The Pozzallo Valletta ferry route connects Sicily with Malta. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Virtu Ferries. The crossing operates up to 14 times each week with sailing durations from around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Pozzallo Valletta sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
Prices shown represent the average one way price paid by our customers. The most common booking on the Pozzallo Valletta route is a car and 2 passengers.
The Italian town of Pozzallo is located in the Ragusa region of Sicily and is especially popular with tourists during the summer months. Four of the town's beaches have received Blue Flag awards by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education). The award is bestowed on a beach in recognition of its water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management and safety. During the 2nd and 3rd weeks of August, during Ferr' Agosto, is a popular time to visit where many people descend on to the town to party. Some have even been known to sleep on the beach!
As a result of increases in tourism, some of the region has dramatically changed over the last two decades although many places have managed to remain untouched for the last two centuries.
The town is also a major port with ferry services operating to Malta with a journey time of around 90 minutes on a high speed ferry.
The Maltese city of Valletta is the island's capital city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is almost an open air museum. The city is filled with Baroque architecture which dates back to the Knights of St John nearly 5 centuries ago. Throughout its history, the city has welcomed emperors, heads of state, artists and poets and is now home to the seat of the Maltese Government. There are a number of charming cafes and bars in the city and it is now one of the island's most popular tourist attractions. Sites in the city that are worth visiting include the lovely St John's Cathedral with its fortifications and priceless paintings contained inside. The city's Grand Harbour is frequently referred to as the most beautiful in the Mediterranean and the city in general hosts a number of cultural events each year which range from theatre productions to concerts by leading opera singers.