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Shopping in Malta
Where to shop in Malta: supermarket chains, shopping centres, retail streets in Valletta and Sliema, village shops, markets, opening hours and the deposit-return scheme.
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Supermarkets
National chains (Lidl, Pavi/Pama, Welbee's, Greens, Smart, Tower) and many independent grocers; most larger supermarkets open seven days with reduced Sunday hours. Village shops and bakeries sell bread, dairy and produce.
Shopping centres
Full directory →- Sliema
The Point Shopping Mall
Tigné Point, Sliema
- St Julian's
Bay Street Shopping Complex
St George's Bay, St Julian's
- Valletta
Is-Suq tal-Belt (Valletta food market)
Merchants Street, Valletta
Shopping centres and retail streets
The Point at Tigné (Sliema), Bay Street (St Julian's), the Plaza (Sliema), Pama and Pavi (Mosta/Qormi), Main Street (Paola) and Republic Street and Merchants Street in Valletta are the main retail destinations; Bisazza Street and the Strand in Sliema have international brands.
Markets
The Marsaxlokk Sunday market, the Valletta Monti market (Merchants Street), Ta' Qali farmers' market, Birgu's Sunday market and village open-air markets on fixed weekdays.
Opening hours
Shops generally open Monday to Saturday from around 9 am to 7 pm, with some lunchtime closures in villages; Sunday trading is limited to supermarkets, pharmacies on rota and tourist areas; most shops close on public holidays and festa days.
Practical notes
VAT is 18% and included in prices; the beverage container deposit-return scheme adds a refundable deposit; EU consumer rights apply to returns and guarantees. See the directory.
Sources & Verification
Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below- Legislation
Value Added Tax Act (Cap. 406), consolidated
Government of Malta — Laws of Malta
Chapter 406 of the Laws of Malta, consolidated as at 27 March 2026
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Reference: CAP-406Official requirement - Secondary
Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review
Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official)
Editorial ranges compiled from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed on the frequent-change interval
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