Ta' Qali
Reservoir Large public park with crafts village and national stadium
Ta’ Qali in Attard hosts the Crafts Village in renovated wartime hangars, a weekend farmers’ market, the aviation museum and open fields used for concerts and Malta’s national events.
Ta’ Qali is an area in central Malta within the locality of Attard that occupies a former RAF airfield and today contains a national park, museums and a crafts village. It is a major leisure and cultural area on the island used for festivals, markets and recreational facilities.
Key attractions include the Malta Aviation Museum and the Crafts Village, where artisans work and sell traditional Maltese crafts. Large open spaces and repurposed hangars host events and exhibitions throughout the year.
The site originated as an airfield used in the 20th century and has been transformed into a public parkland and cultural area with museum displays and visitor amenities. Management mixes heritage interpretation, crafts retail and event hosting.
Ta’ Qali lies inland on Malta, in the central part of the island near the towns of Attard and Mdina, and is accessible by road from Valletta and other urban centres.
- Former airfield and uses: The area occupies a former Royal Air Force airfield and now functions as a national park and events space with museums, artisan workshops and open lawns.
What to See #
- Malta Aviation Museum: The Malta Aviation Museum, displaying wartime and civil aircraft, is located within the former airfield area and is open to visitors on scheduled days.
- Crafts Village: The Ta' Qali Crafts Village hosts traditional Maltese crafts, shops and workshops in repurposed airfield buildings.
How to Get to Ta' Qali #
Ta’ Qali is centrally located on Malta’s main roads, near Attard. It is reachable by bus from Valletta and other towns; taxis and car hire are common. Check local bus schedules for routes serving Ta’ Qali stadium and the craft village.
Tips for Visiting Ta' Qali #
- Combine a visit to Ta' Qali with the nearby Malta National Park and the Malta Aviation Museum for a full-day outing.
- Weekends can be busy with families and markets; for a quieter experience come in weekday mornings.
- If visiting the craft village, arrive when workshops are open (mid-morning) to watch glassblowing and pottery demonstrations.
Best Time to Visit Ta' Qali #
Best in spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures and outdoor activities; summer is hot and busy with tourists.
Weather & Climate near Ta' Qali #
Ta' Qali's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (550 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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