A sun, sea and history break with golf at the historic Royal Malta Golf Club, one of the oldest clubs outside the British Isles. A short flight from much of Europe, mild all year, and a quick hop from the wider golf of Sicily. Honest about the one course, planned end to end by one concierge.
Photograph: Royal Malta Golf Club, Marsa, via Google
A Malta golf holiday suits the traveller who wants sun, sea and a remarkable depth of history far more than a packed golf schedule. We will be straight with you: Malta is a one course island, its golf the historic Royal Malta Golf Club at Marsa, founded in 1888 and one of the oldest clubs anywhere outside the British Isles. That makes it the wrong choice for a multi course golf tour, but a lovely choice for a relaxed sun break with a round or two woven in, a long weekend or a week where the golf shares the bill with the beaches, the diving, the food and the extraordinary fortified cities.
What Malta offers in spades is climate and culture on a short flight. The island is mild all year, walkable and welcoming, and packed with more than seven thousand years of history, from the megalithic temples to the Knights of St John and the golden bastions of Valletta. A round at Royal Malta is a charming, historic interlude rather than the point of the trip, and for keener golfers the island sits a short flight or ferry from Sicily, whose courses make a natural add on for a combined island golf trip. We are honest about the limited golf and build the holiday accordingly.
Malta's only full course and a genuine piece of golf history, founded in 1888 and at its Marsa site since 1904, set within the Marsa Sports Club. A flat, walkable parkland of around 5,670 yards and par 68, lined with mature trees, where the visitor green fee includes temporary club membership. Charming and historic rather than championship, and the heart of any Malta golf trip.
The reason most people return, the golden bastions of Valletta, the silent medieval streets of Mdina, the megalithic temples and the harbour forts of the Knights. Easily woven around a round or two, these are what make Malta a holiday rather than a golf tour, and the perfect counterweight to the golf.
The smaller sister island of Gozo, the swimming and diving, and the year round mild climate are Malta's other strengths. A short ferry reaches Gozo's quieter coast, and the sea is warm well into autumn, so the trip flexes easily for a non golfing partner or a relaxed beach and golf mix.
For golfers who want more than one course, Sicily is a short flight or ferry away and offers championship golf such as Verdura, so we often pair Malta with a Sicilian leg for a two island trip. The natural way to keep the sun and the culture while adding the golf Malta itself cannot.
Course facts verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; par and yardage vary slightly by source and tee. Royal Malta is the island's only full course. Always confirm tee times, access and fees directly before booking.
Land in Malta, settle into a harbour or seaside hotel, and ease in with an evening in Valletta or Sliema.
A morning round at Royal Malta in Marsa, then an afternoon exploring the bastions and streets of Valletta.
A non golf day for Mdina, the temples or a boat trip, with time to swim and a long Maltese lunch by the sea.
A second relaxed round and a day on Gozo, or a short hop to Sicily for more golf, before the flight home.
Malta is small and easy to get around, so a single base near Valletta or the coast covers the whole trip with short drives. A Sicily add on uses a quick flight or the ferry. Transfers and tee times are confirmed for each itinerary.
| Style | Per person, 2026 | What it usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Long weekend break | From around £600 to £900 | 3 nights, a round at Royal Malta, hotel, transfers |
| A week of sun and golf | From around £900 to £1,400 | 5 to 7 nights, two rounds, hotel, sightseeing time |
| Malta and Sicily combined | From around £1,400 upward | Two islands, more golf, hotels, inter island travel |
Indicative third party operator and resort package ranges for the 2026 season, excluding flights, shown to set expectations only. Green fees at Royal Malta sit around 90 to 100 euro indicatively, including temporary club membership. We are a guide, not an operator, and never quote our own pricing. Always confirm directly before booking.
Malta is a year round destination, but spring, from March to May, and autumn, from September to November, are the sweet spots, warm and settled without the peak summer heat or the beach crowds, so target those. High summer is hot and busy, while winter is mild, quiet and the cheapest time to come, a popular escape from northern Europe. Because there is a single course, tee times at Royal Malta are limited and worth booking ahead in the busy shoulder months. Secure the round and the hotel first, then build the sightseeing and any Sicily leg around them.
Tell us the group size, how much golf you want and roughly when. One concierge books the Royal Malta tee times, matches the hotel to the trip, adds a Sicily leg if you want more golf, and replies within one working day, with no obligation.
Malta suits the golfer who wants sun, sea and deep history more than a heavy golf schedule. The island has one full course, the historic Royal Malta Golf Club at Marsa, founded in 1888 and one of the oldest clubs outside the British Isles, so Malta is a one course destination best treated as a sun and culture break with a round or two rather than a multi course golf tour. Its great strengths are a year round mild climate, a short flight from much of Europe, and a wealth of history, diving and dining. Keener golfers pair it with a short hop to Sicily for more courses. Always confirm tee times and fees directly before booking.
The island's golf is the Royal Malta Golf Club at Marsa, a parkland course of around 5,670 yards and par 68 set within the Marsa Sports Club, founded in 1888 and at its present site since 1904. It is the only full course in Malta, a flat, walkable, historic layout with mature trees, and a visitor green fee that includes temporary club membership. For more golf, the island is a short flight or ferry from Sicily, whose courses make a natural add on. Always confirm access and fees before booking.
Indicative packages run from around 600 to 1,400 pounds or more per person for a three to seven night sun and golf break, depending on the hotel, the season and how many rounds you play, and excluding flights. Green fees at Royal Malta sit around 90 to 100 euro indicatively, including temporary membership of the Marsa Sports Club. As a one course island, the budget is mostly the hotel, the sun and the sightseeing rather than the golf. All figures are indicative; always confirm directly before booking.
Malta is a year round golf destination, but spring, from March to May, and autumn, from September to November, are the sweet spots, warm and settled without the peak summer heat. High summer is hot and busy with beach tourists, while winter is mild, quiet and a popular escape from northern Europe with the lowest rates. The single course means tee times are limited, so book ahead in the peak shoulder months. Always confirm rates and availability before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts and indicative costs verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.