Vittoriosa’s nearby shops (close to Grand Harbour Marina) provide all the essentials required by yachtsmen and women.  There is also a growing number of international boutiques to browse.

Slightly further afield, Valletta holds Malta’s prime shopping district, centred on the 2km long Republic Street, which is particularly famous for its many jewellers. The whole area is abuzz from 8am to noon and from 4pm to 8pm, with siesta time intervening.

Elsewhere, the expansive Bay Street shopping centre in Malta’s Paceville covers three floors and houses shops, cafes and bars.  Similarly the Plaza Mall is in the centre of Sliema and the Portomaso complex is near the Portomaso Tower in Paceville.  This is a little further from Grand Harbour Marina, and requires a taxi or bus.

Gozo Glass is produced on the island of Gozo but sold in many shops throughout Malta. These silky, swirly and opaque glass creations use centuries of artistic skills passed from one artisan to another.

Filigree silver is handcrafted jewellery made of fine silver wire in the Maltese tradition, which dates back to the time of the Knights and has been passed down through generations of goldsmiths and jewellers. Filigree is the art of creating intricate jewellery pieces using precious metal threads, such as silver and gold.