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May 0808 Sssssh 01 cover 19/4/08 09:57 Page 1 THE ACTIVITY AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE The Official Events Guide of Malta & Gozo MALTA 3 1 . o N e u s s I NATIONAL EVENTS - PLACES OF INTEREST HERITAGE - SPORT - RESTAURANTS & MUCH MORE... LOCALITY MAPS INSIDE RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd. In collaboration with MayMay 0808 SSSSSh... Captivating Gozo! Small and beautiful as it is, Gozo cannot be seen in just one day. As a place to relax, ‘hang out’ and live the good life the island is unsurpassed. After you set foot on Gozo, you’ll know why you need more than just a day to savour it’s leisurely charms. The more you enjoy your visit to Gozo, the more likely you are to return, and to recommend the island to others. If you are intrigued by this beautiful island’s ability to create ‘Gozo fanatics’ like ourselves, then plan a visit. We always stay for more than just a day. It’s the secret hideaway of all Maltese. Which is why we would prefer to leave it undiscovered by you. But it’s in our nature to share the best we have with visitors. 03 Contents 21/4/08 10:17 Page 1 MALTA MALTA Contents Tourist Information ..................4 Museums & Heritage Sites ......5 Heritage ................................6 Malta Heritage Exhibitions ......7 Exhibitions ............................10 Performances ........................12 Festivals................................14 Feasts ..................................15 Shaolin Monks ......................17 Sports ..................................19 Gardens ..............................20 Eating Out ............................21 Night Life ............................23 RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd Maps: Publisher Sliema/St.Julian’s ....26-27 Mario Zahra Rabat/Mdina................28 Birgu ............................29 Advertising Sales Executive Bugibba/St. Paul’s Bay..30 Valerie Rausi Valletta ........................31 Compilation While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy Sandra Zahra of the information given in this booklet, no liability can be accepted by RMF Publishing and Surveys Limited for any error, omissions, or changes in the information Mapping given, or for the consequence of any reliance on the © 2008 RMF Publishing & information. Surveys ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in [email protected] a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, Contact Events Malta on: or otherwise - without the prior permission in writing from the publisher. This publication may not be resold, hired Tel: (+356) 21220766 out, or otherwise disposed of by way of trade in any form e-mail: [email protected] of binding, or cover other than that with which it is published, without the prior consent of the publishers. 103, G’Mangia Hill Pieta’ MSD1313 Malta. This edition was published in May 2008. © 2008 Published & Designed: RMF Publishing & Surveys ltd. 04 Info 21/4/08 17:13 Page 1 Tourist Info Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Tourist Information 70 cents.The longest bus jour- ney takes about fifty minutes; 1 May - Worker's Day the average ride is between 20 On Thursday May the 1st, & 30 mins. which is a public holiday, Malta will be celebrating the Driving feast of St Joseph the Driving is on the left. There Worker, or as it is better is a speed limit of 80 kilome- known,Worker’s Day. To find tres per hour on arterial roads and 40 kph in urban areas. more about celeberations see page 15. Most of the Cycling shopping centres and other Cycling became popular again businesses will be closed. Public Transport since the introduction of all Malta’s public transport system terrain cycles (ATBs), which Boat Hire offers a cheap and efficient way are ideally situated to Malta Canoes, rowing boats, sailing of touring the Island.The main and Gozo. ATBs and bicycles boats, pedalos and speedboats bus terminus is in Valletta from may be hired from various are available for hire from where buses operate to all cycle shops throughout the a number of operators in parts of Malta, although there islands. Cyclists should the more popular seaside are also direct, point to point, remember to always follow resorts. Larger vessels and services. The cost of a bus the highway code and clearly yachts are also available for route ranges from 15 cents to hand signal their intentions. charter. 4 Events Malta - May 08 05 Museums & Heritage Sites 22/4/08 15:19 Page 1 Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Heritage Museums & Heritage Sites Palazzo Falson hundreds of years and cre- Museum of Archaeology, Historic House ative models and visual aids to Citadel from Gozo or Museum highlight the history and folk- booked online from To celebrate the first anniver- lore from yester years to www.heritagemaltashop.com sary since its opening, after a nowadays. v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 major restoration intervention u Westreme Battery, ¤ 21805018/9 by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Mellieha Bay. Malta Maritime Museum, Malti, Palazzo Falson Historic v 43, 44, 45, 48 Vittoriosa House Museum is holding an A former British Naval Bakery, Open Day. All are invited to the museum shows visit free of charge throughout Malta’s the day. Guided tours will be maritime history within a held every half hour. Entrance Mediterranean context. It also is on a first-come first-served illustrates the global nature of basis. seafaring and its impact on u Palazzo Falson Historic society. House Museum, Villegaignon u Ex-Naval Bakery, Vitt- Str., Mdina. oriosa º 4 May, Open Day, 10am - º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm. 5pm. last admission 4.30pm. v 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 Tickets:Adults: €4.66, Children 6–12: €1.16, Students & Tunnara Museum Senior Citizens: €2.33, Infants: The Museum was built by the Free. knights of St John under the v 6 rule of Grandmaster Perellos Hal Saflieni Hypogeum ¤ 21660052 in 1716, to defend the bay This UNESCO World from different invasions. It was Heritage monument consists Inquisitor’s Palace also used as a Tunnara store. of halls, chambers and pas- Vittoriosa During the Second World sages cut in rock.The complex The Palace was built as civil War a beach post and a is grouped in 3 levels dating law courts for the Order of searchlight room were added from different periods, the St John and remained so to the Battery.After the war it deepest room being 10.6m until 1571. It was made an was solely used as a store for under road surface. official residence when then the Tunnara. The Tunnara was u Burial Street, Paola first general inquisitor Mgr an ancient method for catch- º 9am–11am, 1pm – 4pm, Pietro Dusina came to ing Bluefin Tuna. It consisted of guided tours on the hour. Malta. a series of large nets forming Tickets: Adults: €9.32, u Main Gate Street, Vitt- an inland and was placed in Children, Students & Senior oriosa the middle of the bay to trap Citizens: €4.66, Infants under º Monday – Sunday: 9am – tuna. This unique Museum 6: no admittance. Tickets 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. stands to document for pros- can be purchased from Tickets: Adults: €4.66, perity the story of the Tunnara Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Paola Children 6 – 12: €1.16, the history of the Battery and National Museum of Students & Senior Citizens: through the ages. It combines Archaeology, Valletta €2.33, Infants: Free an attractive exhibition using from Malta and Ggantija v 6 original artifacts dating back Temples, Xaghra and ¤ 21827006 Events Malta - May 08 5 06 heritage 22/4/08 15:19 Page 1 Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Cultural Tour A cruise to the Grand Harbour and other harbours. Transport leaves Sliema (Jesus of Nazareth Church) and Floriana (near Independence monu- ment) º 4 May. 8.45am. Tickets: Knights Spectacular Palazzo Parisio & Children aged 5 - 12 & 1565 Dinner Show Gardens Senior Citizens €8.15; Adults An action packed musical spec- 19th century Maltese Palace, €10.48. tacle with 50 talented perform- home of the Marquis Scicluna v All Buses (Floriana) ers and 8 trained horses. Patrons family, with a history, architecture v 61, 62, 63, 65 (Sliema) are served a 3 course dinner and interior unique in Malta. A ¤ 21245168, 21232515 with free flowing wine and bev- glorious showcase of Maltese erages as the Knights of St. John and Italian craftsmanship with an in shining armour, vanquish the ornate gilded, mirrored ball- lavishly dressed warriors of room reminiscent of Versailles. The Suleiman the Magnificent in the u Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar Limestone epic siege of 1565. NXR 1700 Heritage u The Arena, Montekristo º Monday -Saturday 9am - Estates, Hal Farrug, l/o Siggiewi. 6pm(except public hols). Last º Every Thursday at admission 4.30pm. Tickets: 7.30pm. Tickets: Adults €48, Adults €9, Student €6, Maltese Summer Children under 12: €24. Children €4.50. Folklore Nights v Free transport available v 54, 55, 56, 65 ¤ 21228065, 99991565 ¤ 21412461 Delight all your senses with a trio of food, wine and song. The Bir Mula Enjoy a fabulous 3 - course it become 144m deep. buffet dinner including Exhibition Only the first 50m are open The exhibition includes a wine while enjoying, live to visitors. mandolin music and live folk read-through narrative on the Zejtun Road, Birzebbuga history of Cospicua. u entertainment by a team of º Monday – Sunday: 9am dancers, under the night u 79, St Margerita Str, – 5pm. Last admission Cospicua stars. A most memorable 4.30pm. Tickets: Adults: Maltese night out! Bookings º Saturdays & Sundays from €3.49, Children from 6 – 11: 10am - 12pm. recommended. €1.16, Students 12 - 17 & The Limestone Heri- v 3 Senior Citizens: €1.75, u ¤ 21661000, 21826427 tage, Mons. M. Azzopardi Str. Infants: Free. Siggiewi v 11, 12, 12 Ghar Dalam Cave & ¤ 21657419 º Every Friday at 8.30pm Museum, Birzebbuga Tickets: Adults: €40, Children The site is the earliest evi- Rabat/Mdina Multi Site under 12: €5.
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