Lower Barrakka Gardens
This garden perches on the bastion edge overlooking the entrance to Grand Harbour. It commands a superb viewpoint of the harbour mouth, and over to Fort Ricasoli, Bighi Palace, Fort St Angelo and the creeks of Vittoriosa and Kalkara. Among the trees, stands a neoclassical monument to Sir Alexander Ball, the first British governor of Malta and one of the leaders of the Maltese insurgents against the French in the 1798 uprising. A second monument is the Siege Bell. Unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II in 1992 it is dedicated to the victims of World War II. Only a five minute walk from Valletta G-House.

Upper Barrakka Gardens
The Upper Barracca Gardens are situated near the Prime minister’s offices. Great for relaxing while looking across one of the world's largest and deepest natural harbours, Grand Harbour, and over to the Three Cities. Back in1661 it was a 'private' garden of the Italian knights, whose auberges lie close by. But in 1824 it was opened to the public.

With busts, statues and plaques charting various personalities and events in Maltese history the garden is of historic interest. Amongst the works is a bronze group by the Maltese sculptor Antonio Sciortino. It features three street urchins hurrying forward, showing the extreme hardship faced at the turn of the 20th century. There is also a statue of Lord Strickland, a former prime minister of Malta and a sepulchral monument of Governor Sir Thomas Maitland. For over two centuries, Upper Barracca has been a popular meeting place. The garden has lately been restored.

Argotti Botanic Gardens
The Argotti Gardens are situated in Floriana, a mere twenty minutes walk from Valletta G-House. Laid out in the 18th century for Grand Master Pinto, the garden was transformed into a botanical garden a century later. With a rich collection of trees and shrubs from oaks to oleanders, and lots of cacti it provides delightful shaded walks to fountains, ponds and water towers. In the private section, you can see indigenous and foreign plants. The small horticultural museum attached to the garden exhibits seeds, plant pressing equipment, gardening maps and records. There is also a beautiful eighteenth century gazebo. Opening hours depend on the time of year.