Crew will find plenty of tempting must-buys to take home. For a taste of the Mediterranean, choose among the many local deli treats from olives and sun-dried tomatoes to fine wines.

Markets

Markets are the heart of the Maltese week they are the time and place for socializing, catching up with neighbours and local news as much as for buying daily necessities.

If you have the time and you love treasure hunting, then searching for bric-a-brac at the Sunday market, Il-Monti, just outside Valletta’s city is the place to go.

For more mainstream goods, try the daily market in Merchant Street, Valletta. A weekly market is held on Tuesdays on the outskirts of Cospicua, one of the Three Cities.

Then there is it-Tokk, the charming, daily market in the main square in Victoria, Gozo at which you’ll find everything from fishing pots to beach towels.

For local colour, nothing beats Marsaxlokk fish market. You’ll need an encyclopedia to identify the weird, wonderful and exotic but also very edible and tasty fish on display. Many tour operators organise trips to Marsaxlokk, but be prepared for an early start if you want to see the best of the catch.

Crafts & Jewelry

Malta’s jewellers have a worldwide reputation for quality and craftsmanship. Craftsmen work in both silver and gold. Choose from intricate filigree broches, bracelets and earrings or classic designs in gold.

Traditional handcrafted glass is produced across the Islands. Some factories are open for visits. Favourite objects include vases and figurines sometimes swirled with Mediterranean-inspired hues of blue.

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