Where to shop locally in Malta

Malta is tiny, so local shops were already limited, then the pandemic hit, causing many local stores to close their doors for good. It’s important to support local brands and small businesses as they make such a difference to the local economy and you lessen your carbon footprint by reducing the amount of packages being shipped here daily.

It can be hard to know where to look though, so here you will find my ultimate guide to the best shops in Malta. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you may have to go online and my guide to online shops that deliver to Malta should be your best bet!

Jewellery shops in Malta

I spent a lot of time looking for as many local shops and webshops as possible and, when it comes to jewellery, there are a few physical stores, some local, more international brands, but the majority of small local businesses are purely online. This makes finding them quite hard as they often don’t have websites, or don’t have easily found websites. So hopefully this list will help you find the perfect jewellery shops in Malta.

The items range from handmade to imported “aliexpress” style tatt, so do check out each of the shops to find the items that best fit your budget and style.

• GoldenSkai: Etsy

  • Budget €100 - €300

• Talula Accessories: Instagram

  • €5 - €10

• Minuet Handmade Jewellery: Facebook

  • Budget: €5 - €10

• Soleil Jewellery: Instagram

  • Budget: €10 - €30

• Loops and Knots Crochet Malta: Facebook

  • Budget: €10 - €40

• MVintage: Online, Paola, Valletta, Sliema, Gozo

  • Budget €15 - €200

• Berry Sass: Etsy

  • Budget: €10 - €30

• Shop Luv: Online

  • Budget: €10 - €20

• Swarovski: Valletta, Luqa Airport, Pama, Bay Street St Julians, Plaza Centre Sliema

Homeware + interior decor shops in Malta

Home has always been important to me, I need to love my home. It’s where I relax and recharge and how it looks and feels can instantly change my mood. Luckily, there are a lot of both big international brands and smaller, more ‘one of a kind’ style shops in Malta that will fit any budget. So whether it’s jazzing up a rental or renovating your own home, you’ll find a selection of stores to help you achieve your vision.

• Ikea delivery services in Malta

• Stephanie Borg: Online

  • local artist offering gorgeous prints, mugs, notebooks and more

• Di’s Creations: Facebook

  • Resin items: coasters, trays, keychains

• Wild Orchid: Online

  • Home fragrances (candles, diffusers)

• Terrazzo Home Decor: Facebook

  • handmade plates and trays

• Trankwillita: Instagram

  • Candles

• Home Decor by Mais: Instagram

  • Resin items: coasters, trays, keychains

• Next: Online (also based in Sliema but more expensive and less choice.)

• Zara: Online, Sliema

• Homemate: Birkirkara + online

• The Atrium: Birkirkara + online

• Jysk: Mosta + online

Cake + sweet shops in Malta

If you’re looking for a very special sweet treat, either for yourself or an intricate custom cake as a gift you’ll find something here. Naked Bakes is a personal favourite, her salted caramel fudge brownies kept me going through the first lockdown and whenever I have treated a client to one of her simple, but delicious, creations there has always been smiles all around.

• Naked Bakes

• The Choco Bomb

• Bulteel Bakes

• Sweet Bakes Malta available at UpperFoods in Ibragg

• Snackergi Malta

• Scrumptious Soph

More places to shop in Malta

• Pet shops in Malta offering delivery and online shopping

• Home delivery from groceries shops in Malta

• Soap Cafe Malta: natural soaps, skincare and cosmetics

• Souvenirs that don’t suck: local souvenirs with a fun twist

• Tettiera: tea!

• Wentworth Butcher Shop