Pet-Friendly Attractions in Valletta

Eight 19th-century guns lined up on the harbour terrace below Upper Barrakka, fired daily at noon and 16:00 as Malta's continuation of a 500-year-old tradition. The terrace and ceremony are open-air, dogs on leash are welcome, and the view across the Grand Harbour to the Three Cities is one of the best in the Mediterranean.

The former medieval capital of Malta sits on a hilltop with sweeping views across the island. Cars are restricted, the narrow stone alleys are pedestrianised, and dogs on leash are welcome throughout. Walking Mdina at dusk, with the limestone catching the last sun, is one of the most atmospheric dog walks in Malta.

The 15-minute ferry from Valletta to Senglea drops you into a far quieter, more residential pocket of historic Malta, with quaysides, fishing boats and the iconic Gardjola watchtower with carved eye and ear motifs. Dogs travel free on the ferry and are welcome along the entire waterfront walk between Senglea, Vittoriosa and Cospicua.