The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux
Perched directly atop the fortified medieval bastions of Mdina, the ancient capital of Malta, offering aristocratic intimacy and 180-degree countryside panoramas.
The Sole Haven Inside the Silent City
Mdina, known locally as the 'Silent City', traces its origins back over 4,000 years. As the sole luxury hotel permitted to operate within its fortified perimeter, The Xara Palace offers an experience devoid of vehicle traffic and modern city hum. Housed within a 17th-century palace formerly owned by the noble Moscati Parisio family, the building retains authentic period paintings, antique tapestry collections, and hand-carved stone hearths.
Seventeen individually styled rooms and suites provide quiet seclusion. Certain suites incorporate private outdoor whirlpool spas nestled into the bastions, looking out over olive groves, terracotta rooftops, and the distant silhouette of the Mediterranean Sea.
de Mondion: Bastion Gastronomy
Perched high upon the outer fortifications, de Mondion Restaurant holds a coveted Michelin Star. Led by chef Kevin Bonello's philosophy of combining local Maltese terroir with classical French technique, dinner on the moonlit terrace provides one of the Mediterranean's most sought-after culinary settings.