Malta and Gozo Cycling Holidays

Malta & Gozo cycle hire - Malta & Gozo bike rides

Bicycle Security Station In Valletta

Bicycle Security Station In Valletta - Only secure your bike to the correct one - otherwise you might not find your bike there when you return!

Malta and Gozo Cycling Holidays Cycling in Malta and Gozo is recommended for adventure travellers who want an exciting but low cost way to explore the island. From charming country paths to off road breath-taking downhills, the Maltese Islands offer a wide variety of areas perfect for visiting on two wheels.

Cycle routes in Malta - Malta bike rides

If mainland Malta had to be divided into 4 parts; North, South, East and West, the best places for cycling would be the North, West and South:

Cycling in the north of Malta - The North area includes places such as Selmun and Ghajn Tuffieha with a lot to offer, from abandoned British barracks to the bay known as Golden Sands.

Cycling in the west of Malta - The West, which includes Dingli and Fomm ir-Rih has spectacular views from the highest points in Malta.

Cycling in the south of Malta - Although the South is more inhabited than the North and West offers a pleasant and easy cycle for those who wish to lay back and relax the Maltese life.

The East of Malta should be avoided by bicycle as much as possible due to the dense traffic and tourist towns of Sliema and St. Julian’s.

Gozo bike rides

Cycling on Gozo - The sister island of Gozo is also an excellent cycling destination for the more experienced cyclists who can handle Gozo’s numerous hills. Known as island of the three hills (when in fact there are plenty more), it has a number of attractions such as Calypso’s Cave overlooking Ramla Bay and the Azure Window and Inland Sea of Dwejra.

Cycling in rural Malta should be encouraged and more travellers considering the option of travelling by eco-friendly transport can now choose bicycle rather than a car, coach or bus. As Malta is very small, most places are easily accessible by bicycle.

Whilst many people have the idea that Maltese drivers are dangerous, if side streets and country roads are used, cycling in Malta can be very safe and pleasant.

Unfortunately, bicycles cannot be carried on public transport in Malta, making it difficult if you wish to cycle in some areas. However, Malta By Bike provide a great solution - they offer FREE transport of bikes to anywhere in Malta (other providers charge extra for this)! All little extras you would expect in your bicycle rental or Bike Adventure are also conveniently included in price, such as safety helmets, lights and locks.

To save money and make sure you get the best deal on bicycle rentals or Bike Adventures, visit the Malta By Bike website at www.maltabybike.com (currently gives visitors information on cycling in Malta and will soon show all services and online booking system.) A bicycle adventure and rental company in Malta which should become fully active by Summer 2011. Main services include showing guests the Maltese islands on bicycle with a number of optional stops to do some other activity such as horse riding, abseiling, agrotourism or olive oil tasting, to mention a few. This idea has already proven successful with a number of tester adventures we did with guests from U.K., Spain and Belgium.