We´ve decided that on Thursday, we could "explore" the town were we´re staying, Sliema, which is only 2km from the capital, La Valleta.

There´s a beach next to the hostel, called Balluta Bay.
Balluta Bay lies on a long stretch of
rocky coastline that goes from from Qui-si-Sana in Sliema all the way to
St. Julian's. This coastline is thronged with sunbathers during the
peak summer months.
https://maps.google.es/?vector=1
There are also many cultural-atractions, such as an Art Gallery, and there are also good pubs...