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Contents Heritage ...... 4 Malta Heritage Exhibitions ...... 6 Heritage ...... 8 Exhibitions ...... 10 Feasts ...... 13 Re-Enactments ...... 15 Performances ...... 16 Festivals...... 18 Theatre ...... 19 Sports ...... 20 Gardens ...... 21 RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd Kids ...... 22 Eating Out...... 23 Publisher Above & Below ...... 25 Mario Zahra Maps ...... 26 Advertising Sales Executives Valerie Rausi While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy Compilation of the information given in this magazine, no liability can Sandra Zahra be accepted by RMF Publishing and Surveys Limited for any error, omissions, or changes in the information given, or for the consequence of any reliance on the Mapping information. © 2007 RMF Publishing & No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in Surveys ltd. a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any [email protected] means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise - without the prior permission in writing from the publisher. This publication may not be resold, hired Contact Events Malta on: out, or otherwise disposed of by way of trade in any form Tel: 21220766 of binding, or cover other than that with which it is published, without the prior consent of the publishers. Fax: 21443388 e-mail: [email protected] This edition was published in October 2007. 103, G’Mangia Hill Pieta’ © 2007 Published & Designed: RMF Publishing & Surveys ltd. MSD1313 Malta. 4 5 Heritage 9/23/07 6:59 PM Page 1

Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Tickets: Adults Lm1.50c Tal-Mintna Catacombs (€3.49). Students 12 - 17 & The catacombs have three sep- Senior Citizens 75c (€1.75). arate hypogea which have now Children 6 - 11: 50c (€1.16). been interconnected Infants: Free. to form one large complex.The v 64, 65 chambers are richly ¤ 21553194 decorated and have an internal composition similar to pagan The Malta Experience an Temples Multi Site Ticket: Maltese tomb-caves. audio-visual spectacular, Hagar Qim Temples & Mnajdra u Mqabba retraces 7000 years of Maltese Temples – º Guided tours of only 10 history. Located within the bas- Lm3 (€6.99), Infants: Free people every last Sunday of tion walls of Fort St. Elmo.The the month: 9.30am – 10.30am 45 minute, fully digital show, is Hagar Qim Temples Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), projected on a 10 meter The temple stands on a hilltop Children 6 – 12: 50c (€1.16), screen with commentary in overlooking the sea and Filfla, Students & Senior Citizens: one of 12 languages. The 500m away from Mnajdra. Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free establishment also includes a Much of interest has been v souvenir shop and a cafeteria 35, 38 unearthed at Hagar Qim, such ¤ 22954309 overlooking the Grand as, a decorated Harbour. pillar altar and two table-altars. u St. Elmo , u Mediterranean Str. Valletta Qrendi ¤ º Monday – Sunday: 9am – 21243776 5pm, (ast admission 4.30pm). Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), Mnajdra Temples Children 6–11: 50c (€1.16), The site is probably the most Students & Senior Citizens: The Limestone atmospheric and finest surviv- Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free Heritage ing of all Malta’s temples. v 35, 38 Park and Gardens - Discover During Equinox, the rays of the ¤ 21424231 how rock was used to create sun pass directly through the places for shelter and burial, temple’s main doorway and Ta’ Hagrat Temples for worship and for defense. light up the main axis. One of the earliest temples in A multi-lingual audio-visual pres- u Qrendi Malta. It is almost undoubtedly entation accompanied by a º Monday–Sunday: 9am – a partner to Skorba temples. commentary along with music 5pm The plentiful pottery of an ear- and sound effects, will take you Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), lier date found at this site sug- on a journey through time. Free Children 6–11: 50c (€1.16), gest the two temples were parking and acess Students & Senior Citizens: builtu on top of an earlier village. to wheelchairs. An attraction Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free. St Peter Str., Mgarr Malta unique in Europe where the past v 35, 38 º Tue: 9.30am – 11am meets the present and nature ¤ 21424231 Please phone for group reser- meets man. vations and other information. u Mons. M. Azzopardi Str. Ggantija Temples Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), Siggiewi QRM 14 Twin temples dating Children 6 – 12: 50c (€1.16), º Monday - Friday: 9am - from the third millenium BC. Students & Senior Citizens: 3pm. Saturday & Sunday: 9am u Xaghra, Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free - 12pm. º Mon - Sun 9am - 5pm., v 47, 52 v 89 (last admission 4.30pm). ¤ 21586264, 21239545 ¤ 21464931

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Heritage screening of the unique wartime documentary ‘Malta G.C.’ u Vittoriosa º Mon – Sun, 9.30am – 4pm. Tours on the hour 10am - 4pm. Tickets: Guided Tours adults Lm2.50 Palazzo Parisio (€5.83), Senior Citicens & You haven’t experienced. 19th century Maltese Malta, until you’ve experi- , home of the Students Lm2 (€4.66), Family Group Lm5 enced it UNDER SIEGE. Marquis Scicluna family, Where else but in the Centre with a history, architecture (€11.65). and interior unique in v 1, 4, 6 of Valletta! This audio-visual & Malta. A glorious show- ¤ 21800992, 21803091 multi lingual walk-through case of Maltese and Italian takes you on an exhilarating craftsmanship with an L-Inkwizitur Papa journey through time.You’ll be ornate gilded, mirrored Heritage Trail attacked, you’ll find yourself on ballroom reminiscent of Heritage Trail visiting the a mighty Turkish war galley and uVersailles. fight with the Knights of St. Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa. The Inquisitor John against Turkish soldiers. NXR 1700 You’ll experience the drama of º Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Fabio Chigi and other char- Tickets: Adults Lm2.25 acters will come to life in the Great Seige in 1565. Face (€5.24), Student & order to explain Malta’s cannon shots and much much Children Lm1.75 (€4). Inquisition, Chigi’s back- more. All in 45 action packed minutes. ¤v 54, 55, 56, 65 ground and his Papacy, and 21412461 the history of the u The , Inquisitor’s Palace. Café Premier Complex, Republic Square, Republic Malta at War Museum u Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa. Street, Valletta A museum and wartime air Open daily Mon-Sunday raid shelter focusing on º 28 October. Pre-book- º ing essential. from 10am. Last admission at aspects of the daily life of 4pm. the Maltese during the Blitz. v 6 ¤ 22954312 v All Busses The tour also includes the ¤ 21237574, 21247300

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Local Temporary u Heritage Malta Head Exhibitions Office, Merchants Street, Valletta. º 5 October - 4 November. Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm. Free Admission. v All Buses Il Chiaroscuro Del Caravaggio A unique experience. An exhibition of original paintings by or attributed to Caravaggio. An exhibition not to be missed. u The Salon, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. º 1 - 30 October. Monday - Sunday 9am - 7pm. v All Buses

Malta’s Mediterranean Trilogy Culture - Bread, Oil and Wine An exhibition forming part of Heritage Malta’s participa- Bodies National Museum of Fine tion in an EU funded project An exhibition of drawings by Arts,Valletta. entitled TRIMED 2 - 26 October. Free Jesmond Vassallo, Gilbert º u Kola Windmill, Xaghra, Calleja and Robert Zahra. Admission. u v All Buses Gozo. Contemporary Hall, 1 - 30 October. Open National Museum of Fine º Arts, Valletta. Etcetera, perche la daily. Monday - Sunday º 1 - 2 October. Free Minesstra si Fredda 9am - 5pm. Last Admission Admission. An exhibition of paintings by 4.30pm. v All Buses Franco Navarro. v 64, 65

The Cave of Centaurs Heritage Malta is based in the New Head Office in Valletta. You can contact us at [email protected] or at: An exhibition of paintings by Heritage Malta, Old University Buildings, Merchants Street, uAnthony Catania. Valletta VLT 03. Malta Contemporary Hall, Tel: +356 2295 4000, 2295 4300 Fax: +356 2122 2900

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Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Museums & Heritage Sites in Valletta ST. JOHN’S CO-CATHEDRAL Mattia Preti along the whole AND MUSEUM length of the ceiling. The side St. John’s Co-Cathedral, for- chapels serving the various merly the Conventual langue into which the Order of the Order of St John, is his- was divided are of magnificent torically and artistically one of artistry. In the crypt there are the most important monu- buried the Grand of ments on the island. It was built the Order who died before St. between 1573 and 1577 to John’s was built. The museum the design of Gerolamo Cassar, houses a unique collection of chief engineer of the Order. Flemish tapestries, silver The “Beheading of St. John”, objects and church vestments. Caravaggio’s masterpiece, u St John’s Street,Valletta hangs in the Oratory.Inside the º Weekdays 9:30am - Cathedral is a hymn of light 4:30pm, Saturdays 9:30am - and colour to the glory of the 12:30pm. Tickets: Adults ‘Monks in Armour’ and their Lm2.50 (€5.82) Children patron Saint John. Scenes under 12: Free. from the life of the Saint are vAll Buses depicted by the famous artist ¤ 21220536 Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66), Family ticket (2 adults + 2 Children from 6 – 11: 50c children) weekends + pub. (€1.16), Students & Senior hols: Lm7 (€16.31) Citizens: Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: v All Buses Free. ¤ 21221623 v All Buses ¤ 21249349 National Museum of Fine Arts National Museum of The Palace exhibits paint- Archaeology ings by Mattia Preti, Guido Previously known as Reni, Antonio Sciortino , built and a water-colour by after the Great Siege in the Turner of the Grand late 16th century, the muse- Harbour. Works by um contains a number of Perugino, Carpaccio and One of the world’s greatest arte-facts from the prehis- Preti have to be seen by arms collections housed in its toric periods. Currently it appointment as they are original building. In 1860 the holds the Chinese Terracotta displayed under controlled armoury was officially Soldiers. lighting conditions. opened as Malta’s first public u Auberge de Provence, u South Street,Valletta museum containing material Republic Street.,Valletta. º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm of Italian, German, French and º Mon – Sun: 9am – 7pm (last admission 4.30pm) uSpanish origin. Tickets: Adults: Lm3 (€6.99), Tickets: Adults: Lm1 Grandmaster's Palace, Children from 6 – 11: Lm2 (€2.33), Children from 6 – Merchants Street,Valletta. (€4.56), Students & Senior 11: 25c (€0.58), Students º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm . Citizens: Lm2.50 (€5.82), 12 - 17 & Senior Citizens: Closed on Thursday.

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Valletta 50c (€1.25), Infants under Centre of Creativity in Malta Senior Citiz. Lm1.25. Family 5: Free offering performances, art Group Lm4.50. Special prices v All Buses exhibitions, concerts and for large groups. ¤ 2122 5769 artistic films. v All Buses. There may be a separate u Lascaris ,Valletta ¤ 25595275 charge for temporary or º 10am – 9pm. Tickets: special exhibitions. Entrance to exhibitions is Grand Masters Palace free. Performances vary The Palace in Valletta is National War Museum according to production. equivalent to any royal or The museum represents v All Buses. presidential palace in Malta’s military role under ¤ 21223216 Europe. The Palace was British rule post the 1800’s, completed in 1574. It con- especially during World War tains portraits of the Grand II. It holds numerous photos One of the first Baroque Masters of the Order and of Malta during the war, the theatres built in Europe by European monarchs as well relic of Italian E-Boat and the the Grand Master Manoel as other works of art. A Gloster Gladiator Faith. de Vilhena. It is a work of art unique collection of Gobelin u Fort St Elmo,Valletta because of its good acoustics tapestries hangs in the º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm and aesthetics. Tapestry Chamber and the Tickets: Adults: Lm1 (€2.33), u 115, Old Theatre Street, main hall is decorated with Children 6 – 12: 25c (€0.58), Valletta frescoes by Perez d’Aleccio, Students & Senior Citizens: º Guided tours Mon – Fri: depicting episodes from the 50c (€1.25), Infants: Free. 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, Great Siege. v All Buses. 12.30pm, 1.15pm, 2pm, u Valletta ¤ 21222430 2.45pm, 3.30pm Sat: 10.15, º Mon - Sun: 9am -5pm. 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm Tickets:Adults Lm2, Students Tickets: Tour - Lm.170, 12-17, Senior Citiz. (60 years Visitors can re-live on site Performances vary according +), Lm1, Children 6 -11: 50c. what happened during to production. v All Buses. World War II in Malta and v All Buses. ¤ 22954000 see the actual rooms where ¤ 21246389 allied commanders such as Eisenhower and The Knights Montgomery used to con- Hospitaliers duct their operations. In 1574, the building called u Lascaris Ditch,Valletta the Sacra Infermeria, was º Mon – Fri: 9am -3.30pm, considered one of the best Sat/Sun: 9am – 12.30pm. hospitals in Europe. Visitors Public Holidays closed. can go back in time through Tickets: Adults: Lm1.75, sights, sound and visual Children: 85c effects of the period. v All Buses. u The Mediterranean ¤ 21234936 Conference Centre, Hospital Street, Valletta St James , º Weekdays: 9.30am – Centre for Creativity 4.30pm. Weekend & pub. Built after the Great Siege to hols. 9.30am - 4pm. serve as a raised gun-plat- Tickets: Adults: Lm1.85, form, nowadays it is the only Children: 90c. Students &

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Theatre Exhibitions Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Malta Society of Arts, Colours vs. Line Exhibitions Manufactures and An exhibition of paintings by An Exhibtion of Commerce. Maxine Attard and Graham Marian Ex-votos u Palazzo De La Salle, 291, Gurr. Ex-votos are a “thanksgiving” Republic Street,Valletta u The Exhibition Hall, to God, Our Lady or saints º 1 - 11 October. Free Pjazza San Frangisk, Victoria, for bequeathing favours, Admission. Closed on Gozo. such as curing illnesses, a Sundays. º 1 - 21 October. Monday safe childbirth or a saving v All Buses to Friday 8am - 4.30pm, from a shipwreck. The exhi- weekends: Saturday 8am - bition will be complimented 1pm. with a classical music con- v All Buses cert Ave Maria to be held at ¤ 21561482 the Sagrestia Vault, behind the chapel of the Valletta The Art of Fortress Waterfront, on the 5th of Building in October. u Tal-Herba Chapel, An exhibition of items Valletta Waterfront related to the fortifica- º 1 - 7 October. Daily tions built by the Knights 10am - 10pm. Saturday 6 of the Order of St John. October 10 am - midnight. The exhibition consists Free Admission. of documents, maps, v All Buses plans, models and tools involved in the building of World Press Photo these military monu- Exhibition ments. For the first time in its histo- u National Library,Valletta ry, the world famous World º 1 - 31 October. Monday Press Photo Exhibition can Stephen Saliba - Art - Friday, 8.15am - 5.30pm. be seen in Malta.The travel- Exhibition Saturday 8.15am - 1pm. ing exhibition, unique in its The set of paintings on show v All Buses kind, is the result of a world- here follow on his recent wide annual contest on work in which he tries to Collective Exhibition press photography with the emphasis the feeling of Exhibition by fifteen local main aim to support and space and free flowing artists. promote internationally the abstract forms.The strange u Wignacourt Museum, work of professional press forms are the result of a Rabat photographers. combination between a º 1 - 31 October u St. James Cavalier, planned composition and v 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 Valletta the accidental nature of the º 1 - 8 October. 10am - technique Patrick Dalli - Art 9pm u B’art Art Gallery, 39 Exhibition v All Buses Amery Street, Sliema u B’art Art Gallery, 39 º 1 – 13 October . Amery Street, Sliema Collective Exhibition Monday – Thursday 4 – º 1 – 31 October . 25 artists will be taking part 7pm. Friday from 7pm – Monday – Thursday 4 – in this exhibition, organised midnight. 7pm. Friday 7pm – midnight. in collaboration with the v 61, 62, 63 v 61, 62, 63

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Exhibitions u Nuvo Art & Dine, 104 Sekwenza II Triq iz-Zonqor Marsascala Pottery, ceramics and sculp- º 1 -31 October. 7 – uture exhibition. 11pm General Workers v 17, 19, 20 Union, South Street, Valletta Malta in Fantasy º 6 October. 6 – 11pm. An art exhibition by v All Buses Anastasia Ponyatovskaya. u Hilton Hotel, Porto- Sekwenza III maso, St Julians. uAbstract acrylic on canvas. º 1 - 31 October St James Cavalier, v 64, 65, 68, 70 Valletta º 6 October. 6pm China Beyond onwards. Graphics Exhibition v All Buses u Art Gallery, China Cultural Centre,Valletta The Art of Fortress º 1 - 31 October Building in v All Buses Hospitalier Malta An exhibition curated by Dr. Machinery & Tools uStephen Spiteri. Exhibition National Library,Valletta u Malta Fairs & º 6 October. Between 7 Convention Centre,Ta’ Qali and 11pm. Caravaggio: v All Buses L’Immagine del º 4 - 7 October v 65, 86 Divino Il-Bottegin ta’ An exhibition of original Nadia Pavlova - Art San Martin paintings by or attributed to Paintings and Sculpture Michelangelo Merisi di Exhibition An exhibition of paintings by exhibition hands on experi- Caravaggio showing the ence and live demonstra- divine element in his work this Russian artist. u Banca Giuratale, Pjazza tions by the artists. together with paintings of u 185, Old Bakery Street, several Caravaggisti painters Indipendenza,Victoria, Gozo. 5 - 26 October. 8am – Valletta who followed his style. A º º 6 October. 6pm on- unique exhibition not to be 4pm. Saturday 8am - 12 noon & 1pm - 4pm, Sunday wards. missed. v All Buses u The National Museums – 9am - noon. of Archaeology and Fine v All Buses ¤ 21556125 Bottega del Presepio Arts,Valletta. Exhibition of the various º 1 October - 30 steps in crib and ‘pasturi’ November. Open daily 9am Sekwenza I Portrait interpretations by making; craftsmen and - 7pm. artists at work. v All Buses various artists. u u Mediterranean Con- St Francis Hall, Street,Valletta Identity ference Centre, Valletta 6 October. 6pm º 6 October. 6pm – mid- An art exhibition by Mark º night Schembri. onwards. v All Buses v All Buses Events Malta - October 07 11 12 13 Exhibitions/Feasts 9/23/07 9:24 PM Page 1

Theatre Exhibitions Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Complementing Valletta erations. Joseph A. Vella has White and Black º 11 - 31 October been in photography for An exhibition of paintings by v All Buses well over four decades. Karl Mallia whose creativity Valerie Agius’ artistic interest was first evident in his culi- has spanned many media, nary studies. The Middle including ceramics, painting, East and Asia in particular gilding and folk art. Pierre influenced his paintings and Vella started taking photog- photography. The exhibition raphy seriously some nine reflects Karl's "journey to years ago. the soul". u L’Ghaqda Filantropika u Gallery G's, No 4, Sir Talent Mosti, Ir- Razzett tal- Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija. 9am Markiz Mallia Tabone, Triq - 5pm weekdays, 9:30am - Wied il- Ghasel Mosta. 12:30pm Saturdays. º 13 - 27 October. 7pm. º 6 - 26 October v 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50 v 41, 49, 54, 55, 58 ¤ 21421984/5 Filfla and the Isle of Death Cat Show/Exhibition Illustrated talk by Joseph The Annual Cat Show/ Autumn Encounter – Casha, Head of the School Exhibition is organized by Herbsttreffen 2 of Arts, inspired by the the Malta Feline Guardians Art Exhibition Exploring The famous painting of Arnold Club. Reincarnation Of Waste. Bocklin. Followed by the u Coastline Hotel, Salina Two foreign artists living in opening of an exhibition of Bay, Bahar ic-Caghaq Gozo, Hermine A. Sammut related paintings and prints º 7 October. 10am - 4pm and Jackie Roberts, collabo- made by local artists. v 70, 449, 645, 652 rate for the first time in an u German Maltese Circle, unusual multi-media exhibi- Valletta Rupert Cefai - tion with an environmental º 17 October Art Exhibition theme. The work for sale v All Buses Exhibition of abstract includes original paintings, paintings. ceramic sculpture, jewellery, When the u Art….e Gallery, Library three-dimensional art and Wind Blows Street, Victoria, Gozo. metalwork. Exhibition by the Belgian º 7 - 31 October. 9.30am - u ArtBox Gallery (above artist Tanja Van Poucke. 12.15 pm. Zeppi’s Bar), St Joseph u Art Box, Gallery of v All Buses Square, Qala, Gozo Modern Art, St Joseph ¤ 21557911, 99804774 º 13 - 31 October. Square, Qala, Gozo Tuesday - Saturday 11am - º 19 October - 4 Caravaggio's Portrait 3pm, 6 - 9pm. Sunday 9am - November Of A Knight noon. v 42, 43 The painting will form part v 42, 43 of the exhibition ‘Caravaggio Mosaic And Paintings Of Realism in Generation Diversity An exhibition of paintings by Malta’, organised by the An artistic expression in C. S. Lawrence whose art is Foundation for St John’s Co- photography, art & craft by immediately identifiable Cathedral. three members of the same for its emotive portraiture u St. John’s Co-Cathedral, family coming from two gen- and dynamic figurative

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Feasts representation. Her incor- poration of rich orna- Feasts mental design into the fig- urative theme together with her vivid colour schemes makes for highly evocative and moving compositions. u Gallery G's, No 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija. Open 9am - 5pm on week- days, and 9.30am - 12:30pm Saturdays. º 20 - 31 October v 41, 49, 54, 55, 58 ¤ 21421984/5 Cars Exhibition Vehicles will carcade through Republic Street leading to the square where they may be exhibited. Our Lady of uing of animals at 10am. u Valletta the Rosary Ghajnsielem, Gozo º 22 October uProcession at 5pm. º 14 October v All Buses Nadur, Gozo v 42, 43 º 7 October ITEX Fair v 42, 43 Our Lady of Former IT & T Fair. Good Health u Malta Fairs and Our Lady of uProcession at 7pm. Convention Centre, Ta’Qali. the Rosary Rabat º 25 - 28 October Band march on Saturday at º 14 October v 65, 86 8pm followed by fireworks v 65, 80, 81 display at 11pm. Procession 6 collabor8 uon Sunday at 7pm. Holy Eucharist A contemporary art exhibi- Gudja uProcession at 4.30pm tion of paintings, sculptures º 7 October Qala, Gozo & installations by three v 8 º 28 October Maltese and three Austrian v 42, 43 artists. St. Francis of Assisi u The Crafts Centre, Procession at 10.15am fol- Our Lady of , Gozo. lowed by blessing of animals the Girdle º 26 October - 30 in front of the church at Band march on Saturday November. Open 8am - u11.45am. at 8pm followed by fire- 4pm on weekdays. Saturday Sliema works display at 11pm. 8am - 12 noon, 1 - 4pm. º 7 October Procession on Sunday at and on Sunday 9am - 12 v 60, 63 u7pm. noon. Gudja v All Buses St. Francis of Assisi º 28 October ¤ 21556125 Religious services and bless- v 8

Events Malta - October 07 13 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. 15 re enactments 9/23/07 9:17 PM Page 1

Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Re-Enactments Re-Enactments

The Knights of Malta 1565 An action packed spectacu- lar experience with a 50- strong cast and their noble horses. Witness live battles, as the world famous Knights of St. John, clad in shining armour and riding their proud steeds, battle the colourful oriental warriors of Sulieman the Magnificent in the epic siege of 1565. u Powerhouse Theatre, Malta Military Tattoo dens, Valletta Valletta Waterfront, “Tattoos” are extraordinary º Guided tours at 11am º 4, 11, 18, 25 October. entertainment events where and 12.15pm. 8.30pm.Tickets:Adults Lm15 hundreds of musicians from ¤v All Buses (€34.95), Children under many bands share the spot- 21800992, 21809713 12: Lm7 (€16.31). light in marching routines, v All Buses military ability and artistic ¤ 21232765, 99991565 demonstrations. Fort Rinella is the home to u Malta Fairs & Conventions the Armstrong 100-ton gun, Medieval Market Centre,Ta’ Qali. the world’s largest cannon. A re-enactment adventure º 13, 14 October. 5.30pm These lively re-enactments and romance of the middle - 9.30pm.Tickets: Lm8 comprise a detailed guided ages. (€18.63) and Lm5 (€11.65). tour around the historic u v 65, 86 Independence Square, ¤ fort, the firing of historic Valletta 21376312, 79068676 19th century artillery, live º 6 October. 8pm - musketry and bayonet dis- 12.30am Saluting the Battery plays, military signalling and v All Buses The Saluting Battery is locat- aspects of military live as ed right under the Upper lived by late 19th century In Guardia - Knights Barrakka Gardens in Vall- British soldiers in Malta. of St. John Military etta, and guns may be Members of the public are Parade viewed from the balcony allowed to handle and fire A 40-min show with 90 offi- overlooking the Grand the historic weaponry used cers and men-at-arms Harbour. The noon-day gun in the displays.The main his- dressed in period costume is fired daily at mid-day. torical re-enactment display performing a series of mili- Full re-enactments where starts at 2.30pm and last for tary drills in the fort including one may witness ago-old just over an hour. marching, changing of the firing drills and the live u firing of all the guns at the guard, musketry and gunnery º Monday – Sunday, 10am drill. battery are held on: 21st October, Trafalgar Day at – 5pm. Guided tours on the u Fort St. Elmo,Valletta hour. 7 & 28 September 5.30pm (the hour of º vicotry). v 2, 4, 6 v All Buses u ¤ 21800992, 21803091 ¤ 23696073 Upper Barrakka Gar- Events Malta - October 07 15 16 17 performances 9/23/07 8:53 PM Page 1

Theatre Performances Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Performances enthusiasts but also to the Valletta. general public and to people º 5 October Medieval & of various tastes. v All Buses Baroque Music u Hard Rock Café, Bay 3 Medieval & Baroque Music Street Complex, Paceville Choral Concert Ensembles from Estonia, co- º 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 25 The New Choral Singers, ordinated and presented by October. 8pm under the musical direction Marie Therese Vassallo,Malta v 62, 64, 65, 68, 70 of Robert Calleja, present a Cultural Institute. choral concert of sacred u Casino Maltese, Voices of music. The Choir will be Republic Street, Valletta. Pembroke Choir accompanied by the ‘St. º 1 October The choir is based in the James Consort’ orchestra v All Buses Welsh county of led by Sarah Spiteri. Pembrokeshire United u St John’s Co Cathedral, Kingdom in the vicinity of the Valletta towns of Pembroke & º 5 October. 7.30pm. Free Pembroke Dock. The 57 Admission. mixed voice choir comprises v All Buses singers belonging to various choirs in the vicinity principal- “Ave Maria” Concert ly Cantorion Tyddewi and the The concert entitled is part Griffon Choir and has a wide of the parish of Qrendi’s cel- repertoire ranging from reli- ebration of its 225th conse- gious music to Welsh folk cration anniversary with the National Orchestra songs and melodies from the collaboration of Barocco Orchestral concert lighter side of musicals and Cultural Events. It is a con- The National orchestra con- opera. Evening concerts will cert in praise of Mary, Our ducted by Mro. John Galea. take place, organised by Dar Lady, who is also the patron Programme includes works tal-Providenza. saint of the said Parish by Verdi, Galea, Arutunian u Siggiewi Parish Church, Church. and Beethoven. Siggiewi. u Sagrestia Vault, Valletta u Manoel Theatre,Valletta. º 3 October. 7pm Waterfront, Valletta (ent- º 2 October. 8pm v 89 rance through the chapel) v All Buses u St George’s Basilica, º 5 October. 7.30pm. Free ¤ 21246389 Victoria, Gozo admission. º 5 October. 7.30pm v All Buses Hard Rock Café - v All Buses ¤ 79680952, 21680952 Battle of the Bands u St Winstin Church, Twelve of Malta’s well- Valletta Enkor Choir in known and emerging bands º 6 October. 8pm Concert will compete against each v All Buses 40 choristers and musicians other for the chance of win- who perform a varied selec- ning an opportunity to give Voices for Hospices tion of classical, gospel and two performances at the A choral concert in aid of original works by Maltese prestigious Hard Rock Café The Malta Hospice composers. in Garn Canaria, Spain. The Movement on the occasion u , Battle of the Bands has not of World Hospice & Valletta only been of great interest Palliative Care Day 2007. º 6 October.11pm – midnight. and enjoyment to the rock u St John’s Co-Cathedral, v All Buses

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Performances Ja-Po-Ro-Set Church,Valletta (near police collaboration with the A series of 5 shows present- station) KMPGPII and the Malta ed by Morena and º 7, 11, 14, 21, 25, 28 Military Tattoo Committee. Spectrum featuring pop October. Thursdays at u Triq Papa Gwanni Pawlu music, the Band Explicit fea- 12.30pm and Sundays at II,Victoria, Gozo turing rock, Mike Spiteri and 11am. º 15 October. 7pm. Band featuring jazz, blues v All Buses v All Buses and soul, and Fabian ¤ 21556125 Kallerdahl, featuring rock, Mavin Khoo: jazz and reggae. Solo Bharata Natyam u St Georege’s Square, International Bharata Valletta Natyam soloist Mavin Khoo, º 6 October. 7pm – 4am. returns to Malta to perform v All Buses. an evening of classical Bharata Natyam, featuring Dancescape live music by international An exhibition of dance por- vocalist Pushkala Gopal.This traying the various dance event is organised in collab- genres, to be held as part of oration with the British the Notte Bianca Lejl Council. Imdawwal. A 45 minute u Manoel Theatre,Valletta show under the artistic º 9 October. 8pm. Tozzi and Masini direction of Clarissa Borg. v All Buses Marco Masini and Umberto u Hastings Garden, ¤ 21246389 Tozzi together with their Valletta bands will be performing º 6 October. 8pm, 9pm, La Forza del Destino live, some of their best and 10pm, 11pm. An opera by Giuseppe most successful songs from v All Buses Verdi with the participa- their repertories. Supp- ¤ 99668833 tion of the National orting artist - Gazebo. Orchestra & foreign guest u Malta Fairs and Lunchtime Concerts soloists. Convention Centre,Ta’ Qali The gusto for Chamber u Aurora Opera House, º 20 October.Tickets: Lm9 Music is back! The third Republic Street, Victoria, (€20.96), Lm12 (€27.95), series of lunchtime con- Gozo. Lm15 (€34.94). Tickets may certs at this increasingly º 13 October. 7pm. be bought from all popular venue features Tickets: Lm25 (€58.23), Maltapost branches. established musicians with Lm30 (€46.59), Lm18 v 65, 86 a repertoire which reflects (€41.93). ¤ 99496661, 21578022 their passion for chamber v All Buses works. From solos, duos, ¤ 21562974, 21559452 Instrumental Concert voice recitals, quartets, the An instrumental concert to St. James Consort, with the Durham ACF commemorate the 136th customary joie de vivre, Borneo Band anniversary of the Nicolo and passion that is synony- The Durham ACF Borneo Isouard Society. mous with the St. Band from the UK in mili- u Catholic Institue, Catherine of Italy perform- tary parade followed by a Floriana. ances. concert organised by the º 20 October. 7.30pm u St. Catherine of Italy Gozo Cultural Council in full v All non direct routes.

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Festivals Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority The Gozo Youth with worldfamous artists. Hall, Palazzo Sliema, 34 St. Wind Band Showcase This is his third concert with Trophimus Street, Sliema. Spectacular the "Sliema" Band and his º 27 October. 10.30am A concert featuring sound fourth visit to Malta. v 60, 63 to light effects for a selection u Mediterranean Con- of sound tracks and pop ference, Valletta Band Marches arrangements, and a selec- º 21 October. 7pm Band marches by the Mnarja tion of British music v All Buses Band of Nadur, followed dedicated to the English res- ¤ 99443460 by a concert on the occa- idents in the Maltese Islands. sion of “Gozo Day” in com- u St. George’s Square, Macbeth memoration of the Gozitan Victoria, Gozo. An opera by victory over the French in º 20 October. 7.30pm with the participation of the 1798. v All Buses National Orchestra, foreign u Independence Square, ¤ 99421611 guest soloists and acclaimed Victoria, Gozo. Maltese tenor Joseph º 28 October. 7pm. Calleja. v All Buses u Astra Theatre, Republic ¤ 21556125 Street,Victoria, Gozo. º 25 and 27 October at Festivals 7pm v All Buses Notte Bianca ¤ 21550985 An all night celebration of arts and culture with a great Teatru Manoel Goes emphasis on the contempo- Swing rary trend. The target is to Teatru Manoel goes into full create a unique experience swing with a concert of whilst making the sphere of 1920s jazz and swing music arts and culture accessible performed by a 16-piece big to all. This celebration will band and soloists. The pro- consist of art, music, drama, gramme includes famous sculpture, dance, film, pho- vocal numbers from the tography, fashion, interactive repertoires of Frank Sinatra, shows and displays, visual Dean Martin and Ella installations, tours, re-enact- Fitzgerald and instrumental ments, exhibitions, shopping, numbers from Glenn Miller dining and clubbing. Kaludi Kaludow in and Harry James. Locations and venues for Concert with Sliema u Manoel Theatre,Valletta this event include museums, Band º 26 - 28 October. 8pm. theatres, arts and cultural Leading Bulgarian Tenor will v All Buses centres, libraries, churches, perform a selection of Italian ¤ 21246389 chapels, historical sites, classical songs and popular Auberges, cinemas, squares, opera romanzas entitled Bachreis Bergkamen streets, shops, arcades, mar- "Kaludi canta l'Italia" in the Orchestra kets, beverage and catering Celebrity Concert for Concert by Bachreis outlets. Europe by the Sliema Bergkamen String Orchestra u Valletta Symphony Band. Mr from Duesseldorf, Germany. º 6 - 7 October Kaludow has sung together u Culture Performance v All Buses

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Theatre u Trump Archeological site in Ghar Ilma Hill, l/o Santa Gozo. Lucja, Kercem º 29 October. 2.30pm. º 14 October. 7pm. u Site visit olive oil press- v 14 ¤ ing, limuncell production, fin- 21554904 ger food & wine tasting The Battle Gozitano Factory. Young Musicians 30 October. 9.30pm. Spectacular Contest uº A spectacular of aerial work, Site visit with Dr. David Organised by the Malta Trump Archeological site in fire, music, drama and effects Society of Arts, by Atmo and Accademia dei Gozo. Manufactures and 31 October. 2pm. Remoti in collaboration with Commerce. Preliminaries ¤º u 21550985 useveral Maltese artists. Palazzo De La Salle, Freedom Square, Valletta Theatre Valletta º 18 October º 6 October. 12.30am - v All Buses 1.45am Kickass Plays for v All Buses. Woman Festival Mediterranea A play organized by the The festival uncovers Gozo, Gozo Creative Theatre Maltese Islands – in all its aspects, without Festas and Traditions Club directed by George eliminating the thrills of Mizzi. An exhibition of prestigious exploration and discovery. u decorations from Maltese Il-Girna, Triq Ta’ Cenc, Festival Mediterranea offers Sannat, Gozo towns and villages accompa- all that Gozo boasts of in the nied by the Astra Folk º 6 & 13 October. cultural and artistic arena. 7.30 pm. Group, roving folk singers Opera. Classical and sym- and Maltese food and crafts. v 50 phonic music. A wealth of ¤ 79303101 u Merchants Street, archaeology and history that Valletta is Gozo’s heritage. Folklore DOUBT- By John º 6 October. 7pm - 2am. and cuisine.The creativity of v All Buses Patrick Shanley the Gozitan people who are Set against the backdrop of islanders, a true and genuine a Bronx Catholic school in by Candlelight people, as are their prod- Organised by the Ministry 1964, DOUBT is the story ucts. of a strong-minded woman for Tourism and Culture in u Giuseppe Verdi's grand collaboration with Birgu faced with a difficult deci- opera 'Macbeth'–Teatru sion. Should she voice con- Local Council. Malta at War - Astra 9, Republic Street Allies vs Axis, a Scale Model cerns about one of her male Victoria, Gozo colleagues, even if she's not Diorma by IPMS Malta. º 25 & 27 October, Society for Scale Modellers entirely certain of the truth? 7.30pm. Directed by Anthony (Part of Birgu by Candlelight) u Art Exhibition–Aula u Birgu Bezzina. Mgr. J. Farrugia u St. James Cavalier, º 12 - 13 October º 26 October. 8pm. v 6 u Valletta Feast of Gozitan Food 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, and Wine–Teatru Astra 9, º Fjakkolata 27, 28 October. 8pm.Tickets: Republic Street Victoria, Lm6 (€13.98). A traditional fire illumination Gozo organized by the Ghaqda v All Buses º 28 October. 1pm. ¤ 21223200, 79793737 Armar 13 ta’ Dicembru. u Site visit with Dr. David

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Sports Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Steel Magnolias maid who quietly but Challenge. Swim: 200m; Robert Harling's play ‘Steel methodically solves the Bike: 13km; Run: 2km. Magnolias’ is produced by crimes that baffle policemen u Salina Bay Coast Road, MADC and directed by in St. Mary Mead. Bahar ic-Caghaq Michael Zammit Maempel. u Salesian Theatre, º 6 October. 3pm. This play revolves around Howard Street, Sliema v 68, 70, 449, 645 Truvy’s Beauty Parlour º 27 October, 7.30pm. 28 somewhere in Louisiana. October, 6.30pm. Triathlon Olympic This is the hilarious and v 61, 62, 63, 67 National Triathlon touching story of six close- ¤ 99491024, 21311744 Championships. Swim: knit friends whose lives 1.5km; Bike: 40km; Run: come together as they Sports 10km. Registration 7.15am. engage in antic banter that u Salina Bay Coast Road, ultimately reveals the Bahar ic-Caghaq strength of these “steel mag- º 7 October. 8am. nolias”. v 68, 70, 449, 645 u Manoel Theatre,Valletta º 12, 13, 14 October. 8pm The Malta Rolex Cup v All Buses A two-race inshore series ¤ 21246389 preceeding the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Caravaggio: l-inkjesta u Marsamxett Harbour, An original play in Maltese, Valletta written and directed by Joe º 16 - 17 October. 10am Friggieri, sponsored by v All Buses Heritage Malta. A dramatic ¤ 21333109 representation of Caravaggio's life and art Football - Malta vs seen through the eyes of his Moldova admirers and critics. A Euro 2008 Qualification unique event celebrating the Group C. fourth centenary of the u National Stadium, Ta’ great painter's experience in Qali Malta. º 17 October. 7.30pm u Manoel Theatre,Valletta Horse Races v 65, 86 º 19 - 21 October. 8pm Horse races take place on v All Buses Fridays at 7pm and Sundays The Rolex Middle Sea ¤ 21246389 at 2pm. Race u Malta Racing Club, The 28th Edition of the Miss Marple Racecourse Street, Marsa Rolex Middle Sea Race will Tinvestiga º 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 28 start from the waters Atturi Salesjani will be stag- October opposite the Royal Malta ing a play by Agatha Christie v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 18, 19, 27 Yacht Club.This race is a originally called 'Murder at highly rated offshore classic. the Vicarage’, translated to Triathlon Corporate u Marsamxett Harbour, Maltese by Tonio Vassallo. Challenge Valletta This play features for the Individual Triathlon º 20 October. 11am first time in this theatre Miss Corporate Challenge and v All Buses Marple, the small frail old Relay Team Corporate ¤ 21333109

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Gardens style folly built in memory Gardens of Governor Sir Alexander Ball, who led the siege against San Anton Gardens the French in 1800 and Definately the most popular subsequently became Britain’s of all gardens in the Maltese first civil commissioner of islands. This botanical garden Malta. The French during the found in Attard was laid out 1798-1800 siege cultivated Grand Prix de Malte by Grand Master Antoine de these gardens. A Classic Car Grand Prix. Paule to complement his Teams from Europe,America summer residence “San Anton and Brazil will be taming up Palace”, today used as with a Malta team for a week the president’s residence. long series of activities.These This garden opens from 9am to 5pm daily. You can enjoy will include a ‘Tourism Rally’, a the lovely duck ponds and Sports Rally, a Concours fountains in the heart of this d’Elegance and the 2-day peaceful place. Grand Prix itself.The latter is being held on the 4km circuit Upper and Lower road of Valletta. Among the Barrakka Gardens Palazzo Parisio Gardens cars taking part there will be Two gardens, facing the Grand These privately owned gardens Bugattis, Alfa Romeos, Harbour in Valletta, both offer- rank amongst the finest in Ferraris, AC Cobras, Mas- ing a panoramic view. The Malta and have seasonal appeal all year round. The two classic, eratis, Jaguars and the like offer the best view since u Valletta baroque walled gardens are a they’re more centered and charming mixture of Italian º 22 - 29 October at a much higher level. It was v All Buses symmetry and Mediterranean the gift of an eighteenth- colour and perfumes. century knight. The Anglican u Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar Badminton Garrison Church partly NXR 1700 Start of the Individual Singles intrudes upon it. The garden º Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm and Doubles League is built on top of a demi-bas- (except public hols.) Tickets: u Cottonera Sports Com- tion. The Lower Barrakka Adults Lm3.50 (€8.16) plex, Gardens are part of St Student & Children Lm1.75 24 October. 7pm. Christopher’s and have (€4) º a view of the harbour. At ¤ v 3 their center is a small Greek- 21412461

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Kids Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Kids Splash and fun Situated in Bahar Ic-Caghaq, the only place on the island that offers a fun packed day for kids. With water slides, shoots and a dinosaur park, this is a great day out for the family. Situated on the sea shore it offers a large pool area for relaxing along with a snack bar, there is also ample parking space offered. The can even organise a birthday and even a kid’s amuse- great thing is that there is party there! For further ment park. Also anima- Mediterraneo Marine Park information contact tion, an audio visual show next door which can also be u and even a boat trip! included in the days itinerary. Playmobil Malta Ltd. HF80, Industrial Estate, Hal u Anchor Bay Leisures Far, BBG 06. Ltd, Mellieha v 13 v 43, 44, 45, 48 ¤ 22240000 ¤ 21524782/3/4 Bowling Situated in the heart of Paceville, St.Julian’s The Eden SuperBowl is Malta’s biggest and best tenpin bowling center. The SuperBowl is a fully air-conditioned, com- Mediterraneo puterised Tenpin Bowling Marine Park centre offering 20 lanes of The marine park has an bowling and a variety of The Bonaparte array of animals ranging entertainment, from fun Brasserie and from dolphins to parrots. bowling through to National There is a dolphin show a bowling leagues and Pizzeria sealion show and a very International tournaments. It The menu served at the entertaining parrot show. If is also the ideal venue for Bonaparte varies from a this is not enough to keep your corporate functions, selection of pastas, mouth you busy then you have the staff get-togethers and fan- opportunity of a lifetime- tastic kids' parties! watering grills and pizzas swimming with dolphins! A all served from the heart. unique experience offered Popeye’s Village The speciality of the to able swimmers. The old classic movie house are the mussels Mediterraneo also offer an from 1980 with Robin u Grand Hotel San interactive programme Williams as Popeye, was Antonio Hotel & Spa St. which allows you to get up filmed in Malta.The whole Pauls Bay close and personal with the village was built purposely various animals at the park! for the movie and still » Open all week during remains there today. One the Summer season and Playmobil Factory can visit Popeye’s Village from Wednesday till This is a real treat for all chil- and get a feel for what it Sunday in the Winter sea- dren. Playmobil has a factory was like to be in the son in Malta that now has a fun movie. There is a bar and ¤ 21583434 park open to visitors, you restaurant, souvenir shop

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Above & Below Diving Above & Below Popular spots, Malta: Anchor Bay, Cirkewwa, Ghar Lapsi and Qawra Point. Gozo: Mgarr ix- Xini and Dwejra Point. Comino: Blue Lagoon. Details regarding registered diving schools are obtained from:The Association of Professional Diving Schools, Msida Court 61/2, Msida Seafront. Msida.: Tel:21336441. Dive Shops contact: The Federation of Gozo Ferry Underwater activities Tel: A regular ferry runs between 21314348. In Gozo: St. Andrew’s Cirkewwa, the northerly part of Divers Cove Ltd, St.Simon Malta and Mgarr harbour Gozo. Street, Xlendi.Tel: 21551301.You The crossing takes approximate- may request a copy of: Malta – ly 25 minutes.Tel: 21556114 Mecca for divers from: The Tourist Information Office, City Boat Hire Gate, Valletta. Tel: 21237747. Canoes, rowing boats, sailing CUSTOMER CARE Freephone boats, pedalos and speedboats 8007 2230. The service is avail- are available for hire from a able from Monday to Friday: 8am Beaches in Gozo – 12.30pm and 1.15pm – 5pm. number of operators in the Ramla Bay more popular seaside resorts. For Gozo: The Tourist Infor- Bus 42 from Victoria. mation Office,Tigrija Palazz, Level Larger vessels and yachts are Xlendi Bay also available for charter. 1, Republic Str., Victoria: Tel. Bus 87 from Victoria. 21561419

Beaches in Malta Meldives Diving Centre These are largely concentrated in Scuba diving for everybody. From the NW of Malta. Amongst the complete beginners to instructor most popular are: level. Try-a-dive sessions, PADI and St. George’s Bay St. Julians BSAC courses starting daily. Our From Valletta – Bus 62. regular programmes include: Boat, Ghajn Tuffieha, Golden Bay and night, wreck, cave, reef and wall Gnejna Bay dives. So come and talk to us today From Valletta – Bus 47 and 52. to find out more. E-mail: mel- From Bugibba – Bus 51, [email protected] From Sliema – Bus 652. u Tunny Net Lido Complex, Mellieha Bay (Ghadira) Marfa Road, Mellieha Bay, Bus 44, 45, 48, 441, 645. Mellieha, MLH-02 Paradise Bay Mon - Sat: from 8.30am - Bus 45, 48, 452, 453, 645. º Pretty Bay (South) 4.30pm. Sundays closed. Bus 11, 12, 13. – Birzebbuga ¤ 356 21522595

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