless and comfortable as possible. You can book Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) services through your airline carrier.
In order to help the airport deliver a better and more efficient service, we strongly recommend that you book at least 48 hours before departure.
- Persons with Reduced Mobility
- Autistic Passengers
Autism-Friendly Programme
The Autism-Friendly Programme asks autistic travellers through Malta International Airport to complete a form to help identify ways in which the team can appropriately assist them. Travellers can also order a free wristband or cap; two accessories designed to ensure that the airport’s staff can immediately identify the person needing additional assistance. Please contact the airport to learn about the various other initiatives in place to support qualifying travellers.
Gozo Ferry
The Gozo Ferry is also fully wheelchair accessible, though if you are travelling by car, it is essential to make yourself known to staff and let them know you would like to be parked near a lift, otherwise you risk being blocked in by other cars and having to remain in your vehicle for the duration of your journey, which is not permissible.
Contact Gozo Channel in advance of your journey to advise them of the date and time you expect to arrive at the ferry terminal so they can prepare to assist your boarding and crossing.
The itinerary involves a 25 minutes crossing during which the passengers can relish some of the most picturesque and panoramic views of the islands.
Baggage trailers: providing foot passengers travelling on vessels with a safe and convenient place where to deposit their luggage and other personal belongings during the trip. (This service may be suspended in wet weather conditions for safety purposes.)
The Company also offers ancillary services such as courier and parcel service.
Charter services: it is also possible to organize ‘ad hoc’ charters on a bearthed or cruising basis.
Another facility offered by Gozo Channel is that of cargo transport which includes hazardous cargo. One of the new vessels, the M.V.Gaudos is specially equipped to provide this service.
Catering on board is offered through the running of cafeterias offering an extensive choice of items as well as vending machines installed in the lounge.
The elderly, infirm as well as the disabled have no difficulty in accessing the upper deck as each new ferry houses a lift service with an eight person capability.
Disabled Passengers: our crew and terminal staff are pleased to offer additional assistance to persons with disability. Our vessels are designed to permit wheelchair maneuverability in public areas.
Information leaflets regarding the service of assistance can be downloaded in English and Maltese.
Connections: public transportation is available to and from ferry terminals. Please note that bus connections are only available for certain sailings (particularly day trips) passengers are advised to check with various bus centres for the latest schedule information.
Gozo Channel is attempting to make itself as accessible as possible to all its customers. The most used point of contact before a sailing is through the Company’s terminals and information offices and information is provided in the ‘reservation’ section of this site.
The Company expects that customers will also take the opportunity to speak to Gozo Channel staff at our terminals in Mgarr, Cirkewwa and aboard our vessels.
One is welcome to send us an e-mail message if one wishes to provide feedback on how the Company is doing or if one wishes to send us a message when offices are closed.
Please be assured that all concerned are very definitely interested in ones opinions, whether positive or negative. For any query or assistance call on 22109000 or fill in the form above.
Fast Ferry
Both Lascaris Wharf Terminal and the Mġarr Harbour Terminal offer full accessibility to persons with mobility impairments, including wheelchair users. Both ferries are also equipped with ramps to allow passengers with mobility impairments and wheelchair users to board and alight safely and to have a peaceful and safe trip.
All the buses operated by the Malta Public Transport, the ferries operated by Valletta Ferry Services and the Barrakka Lift are also fully accessible to passengers with mobility impairments and to wheelchair users.
Public Transport
Buses on the Maltese Islands also cater to those requiring special access or facilities, with priority seating available and excellent audiovisual systems. All buses, including sightseeing buses, are equipped with ramps, however, when using any type of organised transportation, it is recommended to check accessibility.
- Buses are equipped with a wheelchair ramp
- All buses have priority seating for passengers with mobility needs.
- Signal buttons and ticketing machines are located at a suitable height for wheelchair users and other passengers with mobility restrictions.
- Buses are equipped with audio and visual systems which announce the name of the next bus stop and the final destination.
Accessibility on Buses
We understand that different customers have different requirements. We aim to provide an easy to use and comfortable service for all our customers and to give as many people as possible the opportunity to travel.Ramp All our buses are low floor and are equipped with a wheelchair ramp and have a step free entrance. This allows wheelchair users to board our buses without any assistance. Our bus drivers are professionally trained and will activate or open the ramp for anyone that requires it.Priority seating Our buses all have priority seating for use by persons with mobility impairment, pregnant women, persons carrying infants and the elderly.Signal button Signal buttons and ticketing machines are located at a height which is within easy reach for wheelchair users and other passengers with mobility restrictions.
Buses are also equipped with audio and visual systems which announce the name of the next bus stop and the final destination. These two aids are intended, amongst other things, to assist passengers with visual or hearing impairments with their journey.In addition to these bus features, members of our staff are also trained to help make travelling on our buses as easy as possible for people with restricted mobility.
Please read our Travel Conditions for further information below.
Mobility scooters and Motorised Wheelchairs Our priority is the safety of our passengers and due to size and weight restrictions, it may not be safe or possible to use all motorised wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
There are various mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs in use that vary in size, weight, turning radius and speed.
In order to facilitate use of mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs on our buses, you will need to have your mobility scooter certified. There are no fees associated with the issuance of a Mobility Scooter Sticker. Please click here to read our Travel Conditions for further details.
Other Transportation
Wheelchair Friendly Car Hire (WFCH), provided a broad range of specially adapted car hire vehicles to cater for the needs of disabled drivers and passengers. Vehicles can be hired on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and provide a door-to-door delivery and collection service.
For more information, contact us or phone on +356 99493963.
Whilst the Maltese Islands go out of their way to accommodate those with accessibility requirements, should you require any further assistance, thanks to CRPD Malta, helpful advice is never more than a click away at: helpdesk@crpd.org.mt
Properties where public areas are accessible by ramps, handrails, etc, with SOME adapted guest rooms.
| Resort | Hotel |
| Mellieha & The North | Paradise Bay Hotel |
| Ramla Bay Resort | |
| Qawra | Dolmen Hotel |
| San Antonio Hotel | |
| Seashells @ Suncrest Resort | |
| Sliema | Bayview Hotel & Suites |
| The Palace | |
| Waterfront Hotel | |
| St. Julians & St. George's Bay | Bay Street Complex |
| Golden Tulip Vivaldi | |
| Le Meridien St. Julians | |
| Westin Dragonara Resort |
Please contact our reservations consultants for full details, prior to making your booking. When making your booking please ensure that we are made aware of your specific requirements.
Just Malta have been providing holidays for discerning travellers for over twenty five years. We began booking holidays for disabled clients in 1998 and sell these holidays in the UK and also through our Cruise Club. We have decided to combine our skills from Accessible holidays with over 25 years history of Malta.
Page last updated 21/06/2024