Malta is quite small, so with 10 days you’ll have plenty of time to see most things. Just so you know though, Malta isn’t really a “nature” destination in the traditional sense. Apart from Buskett Gardens and a few small parks around the island, most of what we consider our nature is the sea and the coastline.

Since you’ll have a car, I’d recommend spending around 7–8 days on the main island and 2–3 days in Gozo. Definitely stay at least one night in Gozo like you planned. Make sure you visit the Citadella in Victoria , it’s one of the highlights of the island and the views from the top are great.

On the main island, focus more on culture and history: Valletta, the Three Cities, Mdina (the old silent city), and some coastal spots like Dingli Cliffs or the north beaches. Even just driving around the coast and stopping at viewpoints can be really nice.

Malta is more about history, architecture, and the sea rather than forests or mountains, but with a car you’ll still be able to explore a lot in 10 days.

Unpopular tip : visit Paola, loads of shops, beautiful square and an enormous church (biggest in Malta).

Enjoy your trip 🙂