Malta Travel Guide

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Shopping

Malta offers many handmade goods that would be suitable as souveneirs. Mdina glass has long been established as the leading glass-blowers and it is worthwhile paying a visit to the factory. Maltese gold and silver jewelry is of high quality and one should look out for the local filigree work. Pottery and handmade lace are also worth looking for.

Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0900-1300 and 1600-1900.

Currency

Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Currency Exchange

Money can be changed at banks, bureau de change, some hotels, and larger shops and restaurants. Automated foreign exchange machines are available at various locations on the islands. Exchange bureau are often open 24 hours a day. Some hotels, larger shops and restaurants accept foreign currency. The best rates of exchange will always be found at the banks.

Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. ATMs are available.

Travelers Checks

Exchanged in the normal authorized institutions.

Currency Restrictions

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if traveling from or to a country outside the European Union.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0830-1330; Sat 0830-1230.

Exchange Rate