How many party nights fit into a week in Malta?

Three big ones is a good pace, with a fourth if your body and your flight allow it.

Where should I stay for a party week?

St Julian's lets you walk back from the clubs; Sliema is close by and quieter.

Do I need to hire a car?

Not for this plan. Buses and taxis cover the trips; at night, take a taxi or the transport your ticket includes.

Should I buy all my tickets before I travel?

For the nights you're sure about, yes; the rest can wait until you see what's on sale.

7-day Malta itinerary: parties, Comino and Valletta

Going out seven nights straight tends to end the same way: in bed by day four. This split alternates three big nights with days at sea and sightseeing, and leaves room to move things around depending on what's on sale in the calendar, which changes every week.

The plan, day by day

Swap days around to suit the parties you want; the one thing worth protecting is a proper rest before the boat trip.

Day 1, arrival: settle into St Julian's, stroll around Spinola Bay and take your time over dinner. Short night.
Day 2, Paceville: first big night, between TwentyTwo, Toy Room and Sky Club.
Day 3, recovery: beach or an afternoon pool party, then early to bed.
Day 4, Comino or Gozo: early start by boat; if you can't decide, this cruise takes in both.
Day 5, night out of town: long nap, then Gianpula Village or Café del Mar.
Day 6, Valletta and Mdina: wake up without an alarm, walk the capital and finish in Mdina at sunset; there's also a guided tour.
Day 7, farewell: a boat party if the calendar plays along, and a last night in Paceville if your flight allows.

How to pick your big nights

Paceville lets you decide almost on the fly, because the clubs are steps apart. Gianpula and Café del Mar are a long way from St Julian's: some tickets include transport and others don't, and last entry varies, so check when you buy.

Buy the night you most fancy first, because batches go up in price as they sell out.

Comino or Gozo: which one suits you

Comino is a water day: boat, swim and the Blue Lagoon, which gets packed in summer. Gozo takes longer because the good stuff is spread out, from the Citadel in Victoria to the Xwejni salt pans. If you feel like doing nothing, take the boat; if you want to see something different, go for Gozo.

Tips to get through the week

Tiredness builds up from about day three. These habits make the biggest difference:

Food: eat a proper dinner before going out and mix drinks with water.
Sun: sunscreen and shade in the middle of the day, especially after a long night.
Sleep: two big nights in a row at most, and a nap before you head out.
Shoes: one pair for the club and another for walking, because Valletta is all slopes and steps.
ID: take your ID card or passport every night for the door.

When it isn't summer

Open-air venues and boats depend on the season. Replace days 5 and 7 with Paceville clubs or whichever winter editions are on sale, and use the cooler weather to do Gozo and Mdina without the heat.

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