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Cities Islands 4 5 Comino Island

Francisco dos Santos: Mdina was Malta's capital until Cristina Serrano: Comino is an island on the Matlese the construction of . Also known as Citta Vecchia, it is archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. It's between the walled on a hill, which makes it impossible to enter. Its origins islands of Malta and and is only 3.5 square kilometers. 1 St Peter's Pool Nature Reserves date back to the year 700 BC. It was a city with lovely We spent a few weeks in Malta so we decided to head to architecture and not many inhabitants, abounds in fine Comino (and the afternoon in the Azure Window of Gozo, a Rubén Pérez Chacón: St Peter's Pool, also called Hofra iz-Zghira (the small hole) is on a bay of Malta on the southeast of palatial buildings, religious and former Maltese nobility. It is place I also shared on minube). The first thing I though when the island (east side of Delimara peninsula). It can be reached from by driving (there is parking for 10-12 cars) or by also known as the city of Silence. Not only does it have inner I arrived at the Blue Lagoon was "wow, it's like a giant walking. I walked with a group of friends from Marsascala (where we lived). It took about an hour walking down a path of dirt, beauty, from walls and other items, including the terrace of swimming pool," with the crystalline water and people with rocks and in some sections, road. It is a little lost in the hand of God and you have to clear the path to get, so I recommend Café La Fontanella, you can see a big picture of the island of their inner tubes. We took along some snorkels to explore the finding out about the route before going to walk it. Along the way you'll find some underground bunkers (from the war, some even Malta. depths. We went to the other side and found and underwater inhabited) and beautiful views of the bay. But the best is when we get to the pools: natural ravines where you can dive from 7-8 cave which you can see in the photo. At first, it was a bit dark meters! Although there are also lower dives, of course. When you arrive you will probably find Pele, a young man of 55 years in and scary but it's the purest you can find in the Malta famous for his spectacular leaps from the highest point of St Peter's Pool. He has visited this place every day since 1973, Mediterranean. It was like being in a swimming pool! he lives on his small pension and carving stone. If you have the chance to see him get him into conversation, he is a very humble guy but talkative. I attached some photos of the views of the way there and the natural pools. It is a place you must not miss if you sala2500: Comino is a lovely little island halfway between go to Malta! Recommendations:-If you go walk take the path up wearing boots but flip-flops in your backpack; strongly the islands of Malta and Gozo. There's nowehere to stay recommended snorkeling or diving on surface with breathing mask and snorkel - it will shock you with the fish that are swimming over, and to eat only a truck with ice cream, burgers and ☎ around you! There is no sand in St Peter's Pool but a "putty" of wet mud tha 3t 5is 6 2m2 e9s1s5y 4 4a0n d- Tyrioqu D elnimda ruap, Mwairtsha xvleokryk, dMiartlyta ,t oMwareslasx. loIfkk Medina, Malta, Mdina refreshments. You can see everything in one dCaoym. iWnoa, lCkosm inino you can take mats to put your towel on. August 2012 Viewpoints Mirador Qrica Rock-bahía San Blas -

sala2500: From this viewpoint you can see for miles and down below there's a small beach, a creek with beautiful clear blue water and the small fishing village of Rigor. Corners like this overflow in Gozo. Luckily tourist exploitation has not yet arrived here. That is why today traveller can enjoy these Islands Cliffs Cliffs wonderful, untainted spectacles. Me, being from the Spanish 2 3 6 Mediterranean, see the big difference between "their" costs Malta Blue Grotto Cliffs of Comino and "mine" .... It is difficult to reach by public transport, it is best to hire a buggy to come here and visit hundreds of Xin Wu Yen: Cheap mini-holidays, cheap food and Toni Calderón: To the southwest of the island of Malta is sala2500: From Cirkewa (a Maltese island), you can hire places that this little island has to offer that wouldn't be affordable hotels. It is very hot, of course, and has beautiful the Blue Grotto, amazing caves in the cliffs. An access to a a boat to explore the cliffs of Comino. The more of you there views. It is beyond modernity, but it looks like there is history pier just outside , is marked and is not hard to find. are, the cheaper it is per person. The tour is spectacular, full accessible otherwise. in every corner, it is magical to say the least. The tourist bus There are some boats going through the caves. It costs of colourful, water, rocks, shapes, reflections of the sun on is affordable and there are several routes. Visit the islands of around 8 € to take a tour on one of these boats. The journey the water and in its depths. It's a real "blast." Even though the Churches Gozo and Comino or visit Blue Lagoon with its crystal clear is great, plus you can see sea cliffs from accessing a set of tour is longer than half an hour, it is full of fantastic places. St. John the Baptist Church waters and a white sandy background. It´s wonderful. ^-^ caves where light is filtered and generates a gorgeous blue, hence the name. There are many divers and people who are sala2500: This church is another of the many in Gozo. Ana Sdt: My family and I spent a great holiday in Malta climbing the cliffs. Malta is an island with few beaches so it is The highlight of this building is its size. It wasn't the biggest I and I just want to add two comments to what has been said best to focus tourism on the natural environments. Around had ever seen in my life but the fact that that this part of the about this tiny country. Do not miss a corner called St. Peter the pier there are many gift shops and restaurants but I church belonged to a nearby village of only about 500 people Pool a wonderful place to bathe and dive. I also recommend decided to go to Marsaxlokk Bay. surprised me. Religious devotion in Malta and Gozo is plain the Blue Lagoon, a wonderful bay but quite crowded so I to see and very visible. Still I wonder what makes this church recommend choosing your day to visit. Thais Pérez López: From Marsaxlokk, with the coast on fill up on the weekends. They don't use the building for your left, we arrived at Zurrieq, in the southwestern part of events, but even so I'm sure that even with the entire town's ANTONIO BURGES LATORRE: I have very fond Malta. The place is known for hosting one of the most sold population, the church is never even half full. memories of this visit because it's where i went on my prints of Malta: The Blue Grotto. I advise visiting in the Nadur Dawret Il - Qawra, San Pawl il-Baħar, Malta, Gozo ☎ 021 237 747 - Blue Grotto Sea Inlet, Żurrieq Triq Hagar Qim, Comino What to see in Malta Page 3

Cliffs Harbors Cities Beaches 7 8 9 Cliffs Marsaxlokk Port Golden Bay

Cristina Serrano: Dingli is a small town at the end of sala2500: Without a doubt, the first thing that you come claire: Situated on the Mediterranean Sea, we found Gabriel Llambias: Golden Bay is one of the few sandy Malta. The cliffs rise so impressively over the Mediterranean here to see is the pier. It is small, colorful, cute and old- ourselves in Sliema on the coastal road that connects with beaches on the island of Malta. We arrived not knowing Sea, at about 253 meters high, they the highest point in smelling, it is a little surprise that the town has saved. It is a St.Julians. This is probably one of the liveliest holiday resorts where we were going, so upon arrival I took my girlfriend Malta. The area provides views of the open sea with the little natural harbor, turquoise water, decorated with great in Malta, and the center of the origins of many of the large kayaking as she had ever tried it before. Needless to say she small, uninhabited island of Filfla. They say the name of affection and with great taste by its inhabitants. The vast hotels there. It is a very lively area centering around the loved it. Kayaking was a great way to escape the crowds. On 'Dingli' was probably derived from the surname of some majority of these have either their own boat or a small fishing shops, cafes and restaurants. The Sliema promontory offers the way back we found a wonderful sunset and a sea that Maltese family owns the land. Archaeologists believe that the boat. All their boats are lovingly cared for, which is ultimately one of the most beautiful views of the capital,Valletta, and was a real lake. The sun sets early and it was fantastic, really town existed all the way back to the time of the Phoenicians reflected in the form of this beautiful dock .... Marsamxett Harbour. beautiful! and Carthaginians. We read that there were no buses to take us there, so we decided to walk. Once we arrived, we saw the bus going to the stop (is the # 81? Can not remember). If you visit the city of Rabat, you can get to the cliffs easily as they are only 2 km away.

sala2500: Dingly cliffs, is a lovely spot you can not miss if you visit Malta. You get on a bus that takes about an hour from "Valletta", and even the route to get there is interesting because it passes through some niDcien glilit,t lIesl av idllea Mgeaslta a, Mnda ltaal,l oDwinsgli southeastern Malta, Marsaxlokk, Isla de Malta, Malta, Marsaxlokk Sliema, Sliema Golden Bay, Mgarr

Bays Historical Monuments Of Touristic Interest Villages 10 11 12 St Julian's Bay View of Valletta from Sliema Saltworks in Gozo Marsaxlokk

sala2500: St. Julian's Bay is one of the most beautiful Las sandalias de Ulises: The best place to enjoy the sala2500: This lovely little place is an inspiration for most Eduardo Valdivielso: This is a beautiful fishing village in places in Malta. You can walk along the beautiful and very view of Valletta is Sliema, from the bay you see a superb Maltese artists and also for many Europeans. It's been that the southeastern part of Malta and it is a nice walk to the well kept promenade that goes around it. Its azure waters panorama of Malta's capital. The blue-green water that way for many years. However, it still retains the charm that nearest beaches. If you do not mind walking, and you dare to bathe the St. Julian, a beautiful place that's classy and busy. separates the two cities makes the capital picture perfect-its these artists came looking for. I came here a couple of times walk the Maltese roads, you can get here in two hours from Malta has a distinct air of the sea when you walk through its walls and beige buildings, highlighting it and making it more and I have to admit that with the cloudy sky, everything has a La Valletta (we know because had to walk after the motor little streets. Everything you see you'll like. It's a little place impressive. It is the ideal place to take pictures. more romantic and sensual feeling when the sun shines, the burned out on our bus, not the strangest thing that's ever w i t h lot of charm. There's an area with a lot of bars, beautiful blue water takes away the beauty of these salts as happened on these buses. In short, a must if you spend over restaurants and beach bars. It's interesting by the day or small as they are unusual .. three days in Malta. night. You won't stop taking pictures throughout the day.

St Julian's Bay, St. Julian's Sliema, Sliema Reqqa Point Triq Is-Sagħtrija, Zebbug, Gozo Marsaxlok, Marsaxlokk What to see in Malta Page 4

Historical Monuments Beaches 15 16 Roman Baths Gnejna Bay

José Luis Sarralde: There are few beaches in Malta that Ramón Seoane Suárez: This beach on the northwest have such fine sand. An original way to replace this is to use coast of Malta, is one of the few beaches in the country. It is the natural resources which are available on the island. Being located next to Golden Bay (better known, but more touristy). 13 Pwales Beach and Xemxija Bay Bays an island with an important limestone base, the rock It is a quiet beach with even fewer people. To get there, formations are a sight even on the banks. You can go for a follow the signs to Golden Bay but before arriving to that Lonifasiko: Too bad Pwales beach, at least when we were there, is not suitable for swimming. It is at the apex of the Bay of lovely swim in these clean and blue Maltese waters, and you beach you will find Ghajn Tuffieha. There is parking for those Xemxija which is great, the water is clean and you can see the bay with rows of houses constructed in the style of Maltese, with a can explore these curious pools. In the evening there is a arriving by car, next to one of the defensive towers that are so touch of old that has a charisma or a Cuban style.In regards to the environment, I must say that when we were there, the beach lovely color. typical of Malta. To access the beach, you need to go down a was covered with seaweed or debris with thickness, and I actually didn´t see much sand. This may be why the bathroom is not huge set of steps (there is also a winding road). Next to the good here, maybe also by the issue of boats and ports ... It is a shame because this could be a real nice beach . The fact is that beach there is a restaurant serving snacks and a drink at the Xemxija walk along the road, with its long shell-shaped curve, is a good way to see Pwales beach and stay on the railing and sunset after a good bath. There are's also a hammocks rental look at this lovely bay. From the viewpoint Xemxija Bay up the road from the height perspective it is very suggestive, but looking service. over the railing, this bay also has its charm. Small rocks, creeks, concrete piers and some other mini strip of sand dot the bay, as well as many boats floating peacefully on these waters of a thousand and one blue tones. It is the typical image of a relaxing DavidMM: Near the town of Mgarr you'll find this bay place that makes a photo shoot after another, without stopping. They are very interesting photos where you see where locals where there's also a beach. On one side of the beach there is keep their boats fishmongers, auctions thousand painted doors and colors that give a little joy to pale yellow almost every house a tower that was used to spot pirates in medieval times. This facades ls Xemxija, and Malta. That said, the absence of the availability of the beach, the stroll along the promenade overlooking beach is quite small and quiet. It's ideal if you want to go for a the bay from different angles is an excellent option to relax, as I say, a very "photogenic". Throughout the walk thereX eamrexi jae,n Moeulgliehħa Tower Rd, Sliema swim or sunbathe without stress! Malte, Mgarr parking spaces, so if you both for Valletta to Mellieha, this shell shaped bay is a must for the obligatory pictures. Temples 18 Temple

Luna Perez: Approximately 7000 years ago (5200 years before Christ), civilization came to the archipelago of Malta from in rudimentary boats and settled on the islands of Gozo and Malta. These early settlers brought seeds and domestic animals. They created the first volcanic stone Of Cultural Interest Historical Monuments Viewpoints 14 17 cutting tools with which they carved the stones. At first, they Valletta Old Town Catacombs of St Paul and St Agatha Upper Barrakka Gardens lived in caves but later they began to build villages with huts. However, despite their primitive homes, funeral arrangements sala2500: The truth is that to walk and wander through the Cristina Serrano: The villages of Mdina and Rabat were sala2500: The viewpoint of the park is none other than the were very advanced for the time. The first signs of burials are capital is one great pleasure. Steep streets, balconies with constructed on an ancient Roman city. These catacombs of old main watch tower. The park is very active and lively found in the Skorba population, with figures similar to tThaorsxieen hanging laundry, stairs, cats, closed balconies, doors and Rabat were used in Roman times to bury the dead. Now they almost every day. Children play, the young go around as found in other Mediterranean areas. The years 4000 to 2500 other features motivates you to keep moving. Also see the are in the care of Heritage Malta. Christianity arrived in Malta couples and the elderly and gather there almost every city's ancient walls of protection, real works of engineering from the hands of Paul around the year 60DC. St. Paul was evening. The elderly are delighted to tell you the story of Beaches 19 genius, small springs and savor the history of this charming on his way to Rome on a boat but it sank and ended up in oldest and newest place, with its innumerable anecdotes, so Blue Lagoon capital. I did not care who joined me, I just loved getting lost Malta. According to tradition, the Apostle Paul took refuge in a you don't need a guidebook. in the smell of the bakeries in the morning and chats with the cave, now known as the Catacombs of St. Paul. Monica Collado: Comino Island is a tiny island between elders to who love to share the . Manuel Docampo Rodriguez: A little park to relax and Malta and Gozo that is accessible from both islands. From the enjoy the views. It is worth climbing up it. port of Mgarr (Gozo) and from Cirkewwa (Malta) there are many fast boats that will come out to Comino for about 15 euros roundtrip. There you will find this island with clear water. Try to avoid going on the weekend because there are so many tourists there you will feel packed in and overwhelmed.

Comino, Malta, Triq San Pawl, Valletta ☎ 35 621 454 562 - Bajjada Triq Sant Agata, Rabat ☎ 21 225 277 - Triq Sant\\\\\\\' Orsla, Valletta Gozo What to see in Malta Page 5

Theme Parks Beaches Cities Nightlife Districts 20 21 22 23 Popeye's Village Sand Beach - Island of Comino Rabat

Juan : It is in a bay northwest of Malta with blue waters sala2500: In Comino there is only one small beach of macmuseo: This city is in the western part of the center of claire: Let me qualify Paceville, as one of the most and filled with a variety of animals and plants. It is set in a sand where you can lay down. It is small, so it is best to come the island of Malta. It's separated from Modena by a nice popular rooms of Malta as a historical monument. It is an theme park and was used in the film Popeye in 1980. The on a weekday. It is a paradise that is so beautiful that park. That's where we visited the church and the catacombs Ibiza-style nightclub that is very fashionable and the best in streets, the houses, everything is decorated in detail and is everyone wants to go here, and not surprisingly, the majority of St. Agatha. The church is very similar to the rest of the Malta for young people. There are tons of parties in Malta and open to the public. I recommend if you are visiting Malta that only come once in their life and do not want to miss the churches we have visited in Malta: with some beautiful it is full of Spanish people, especially in the summer because you pass by this beautiful place. feeling this white sand and the clear and pure water. You will frescoes, it's a Latin cross plan with a large dome that's they come to study English. feel like you have come to the Caribbean, well,.. without beautifully decorated with big images. In case of this church is mulatto women that catch your eye. If the colony of jellyfish also has a crypt with many burials. The catacombs of St. allows it you can swim long periods without rest. The high Agatha left us quite impressed. Long and narrow aisles that concentration of plankton and salt in these waters makes it a are visited a small part. easy and a very rested swim without stopping and without getting tired. It is without a doubt one of the most charming corners of Mediterranean Europe. I have posted videos and pictures!

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Viewpoints Beaches Beaches Markets 24 25 26 Viewpoint of Mdina St Julian´s Mistra Bay Fish Market

Salbafer: To get to this point you have to cross from one macmuseo: This is another of the cities situated near sala2500: This beach is a great place to spend the whole Luna Perez: Each Sunday, the small fishing village of end of the city to the other, and certainly when you arrive you Valletta where many tourists go to spend their holidays. The day. It offers you the most colorful places. Abandoned Marsaxlokk southeast of Malta, becomes an outdoor market will see people sitting on the benches enjoying the fresh air main casino of the island is located here. Opposite the villages situated on the cliffs, rock formations on the beaches. located right there on the same port. You can buy everything and the scenery. It is a highly recommended area, and I do Casino there is an American hotel resort that looks good. There is also a town that, although it still has its charm, it is you can imagine that is possibly sold in Malta: Maltese not think there are many places on the island where you can There is also a very modern office complex which is notable not particularly .., Maltese. I recommend eating fish at any of cheese and spices, cakes and bread, typical drinks and fish.... see the horizon in the same way as you can here. for its high tower called Portomaso. the restaurants, it is usually very cool and the pollution of the lots of fish, and fish that is very good that the fishermen sell surrounding areas luckily still has not arrived. The water in just after coming back from sea. Mix the food stops with this bay is clean and beautifully clear. clothes, flowers and fruits, meats and sweets, which makes it a large market by the sea, to wander and enjoy the smells and tastes and the beautiful view that make this a delightful market . And all accompanied by the soft, cool breeze from the southeast. In fact, the name of Marsaxlokk name is given by the Mediterranean wind that comes from Southeast Xlokk, best known for its Italian nomenclature: Sirocco. The Luzzus, small boats typical brightly painted and given names of saints, dance to the rhythm of the sea ruckus and people. If you are hungry, go into the restaurant called Ta Pippo. It is a small Triq Inguanez, Mdina Sliema Żurrieq Puerto pesquero, Marsaxlokk What to see in Malta Page 6

Harbors Beaches Historical Monuments Bays 27 28 29 30 Cirkewwa Harbour Xlendy Beach Mnajdra Temples Bay of La Valletta

sala2500: From the bus station of "Valletta", you can sala2500: This little beach, the only sandy beach to be macmuseo: It's amazing to think that we are treading on Roberto Gonzalez: From the stronghold of St. Elmo, you catch a bus to take you to "cirkewa." It is a town where there found in this area, although it looks like it is full of buildings on ground where over 5,000 years ago our prehistoric ancestors can beautiful views of the bay. Once there, and after seeing really is little to see except a beach where they rent one side, it is very very quiet, and its aspect reminds me of did exactly the same thing. How could they build such the giant bell in the temple, take the street of Saint Paul, to everything for water exercise, which is dominated by a great the series of "blue summer". Most apartments are empty and constructions using stones so large, how could the transport visit other buildings that hosted foreign delegations of the hotel. The best thing about this place is that from here you are an investment for the richest people of Malta. The beach the stone from the quarries? What were their traditions, their Order of the Knights of Malta. It is quite a walk through history can catch boats to the rest of the islands, such as Gozo, itself is small, it is only about 100 meters wide, but the water languages, their means of living. How they later disappeared on this island that is truly a melting pot. Comino or Cominete. is clear and not too cold, something difficult to find on an without us knowing the causes. They are a series of island in the heart of the Mediterranean. Even to this small questions that, in view of these cyclopean constructions, one beach buses come from all around of the island of Gozo, son is made to admire so much history that there is to be found in it is easy to move from here to other parts of the island... this enclave.

RosaGR: Perfect place for taking great photos! You can get there by catching a tour buses once you get off the ferry or taxi. It was 60 euros for two people for 5 hours with a guide so we decided to go on tour bus. It was 10 euros each and included an audio guide.

Gozo Gozo ☎ 21 424 231 - Mnajdra, Qrendi QRD 2502, Qrendi Marsamxett bay, Valletta

Citadels Harbors Cities Of Touristic Interest 31 32 Cittadella The Three Cities Port Valletta Niches

sala2500: Situated the top of the town you can find this sala2500: The Three Cities pier is another of the small macmuseo: Marsascala is located south of the island of José Luis Sarralde: These so-called street niches were small and charming "citadel". It is a clear example of life as it ports you'll find around Malta. It is, however, exquisitely Malta. The first thing that we did when we arrived was to visit introduced in the 17th century and are an architectural used to be in this small town. Its narrow streets, walls and beautiful with the aroma of history as strong as the smell of the castle in the highest part of the city which faces the sea. feature in Malta. They can be found in almost every corner in stone houses, religious motives on every corner, its freshness fresh coffee in the morning. It's seriously like traveling back in Unfortunately it was closed and we could only see it from the Valletta. Virgins and saints flood the city, but what made me and its tranquility, its tremendous church at the entrance and time. You'll see small fishing boats, the city wall, and an outside. Then we went down to the waterfront, parked the car curious is the devotion of the people. You will meet many many flowers decorate this place. It is a must if you come to imposing church with piles of decorative flags all about. Make without any problems and took a beautiful and peaceful walk people, of all types and status, which do the sign of the cross the island, in fact it is the first thing to do upon arrival and sure to try one of the restaurant around the port as they all along the promenade. As you can see in a couple of the on themselves as they pass by every saint, and even stop to then from here you can go to any other place of the small and have great fresh fish. photos, the sea was a bit choppy and a wave broke on the pray and then move on. They are very devout. beautiful island of Gozo. You can get there by bus from the dock, splattering us with water! port where you leave the ferry from the island of Malta which is the only option to get to this island. The bus will be waiting to ferry passengers over.

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Historical Monuments Of Cultural Interest Beaches Historical Monuments 33 34 35 Main Entrance: Mdina Rabat Beach of Paceville-Sant Julian- Main Via: Mdina

sala2500: The Mdina of Rabat (Malta), the former capital sala2500: Rabat is the small but bustling capital of the sala2500: This tiny beach was not like this a few years sala2500: This street which cuts the entire walled city in of the island, is an ancient walled city with one single entry. island of Gozo. When you tire of rummaging through its ago, they excavated it for the district of St. Julian and two, is a collection of exquisite architecture and is very well The so-called "Silent City" consists of different sections that permanent markets, escapate to the old town. It is full of Paceville that that were being filled with tourists and hotels. maintained. They try to keep the original tone of the corners, make it a bit easier for visiting since they help give you a narrow streets out to a chapter in the adventures of Captain Today it is only sand. It is located the core of the capital.If you and facades of some of the luxuriously authentic buildings. sense of direction. You can see the entrance plaza, the Alatriste. It is a pedestrian zone and walking there for about go a little further, just outside the "city", you can catch the You can visually see the great class that this little capital cathedral, the main street that leads directly to the viewpoint an hour is more than pleasant. bus. From noon to 5 pm it is overcrowded with Europeans could have had but didn´t because of the distance from the and the so-called "old city" and "the village" which are located tanning themselves, we as do in Spain. It is later when the sea and the scarcity of the water in the area. This made on either side of the main street. Because all of these things Spanish, Italian and South American come, you can spend population growth impossible. If you walk down the street are sort of matted together it can sometimes be hard to know these evenings with your own colleagues. Here the italians completely straight, you´ll come to the viewpoint of the where you are but don´t worry, it is impossible to get lost in are missing. Magnificent evenings on this tiny beach, mama Medina on the other side of the plaza. here. It´s always nice to know a little about the history of mia! places the Mdina has a lot of that!

Mdina Gozo Sliema Mdina

Harbors Bays Of Cultural Interest Archaeological Sites 36 37 38 39 Mgarr Salina Bay The Knights Hospitallers Tarxien Temples

sala2500: The town has a ferry service that arrives Cristina Serrano: Saint Paul's Bay (in Maltese "St. Paul's GERARD DECQ: Malta ... is, above all, for the tourist, the macmuseo: In the center of the village of Tarxien, located several times a day from Malta. The short trip by boat to here Bay") is a town that you'll find located in northeastern Malta, Knights of the Order. In fact, the cross is strongly present in in the southeast of the island of Malta, near Paola, you'll find is short and pleasant. The entrance to the harbor is also very located sixteen kilometers from the capital, Valletta. Its name the iconography of the island. The contemporary members of this splendid megalithic tempo dating back to 3500 years BC. nice. Then you have two very interesting options before refers to the shipwreck of St. Paul (St. Paul) during his the order don't roam the streets of Valletta. In search of the It's hard to wrap our minds around such a faraway period of catching a bus to another part of the island. To the right is a journey to Rome, as was written in the Bible. It is for this Knights, discover portraits of the Great Matre in the time. How could they have built such architectural very humble neighborhood of fishermen that you can visit to reason that the Maltese believe it was St. Paul who laid the museums; also the armor of warriors and powerful cannons of complexes? What drove these people to do this type of work? get to know how the locals live, or you can go to the town foundations of Christianity on the island. The area as a whole the following centuries. It's the Warrior role which is mostly The balls that appear in some of the photos appear to have center that's roughly a 5 minute walk to have a good (some towns that form it include: Qawra, Bugibba and retained in popular imagination, and not as carers or nurses been used to transport the large stones. A highly breakfast half Italian, half Maltese and half English.... Xemxija) has an area of 14.47 km ². Although the site itself is who also existed. Souvenir shops abound, and are stocked recommended visit. in a rather touristy area (with lots of bars and such) there are full of medieval costumes with weapons. some natural touches like this bay, which give it a special touch. I recommend having a drink at Veccja, a bar in the port that boasts beautiful bay views. At dusk as well as at night it is very nice to see the lights reflected in the water.

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Harbors Bus Stations Islands Beaches 40 41 42 Docking in Ghanjsielem-Gozo- Valletta Bus Station Cominete Marsaxlokk Saltworks

sala2500: Ghanjsielem is a small town on the island of Las sandalias de Ulises: The first thing that strikes you sala2500: Cominete is the little sister island of Comino, Carlos Alonso Blas: In this magical spot south of Malta Gozo. Ferries that go from Malta to Gozo usually dock here. when you arrive in Malta are the buses! It's like being and directly across from it. It comes with a boat that you take my friends and I had a picnic followed by a strange Maltese The comings and goings are continuous throughout the day, transported back 20 years! They not leave until they are full, from Cirkewwa. But what is usually done is, you get to ceremony After this we bathed in rock formations, which it's ultimately the only reliable communication between the they only have one door and this is open during the journey, Comino and from there you can swim to the beaches. They seemed to be ancient salt and natural pools that are now on two islands. The docking maneuver is peculiar and beautiful. no luggage, and you request the bus to stop by pulling a rope! are only about 600 meters or so in length. The water's depth the seashore. It was a very special moment in this little The pretty picture of this small fishing village is changing very There are no direct buses from the airport to anywhere, you is only about 3 meters. At its deepest point and you don't corner of the central Mediterranean. Before we left I took a slowly. The spring's clear blue waters are just as beautiful as must go to the bus station (there isn't really a station station need to be a great swimmer to get there. You can get there in photo as the clouds reflected in the salt, on the border they once were. Thank God you don't really notice any there are two lines in which there are plenty of buses less than an hour, but it's as pretty or prettier than Comino. between sea, land and sky ... pollution here yet, in the vicinity of the port that is, believe it or standing no particular) order. And there you have to find (ask not. the driver) which bus goes to your destination. And for the return journey the same.

Ghajnsielem and Comino Valletta 2, La Valeta, Malta, Valletta Ghajnsielem and Comino Il-Ħofra ż-Żgħira, Marsaxlokk

Historical Monuments Streets Of Cultural Interest Cathedrals 43 44 45 Dwejra Lines Republic Street Merchant Street Market Rabat Cathedral

Gustavo Javier Vázquez Álvarez: Dwejra Lines is the Roberto Gonzalez: I visited Malta on a stop on a cruise in ANADEL: In the capital of the island of Malta, Valletta, sala2500: The cathedral is embedded in Rabat city centre name given to the western sector of the Victoria Lines, a 2009. Republic Street is the principle street of the capital, you have this great street where you can talk a walk, shop, in the heart of the historic quarter. A tall and simple facade, series of fortifications that run the width of the island of Malta. Valletta. It has all the palaces that belonged to the drink, and admire the Baroque and Maltese architecture. two bell towers where the huge bells are still operated by Taking advantage of a natural slope, the British built this delegations of the Order of Malta, such as Castile, Aragon .... Houses with windows and green shutters, commercial-style hand. The Maltese cross can be found right at the top and in 12km line of defense in the late nineteenth century. The Apart from monuments you will find other things of interest English, and a nice van market where the natives of the city the centre we see how strong an influence the church still remains of these fortifications can be visited walking such as the Queen Victoria, the Museum of Archaeology, provide food. There is a market in the morning along the has on this islnd. Inside everything looks more looked after westward from the roundabout on the outskirts of the city. Grand Masters Palace, and dozens of souvenir shops with street, selling almost everything, nothing of interest, but it's than in our Spanish churches. Fresh, glowing windows and Two hundred yards away you will see what were Targa the Maltese cross. At the end of the street after the Grand always fun to take a look anyways. religious motifs all around. On this occasion I recorded a batteries, now used by local farmers. We will continue walking Masters Palace, and on the way to Fort St. Elmo, you can wedding ceremony, a bride, groom and lots of guest ... until I down a quiet so you must be careful with the branches. We find many houses with typical balconies only found in the city got caught! will see a large pit on our left and we discover some of Valletta. entrances to tunnels that have yet been closed off. The walls of the pit are naturally eroding over the years. The flora is abundant and fauna may surprise you with a common chameleon. At the end of the lines we come across Bingemma Gap, where we can enter some old Punic tombs and walk across a wall. The walk ends as you turn towards Republic Street, Valletta La Valeta, Isla de Malta, Malta, Valletta Rabat What to see in Malta Page 9

Of Touristic Interest Cities Historical Monuments Of Touristic Interest 46 47 48 Portomaso Business Tower Mosta Rabat Citadel Wall Comino South Pier

ANADEL: Portomaso Business Tower, is the tallest macmuseo: We were in Valletta and had already sala2500: The citadel of Rabat, in Gozo, is surrounded by sala2500: A Comino can be reached from Malta by small skyscraper in Malta and next to the Hilton. At the bottom is completed the program we had prepared. We thought of a high wall. It reflects the strategic and defensive situation of boat, with up to about 50 or 60 passengers. I usually leave the Caffe 'Portomaso, a contemporary place which is open going to Mosta to see the huge dome of the church. We took a small capital. From up here you see a large part of the from a little dock that is in the northern part of the islet. From from 08:30 to 23:00 and has a steady stream of locals and the bus and quickly landed in the city. The church was island and you can see the demographic situation chosen by here you can make your journey with one of the bigger boat tourists throughout the day. The cafe has a contemporary closed. I asked a park attendant and they said it would open the first settlers. A vast flat area with a small hill in the middle. companies. If there are several of you, it is possible to design and is perfect for having a morning coffee reading the back up at 4 p.m., so we relaxed on a terrace bar and had a Here they built the capital and afterwards they built small negotiate on price. This is a little corner of paradise, with newspaper and to eat a sandwich, or pizza, pasta and ice snack. It opened at 3:30. We entered into a magnificent surveillance hills all around. Today these strongholds are crystal clear water, cliffs all around you and only about 10 cream, and there is free Wi-Fi for visitors as well. There is a spectacle. The dome is immense. It's supported by eight huge small towns. minutes from the main beach road. When you are here you nice terrace in the warm weather that is so common in Malta. columns and it seems impossible to make something so big. will have a blast, in beautiful, first class surroundings. It's about 26 meters in diameter - enormous. Like all self- respecting Maltese churches, the frescoes are beautiful with huge images and during Easter, there is a competition for who can best decorate the sanctuary. Also during Easter, the most valuable thing of the respective guild is displayed.

St Julians, Sliema Mosta, Mosta Rabat Comino, Comino

Churches Churches Museums Of Touristic Interest 49 50 Trick the Devil in Malta Church of the Virgin of Carmen The Three Cities

José Luis Sarralde: Legend has it that the Maltese, who Las sandalias de Ulises: In Balluta Bay, this church was Xulio Vázquez Deibe: Come to see the world's only front- Cristina Serrano: The Three Cities refers to the three are an extremely Catholic people, were often confused by the built by the brotherhood of Carmen in 1858. Years later, the loading cannon. The only copies left are in Malta and in fortified cities of , Vittoriosa and (Maltese: devil and never knew what time mass was at, put two clocks chapel was entrusted to the Carmelites, who built a convent. Gibraltar. Enjoy a full day with recreations of soldiers Cospicua, and L-Isla) on the island of Malta. They are on the front of the church. One with the real time and the A new church, the present one, began to be built in 1958 in marching, shooting, doing exercises like in Victorian times connected by a line of forts built by the Knights of St. John . other with a fictional time meaning that whenever people pseudo Gothic style while the previous church was still in and get a chance to shoot the original rifle of the Victorian Also known as "Cottonera". It's fascinating to go from one city passed they never know which time was correct. Normally use. It was completed in 1978. The statue of the Virgin was soldiers, the famous Martini Henry. Enjoy different to another and see the buildings, fortifications and more. And this superstition was more in villages rather than in cities, but brought from Naples. It's very nice, especially the dome from recreations throughout the day, and spend a different day in YES, you can travel very easily from one to another. 1) the truth is that there really are two clocks on almost all the outside. Malta, completing your visit with a complete tour of the inside Cospicua (Cospicua), is a fortified city with two ports. It is the religious temples. of the fort, and an audio-visual construction. The soldiers will largest. It sits between the other two cities and has a guide you through their facilities. They let you see the population is just under 6000, inhabited since Neolithic times. equipment, the ammunition storage rooms and loading, and 2) Vittoriosa (Birgu), is the oldest city. The Fort St Angelo, is the gun itself. Browse one of the most advanced buildings of on the end of the peninsula and the city was used to house its time that provided the first cannon in history with the headquarters, housing, arsenal and other facilities of the hydropower. This is the largest cannon to ever be front- Knights of St. John when they arrived in Malta in 1530. 3) loaded, and the now it's the last one too. You've got to check Senglea (L-Isla) is a fortified city in the east of Malta, mainly it out! in the Grand Harbour. It has a population of less than 3,000 people. Its name comes from the builder, Claude De La Sliema ☎ 35 621 809 713 - St.Rocco Road, , Isla de Malta CSP11 , Ma… Birgu, Birgu What to see in Malta Page 10

Historical Monuments Squares 51 52 Mdina Old City Mdina Cathedral Square

sala2500: The other major area of Mdina is known as the sala2500: This small, narrow square is almost always in "old city". It is made up of endless alleys and winding streets. the shade. It's the clearest example of what the capital used Everything is very well kept, making it a pleasure to walk to be. Three things speak of the more historic and powerful around. You can enjoy the gentle breeze in the summer, the Malta from olden times, which defended itself as well as shade which it offers, its restaurants hidden in corners, and others, from all kinds of invaders from every continent on the many places that you can not let slip by without first taking a basis of faith and labour. These include ecclesiastical power, photo. powerful families that built luxury homes, and the two powerful guns that protect the door of the cathedral. Canons located at the gates were used, if necessary.

Mdina, Isla de Malta, Malta, Mdina Mdina

Of Touristic Interest Museums 53 Things to see in Malta Qrica Rock Pier - San Blas Bay - National Museum of Natural History 1. St Peter's Pool 2. Malta 3. Blue Grotto sala2500: It is curious as to why the inhabitants of Gozo ANADEL: The Natural History Museum is located in 4. Mdina 5. Comino Island 6. Cliffs of Comino choose the dock area for swimming. The water is mostly Mdina Palazzo Vilhena, to the right of the citadel's main 7. Dingli Cliffs 8. Sliema 9. Golden Bay clean, as the beaches here are so new. When you see the entrance. This mansion, built by Vilhena and Mondion in 10. St Julian's Bay 11. View of Valletta from Sliema 12. Marsaxlokk little beach empty but the area where small boats dock full of 1726, was the residence of the Grand Masters of the Order of 13. Pwales Beach and Xemxija Bay 14. Catacombs of St Paul and St Agatha 15. Roman Baths bathers it's odd. It's deeper here. For me it was a little strange Malta. This museum has many varieties of plants and animals 16. Gnejna Bay 17. Upper Barrakka Gardens 18. Tarxien Temple at first to swim between boats but you don't need to do on display. For example, 3,500 bird species with their nests 19. Blue Lagoon 20. Popeye's Village 21. Sand Beach - Island of Comino anything except check out the water and you'd understand it. and eggs, 200 mammals, 200 fish and thousands of 22. Rabat 23. Paceville 24. Viewpoint of Mdina This small fishing village, now abandoned to these activities, arthropods from Malta and around the world. There is also a 25. St Julian´s 26. Fish Market 27. Cirkewwa Harbour is embedded in the Bay of San Blas, an area full of little varied collection of fossils. The exhibition has many themes, 28. Xlendy Beach 29. Mnajdra Temples 30. Bay of La Valletta corners of paradise. such as evolution, insects, birds and marine ecosystem. The 31. Cittadella 32. Marsaskala 33. Main Entrance: Mdina museum's address is Vilhena Palace, St Publius Square, 34. Rabat 35. Main Via: Mdina 36. Mgarr Mdina RBT 12, Malta. Tel: 2145 5951 Fax: 2145 2818 37. Salina Bay 38. The Knights Hospitallers 39. Tarxien Temples 40. Valletta Bus Station 41. Cominete 42. Marsaxlokk Saltworks 43. Republic Street 44. Merchant Street Market 45. Rabat Cathedral 46. Portomaso Business Tower 47. Mosta 48. Comino South Pier 49. Fort Rinella 50. The Three Cities 51. Mdina Old City 52. Mdina Cathedral Square 53. National Museum of Natural History Nadur ☎ 0 035 621 455 951 - Vilhena Palace | St Publius Square, Mdina, Isla… Where to eat in Malta Page 11

Restaurants Restaurants 3 4 Maltes la Kolina Restaurant Riviera Della Marina Restaurant

Las sandalias de Ulises: We read very good reviews Carmen Pérez del Olmo Teira: A Walk in Vittoriosa ends about Maltese cuisine, being a mix of Italian, Tunisian and at the port. There, in addition to providing a beautiful view of Lebanese and we were looking like crazy for a Maltese the boats moored at the municipality of Isla, you can choose from a wide range of restaurants to eat Mediterranean Il-Mithna Restaurant Restaurants restaurant. The Kolina is on the coast, in Sliema, St Julians Road. Service, perfect, very friendly and attentive. We chose seafood of a high quality. We tested the Riviera della Marina, Lonifasiko: How well we ate at this restaurant on the trip we took to Malta last December! It is at the top of Mellieha, in the the most traditional dishes and we loved the meatball which which is a pretty good establishment, where although the curve just before the steep descent to Ghadira Bay and along the main street called "Gorg Borg Olivier". It's actually an old mill were maybe a little dry, but all very good, and the pudding decor did not catch my attention at all, the food on your plate that was rehabilitated into an elegant restaurant, both the exterior and interior, with numerous details and a welcoming was very impressive was of such high quality that it made you not want to look atmosphere, indeed intimate, inviting to dine and celebrate a romantic evening in good company. It has a terrace outside which is anywhere else but at your own plate. Spaghetti with seafood, used on summer evenings. We, being December, ate inside where logically there were not many diners, which made the dinner shrimp of a size more than considerable, fresh fish of the day was even more intimate and each dish enjoyable. It is a restaurant with enough class and elegance, so the price of the menu is ... besides the typical Maltese incoming always present, such relatively expensive. Yes, this restaurant has the peculiarity that has a dinner menu of 14 € (2009), but only till 19:30, so it is as Biz-Jejt Hobz or Maltesse Platter. As a climax, a tiramisu is perfectly oriented to the English and other Europeans like a very quick dinner. Logically, it did get us to eat dinner at 19:30, but we truly exquisite. I can't remember what the average price of the spent walking one day around and despite it being 20:30, we were still served. The menu was all delicious. Both the quantity and food was, but I remember that it was not cheap (say, for a quality of the products tasted were exquisite, dishes including some decoration and pretty elaborate overtones, using traditional "backpacker") yet nor overly expensive. A price adjusted for materials but with a modern touch. The waiter who served us also very nice and friendly. To complete the menu a glass of Maltese product quality, and judging by the amount of people there ... wine, rather "bland", but to accompany the menu we ordered a "Medina" white a wine made in Malta with Italian grapes, it was Better go with a reservation! delicious. So if you go to the north of Malta, Mellieha, I would not m☎iss 3 5th 6i2s1 r 5e2s0ta 4u0r4a -n 5t 8fo Trr iqth iel-K wbiorar,l dM, eellisephea,c Iisalall yd eif Myaoltua cMaLnH "0s3e, iMzea…" ☎ 21 335 106 - 151 Tower Road, Sliema, Isla de Malta, Malta, Sliema ☎ 99 997 973 - Vittoriosa Waterfront, Birgu (Vittoriosa), Isla de Malta, M… dinner menu, a menu where the value is amazing.

Restaurants Restaurants Restaurants Culinary Interest 1 2 5 Cordial Restaurant Chez Cyrille Caffe Cordina Blue Grotto Restaurant Grandmasters

Borja Sanchez: This small restaurant has only 8 tables, Carmen Pérez del Olmo Teira: According to its poster, sala2500: When you get to "Blue Grotto¨ you have to go Leo&Vero: Delicious, colourful and welcoming, this isn't which makes it even more welcoming, and is situated in the this is the oldest sweet shop in Malta, having stood here down a steep hill. If you come by bus you will touch it on foot, an actual restaurant - more like a sandwich shop, with heart of Valletta, Old Theatre Street, where it fuses since 1837. It is a very popular spot in a small square (I forget as they stand up, next to the road. When you finish you get to pastries and coffee. The windows are full of tasty and fragrant Mediterranean and French cuisine with products combining the name) on Republic Street, a few metres from the Foreign a parking area and you'll see on the right side an old sandwiches, pastries and typical Maltese dishes. The prices both Maltese Restaurane , which makes this a place of must. Ministry. You can't miss it, as it has an iconic red phone watchtower, a little later there is a small park that is a lookout. are quite low and the quality of the food is excellent. I've tried I recommend the shrimp and squid risotto and red tuna with booth outside, and a statue of Queen Victoria. Here you can On the other side you find this small restaurant on 2 floors. different desserts here and enjoyed some nice sandwiches, lemon butter sauce (seasonal). The price per person with a buy some traditional Maltese sweets and pastries, and The 1st has an indoor dining area with a nautical decor. And and it's perfect if you don't have a lot of time and want to glass of wine, water, starter and main comes out to about 25 delicious ice cream. However, it also functions as a in the 2nd floor , there is a pretty room with amazing views of avoid a pricey restaurant. € restaurant, and is very popular, given its great location. A the ocean. I think the pictures speak for themselves.Of course good option if you want to try some traditional Maltese food, fish is best, we are on an island but what deserves special Christian Sánchez: Dock at the beautiful port of Valletta like beef rolls stuffed with breadcrumbs in egg and tomato mention its price, as it is pretty cheap. In Spain, only for these in Malta Island and stroll through its streets until you come to sauce, or roasted rabbit. But really, the indisputable highlights views you would pay 4 times more. PS: Sorry I cannot this little restaurant. It's cozy and pleasant and you can enjoy are the desserts. Worth a visit! remember the name. good fish and salad, good Mediterranean cuisine .... Highly recommended and quite affordable.

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Cafés Cafés Restaurants Restaurants 6 7 8 The Old Priory Café Fontanella Cafe Lounge Scarlet Restaurant Olive Restaurant-Cafe

ANADEL: Many believe that Mdina has the best chocolate vanesa montoya: This site was recommended in a guide Las sandalias de Ulises: On our last night in Malta, we Las sandalias de Ulises: The Sliema promenade is full of cakes in all of Malta. It's served in many cafes, from which book I bought in Malta, and to end my visit in Madina, the wanted to do something special, to go for dinner and go out restaurants and cafes. It is quite a nice place, because they you can enjoy a view of the island. In this place, there is no "silent city," I decided to regain strength in the "Fontanella". for drinks in St. Julians. There are plenty of restaurants, but have terraces and while you are eating in Valletta you can view, but the Old Priory Café has been integrated into the It's a cafe and tea shop, but they also have wine. It's we liked this one because from the outside it looked like a people watch. Olive offers enough variety of dishes at a great Carmelite convent. You can visit the museum and the affordable and worth a stop. I would like to emphasize two restaurant lounge, with high tables and sofas for a drink after price, pasta, salads, rolls, it is the perfect place to go for Baroque church, and then try the famous cake with coffee in things, it offers unique views of Malta from a comfy, airy dinner. The menu was so varied that it took us quite a time to lunch. Most curious was the dessert, we ordered apple pie, this original and modern place. terrace (at least when I was there in October 2010), and it decide, it offered a mix of dishes from neighboring countries, one serving to share and it was huge, we couldn´t finish it http://www.carmelitepriorymuseum.com/~carmel/en/home.htm serves homemade cakes, which were delicious. They give besides Maltese food, Italian, Greek, Lebanese, Tunisian ... between the two of us! And the price was very very good! huge portions, as you can see in the photo. I would definitely and design. Not only was the presentation good, but the go back, especially on a clear day. flavors, a curious mix we liked. And right in front, all the pubs.

Mdina ☎ 3562145426 435 621 450 208 - 1, Bastion Street, Mdina, Isla de Mal… ☎ 356 021 351 120 - 74/77, St. Georges Road Paceville, San Julián, I… Sliema

Restaurants 12 Mint

Igon: As the sign says, Mint is a cafe whose characteristics are: fresh and homemade. In Mint you can eat delicious snacks, my preference, chicken with brie and kiwi (4.50 €), oven baked pies, moussaka ... and for dessert a wide variety of cakes and sweets (3.50 €). All handmade in Restaurants Restaurants Restaurants 9 10 11 their own kitchen on that very day, the pies are delicious, the Fumia San Giovanni McDonalds best I've ever tasted. The offer varies by day, a very relaxed atmosphere. You can sit inside or outside on the terrace. Simonetta Di Zanutto: In the basement of the Manoel Cristina E Lozano: In the small square of San Gwann is Cristina E Lozano: The best thing in Valletta's Mcdonalds Free wi-fi internet accesss for customers. theater, one of the main streets of Valletta, is this fine-dining the San Govanni restaurant, a huge terrace where you can is having a huge window overlooking Republic Street. Here ☎ 35 621 337 177 - 30/39 Luzio Junction/Stella Maris St, Sliema, Isla d… restaurant, best known for dishes based on fish. The enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner to the rhythm of the bells of you can eat a hamburger inside while watching people come atmosphere is elegant and rustic at the same time, in a room the Cathedral of San Juan. It is just to the right if you leave and go from the busy city. Otherwise, this is like all other with a vaulted ceiling. The service is excellent; most of the the great temple behind your back. They serve all kinds of McDonalds, perhaps brighter and noisier and always full of Restaurants 13 waiters are Italian, and they are friendly and courteous. The coffee and meals, typically things from Malta to other things people (this is very, very central). There are tables and bar as Beach Bar of Sliema value for money is great, and the choice of dishes ranges (fast food plan). For about 10 euros you can have a basic you step in on the left. The WIFI works well, and does not from local fish to a wide selection of pasta. I tried pasta with pizza, and an espresso for 1.50. Not the cheapest place to require password even if you get to the bar its fine, though dani 84: If you want to have dinner or lunch in Sliema on swordfish, and it was delicious! Absolutely recommended for eat, as you're paying for good central location. Acceptable sometimes at the door you can get the network depends on the promenade of the natural pools, there are three snack dinner in an unusual place, with good food on a budget. quality. the time). It is open from 8:00 to 23:00 every day, Friday and bars. In my opinion, the best of the three is the first one that Saturday until 00:00. you reach coming from St. Julian. All of them have very good pizzas and sandwiches, and everything comes with potatoes and salad. It's definitely not gourmet dining, but it has good quality and lots of quantity and it's delicious. Enjoy!

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Restaurants Restaurants Restaurants Restaurants 14 15 16 17 Bocci Club Medina Restaurant Wine Bars Cafe Jubilee

Cristina E Lozano: Do you know any landlord with a Carmen Pérez del Olmo Teira: Almost hidden in an alley GERARD DECQ: Wine bars are an institution that the Simonetta Di Zanutto: One of the unusual things about collection of pens numbering more than two hundred? You off the main square of Mdina is this nice restaurant that we Maltese love, in many "urban" places of the island, restaurants in Malta are the ceilings, decorated with the can do so by visiting this small bar just in front of the Valletta tried on our 1st night on the island of Malta. The Medina particularly the gentry. They are in the streets of the old city of strangest options. Often they are mirrors, reflecting the World War Memorial. Its a place of great luxury and Restaurant has a menu of dishes that come from Valletta or at Marsaxlokk quay. With a party atmosphere, customers below. In the case of the Jubilee cafe, you can find extravagance, a simple lifelong restaurant, and not too big. Mediterranean and Maltese food. There are No half alone or with friends, and filling the pavements. The Maltese all sorts of things on the ceiling - pages of newspaper, open The bar is on the right, and at the end on the left, the pen measures: if you do not like it do not let the waiter serve you , Wine reputation is on the rise with 12 million bottles, but umbrellas, old bicycles ... it gives a cozy feel to this dark pub collection hangs, and has been increasing over the years. In this is not your place. I like to be treated like royalty, so I grapes are imported from Italy and mixed with local strains: with the friendly staff. They have hot and cold dishes, great fact, if you go there, you should take him one! Surely he will came to Medina. Some of the dishes: Melon with ham; Ghirgentina and Gellewza. pasta (I tried the one with pesto sauce and local cheese) in be excited. Otherwise, this place is as good a choice as any Farfalle with vegetables, dried tomatoes and pesto, grilled generous portions, at low prices. The restaurant is located in for a drink, and besides, the bar has indoor tables and a small ribs with a confit of cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and wine the heart of the historic centre and is also ideal for an evening terrace for summer. The pints are 2.50 euros, but there are reduction, roasted sea bass with pepper vegetable drink. more things, even some nibbles. Right in front, there is a bus accompaniment and for dessert, profiteroles with pistachio stop to return to the world, that runs about every hour. cream and hot chocolate. In principle, nothing special: pasta, ribs ... but as I say, the presentation comes in a gold box. Of course the prices are felt: no entree below 25 euros. Still, it's worth it: the atmosphere is really cozy, the perfect restaurant for a romantic dinner. Lvant,, Valletta ☎ 35 621 454 004 - Mdina fortress, Triq Mesquita, Mdina Old Bakery Street, Il-Belt Valletta, Malte, Valletta ☎ 35 621 252 332 - Triq Santa Lucija, 125, Valletta

Restaurants Restaurants 18 19 Ta Kris Ambrosia

Igon: This typical Maltese restaurant is situated in Sliema. Simonetta Di Zanutto: Although this restaurant can only It was hidden in an alley, making it difficult to walk past if you seat 35, it's worth trying to get a table. The atmosphere is do not go there on purpose. The menu is not particularly very English, with proper, upright waiters, impeccable service extensive, but it has one of the best kitchens I've experienced and dark wood furniture with mirrored ceilings. The menu, in Malta, plus very competitive prices. You can try an octopus which changes every day, can be read on a large blackboard salad, the typical Maltese rabbit or fish of the day. Lunch or hanging on the wall. The philosophy is to slow food, quality dinner will cost you about € 20 per person with wine. products, and average prices. You can choose between several Mediterranean dishes made with fresh products, from pasta to meat. The sheep's cheese souffle I tasted was delicious. The desserts - mine was a cheesecake - were Places to eat in Malta delicious and homemade, in generous portions. 1. Cordial Restaurant Chez Cyrille 2. Caffe Cordina 3. Maltes la Kolina Restaurant 4. Riviera Della Marina Restaurant 5. Grandmasters 6. The Old Priory Café 7. Fontanella Cafe 8. Lounge Scarlet Restaurant 9. Fumia 10. San Giovanni 11. McDonalds 12. Mint 13. Beach Bar of Sliema 14. Bocci Club 15. Medina Restaurant 16. Wine Bars 17. Cafe Jubilee 18. Ta Kris ☎ 35 621 337 367 - 80 Fawwara Lane, Sliema, Isla de Malta SLM01, M… ☎ 35 621 225 923 - Triq I-Arcisqof, 137, Valletta 19. Ambrosia Where to stay in Malta Page 14

Resorts Resorts Paradors Hotels 1 2 InterContinental Malta Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa Triton Fountain Plaza Regency Hotels

alioli.ole: This hotel is worth mentioning. On arrival, the Carmen Pérez del Olmo Teira: Located on the already Leo&Vero: The Triton Fountain of Malta is the first José Luis Sarralde: The best thing about this hotel is its receptionists were really helpful and had funny English tranquil island of Gozo, Hotel Ta 'Cenc is one of those places prominent monument that welcomes visitors at the entrance location, overlooking the bay of St Julian's. The views are pronunciation (not just the receptionists, all Maltese). We you go when you need to charge your batteries and be of the city of Valletta. It stands in the square where you'll find fabulous if you choose a high floor with sea views. It is were told that we'd been given an upgrade, and when we served like a king, with all the luxuries. It is a resort with 83 the island's bus terminal, and was sculpted by Vincent Apap surrounded by restaurants and a promenade with terraces went up to the room it was amazing. (See pictures) Every day rooms arranged like independent houses in an idyllic setting in the first half of the 20th century. In the evening, it's busy where you can both eat and also drink a great cappuccino. At little things had been done in the room (open bed and a detail in the countryside, and close to the sea (something simple, with young people who meet here. the door of the hotel, there are bus stops that take you to like chocolate / water left) and international newspapers were when we talk about such a small island). The deal is most places on the island. It is important to ask for a available. Hotel amenities include 3 restaurants, jewellery exceptional, rooms have all the amenities (though they do not renovated room at the hotel. There is a swimming pool and shop, fitness area and Jacuzzi, outdoor pool and sun deck have wifi, so to surf the net you need to go to the main fun night on the top floor. The breakfast was standard. around garden area with waterfalls and function rooms. The building). There's a breakfast buffet which is varied and of the hotel has everything, and all requests are solved at once. I highest quality, so you won't be hungry! The Ta'Cenc also hope to be helpful. has two outdoor pools which the terraces look over, and a cozy spa with heated pool that goes outside, so although it can be a little cold (which is unusual, given the climate of Malta) you can swim under the open sky. The only "downside": the price. It is a 5-star hotel, with everything that entails, but if you want to indulge, Ta 'Cenc is absolutely ☎ 902 888 753 - St George's Bay, St. Julian's recommended! Cenc Street, La Valletta, Valletta 251 Tower Road, Sliema

Hotels 6 The Waterfront Hotel

minube: The Bay View Hotel is a modern resort with wonderful views of Malta. This six-story hotel has 137 rooms, all with simple modern decor with cool tiled floors. All rooms have air con, phone, safe and bottled water. They also have balconies, some with sea views. The hotel has 3 restaurants Hotels Hotels Hotels 3 4 5 to choose from in the same contemporary space. New Tower Palace Malta hotel Castille Hotel Maritim Htl Antonine and Spa Hotel

Ramón Seoane Suárez: The Hotel is on the coastline, Eva Paris: This hotel is in Valletta, close to the Upper minube: The Antonine Maritim Htl And Spa (Mellieha - with fantastic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Hotel facilities Barracca Gardens. The views are great, particularly if you go Northern - Malta) is located in the north of the island of Malta, The Strand, Gżira are not bad, but a bit neglected. Thorough cleaning is not up to the spectacular terrace where they serve a wonderful on the slopes of the village of Mellieha terraces. The airport is necessary for this structure, apparently. Although we didn´t breakfast buffet. At night, this area becomes a panoramic about 25 km from the hotel. It's in the heart of the picturesque walk in grime, cleaning would not hurt. The positives are the restaurant, De Robertis Restaurant, with Mediterranean village with its beautiful church and sanctuary on the cliff, Hotels 7 closeness to the ocean (rooms with views of the coast are an fusion cuisine: Italian, French, and local. If you prefer a pizza about 900 meters from the beach. There's an unspoilt The Riviera Resort and Spa extra cost), good communication with Valletta, St Julian's and restaurant, then there's one next to the hotel, La Cave, which coastline, with sandy Mellieha and Armier beaches. They Paceville by bus, and quiet at night (not an area of a lot of is quite cheap. This is an older hotel, and while it has offer 158 rooms and 12 suites with all the amenities of a four minube: The Riviera Resort & Spa is a gorgeous, elegant noise or traffic, so that at night you can sleep without undergone some restoration, its age shows in the furniture star hotel. The Les Jardins buffet restaurant with its outdoor and modern four star hotel. The rooms are well equipped with problem). The negatives, plus the lack of cleaning are the and bathrooms. But the views are good, they have free wifi, terrace and magnificent view of the garden is a great place to everything you'll need to properly enjoy your stay. The poor breakfast (I recommend not purchasing breakfast), and and it has three stars and quite affordable prices. dine. atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and pleasant, you will feel at the hotel staff is dry and not very useful in providing home. - The service is impeccable, and the staff there is very information about sightseeing, car rentals, etc.. The hotel has committed to serving the customer. a small pool on the roof with some chairs and what looked like a bar. In fact, with the ocean just across the street, I didn ´t even waste time at the pool. In addition, guests never saw it and the water did not seem too clean (not dirty). Right outside Marfa L/o Mellieha, ☎ 35 621 337 271 - Tower Road, Sliema, Isla de Malta SLM 12, Malta, S… ☎ 01 135 621 243 677 - Castille Square, c/w St. Paul's Street, La Vale… George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieħa Mellieħa Where to stay in Malta Page 15

Hotels Hotels Hotels Hotels 8 9 10 11 Hotel Fortina Coronation Guesthouse hotel Palazzo Prince d'Orange hotel Topaz Hotel

minube: The Fortina Hotel is located in Sliema, just 300 Leo&Vero: Looking for low cost travel? Malta isn't one of Cristina E Lozano: Sleeping like a king or queen is minube: This hotel offers its guests one of the most meters from the shopping area, three kilometres from the the cheapest destinations in Europe, as tourism is the island possible, and not too expensive in Valletta. In the heart of beautiful landscapes in the world, the Maltese coast with its beach in the bay of St. Julians, and eight kilometres from nation's main industry. However, there are economic Malta's capital you'll find palaces, like the Palazzo Prince turquoise waters and golden sand. If it's true paradise that Malta International Airport. There are restaurants and bars alternatives hidden in the streets, and this is one of them: in d'Orange, a magnificent building once inhabited by nobles, you're after, this is the perfect destination. Highly within the complex, as well as WiFi Internet, full-service spa low season, you can stay here for 10 euros a head. The that has now been restored and converted into a hotel. It's a recommended for a honeymoon or a romantic getaway. and health centre, and outdoor pools in season. Its rooms rooms are simple dorms and the bathrooms are clean. The luxury to sleep in the Palazzo Prince d'Orange. It has multiple Either way, this resort offers all the facilities needed for a have high-speed Internet, cable TV, and access to balconies. staff are friendly and helpful, but unfortunately, if you come at apartments. I stayed in the Alexander Suite, which should not comfortable stay. the wrong time out of season, you might find the guesthouse be called a 'suite', but the holy house. It features rooms with a CLOSED! Prices increase in summer. balcony, bathroom with shower (and a towel heater!), and great little living room with sofas, armchairs, and TV, of course all very stylishly decorated. In addition, a part of your apartment is a kitchenette with tea, milk, and cookies for any sudden hunger pangs. The penthouse, designed for four people (although it could hold more), is gorgeous. This has a pair of huge terraces, with excellent views of the Grand Harbour Valletta. Ideal for sunrise or sunset from the comfort of home (or while you're making burgers in the back). Ah! Tigne Seafront, Sliema La Valletta, Valletta And the common sp☎ac 3e5s 6a21re 2 3a1 0re99a l- 3p1a6la Scte. P. aYulo su s'ltlr efete, Vl alilkleetta C. Tanti Street, Buġibba

Hotels Hotels Hotels 12 13 GUESTHOUSE IN GOZO ISLAND hotel Asti Guesthouse hotel Milano Due hotel

Raquel Ortega: We offer a nice spacious and bright Simonetta Di Zanutto: There are loads of reasons to opt minube: The Milano Due Hotel (Gzira, Inner Harbour, double or twin rooms with bathroom. The breakfast included! for this guesthouse if you go to Malta. The first is Annie, the Malta) Malta is situated on the most popular esplanade facing The apartment is very large with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, elderly but sprightly owner who is sure to become one of the Sliema Creek, the Yacht Marina and the historic capital of terrace, living room, kitchen, balcony...all new furnishings in best memories of your holiday. She will welcome you at Valletta, and it is located just minutes from shopping and perfect condition. Our house is in a peculiar place in the whatever time you arrive, and will give you a personal business center of Sliema with its wide selection restaurants, historic city center of Rabat (Victoria). In a quiet street just 5 goodbye when it's time for you to depart, even if you're bars and shops in Paceville, Malta's entertainment and minutes walk from the central bus station, shopping center, leaving at dawn. She serves delicious breakfast, including nightlife mecca. The accommodation includes 106 rooms and supermarket,bars and the Citadel (fortress and old town).The pastries prepared by her daughter. The guesthouse is on one junior suites, most of them having balconies overlooking the city is full of churches, museums, and monuments of great of the most beautiful streets of Valletta, Triq St. Ursula. The sea or with side views. It is a 3 star hotel. historical value. Our house is within 10 minutes of the most guesthouse is at the top of a flight of stairs, right behind the Places to stay in Malta spectacular beaches and the harbor where you take the ferry entrance to the city, close to the bus terminal and a taxi rank. to Malta. We also offer a different activity every day if you Value for money is great: 20 euro per person per night, 1. InterContinental Malta 2. Triton Fountain want to join us: hiking, snorkeling, horseback riding, yoga, including breakfast. The rooms are spacious and clean, with 3. New Tower Palace Malta hotel 4. Castille Hotel pilates, kayak,jeeps, quads, bikes...is good way to explore the a sink. The bathrooms are shared, but there are more than 5. Maritim Htl Antonine and Spa... 6. The Waterfront Hotel hidden charms of Gozo. We have all kinds of brochures, enough to go round. Bring your own towel. The building is 7. The Riviera Resort and Spa 8. Hotel Fortina magazines, maps and tourist information in our home. From made from typical Maltese limestone, and the only flaw is the 9. Coronation Guesthouse hotel 10. Palazzo Prince d'Orange hotel the harbor you can also go to the island of Comino, it is 15 lack of heaters in winter. An unforgettable atmosphere. 11. Topaz Hotel 12. Asti Guesthouse hotel min. by boat to visit the beautifu☎l b 9e9a 6c6h5e 7s8 4o f- Vclicetaori aw, Mataeltra ,b Gluoezo ☎ 21 239 506 - Triq Sant'Orsla, 18, Valletta 113 the Strand, Gzira, Isla de Malta GZR03, Malta, Gżira 13. Milano Due hotel