The South of Malta can boast of its various harbours. However, one of the pearls of the Southern area is what is known in Malta as 'Cottonera' or The Three Cities. These cities are individually known as Cospicua, Senglea, and Vittoriosa - or, in Maltese - Bormla, Isla, and Birgu, respectively. The church in Senglea is home to the statue of the Redeemer, which is traditionally revered in Malta, and many people visit regularly to light candles and say their prayers before the statue. Vittoriosa is best known for its waterfront, which can boast of various restaurants and beautiful sea views, as well as its yacht marina.

These three cities are also citadels in their own way. They were three of the most-bombed cities during the Second World War, being right opposite Valletta as well as being hosts to ships because of the dockyard, also known as 'it-Tarzna', where all repairs were carried out at the time. However, the cities are still exceptionally beautiful, with old and traditionally Maltese winding roads, beautiful churches, and views of the ocean and of the capital city from the highest points.