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the world and is still in use today. today. use in still is and world the of which stay open daily until 22.00 hours. 22.00 until daily open stay which of suckling pig being an all-time favourite. Be Be favourite. all-time an being pig suckling exquisite traditional Maltese cuisine and and cuisine Maltese traditional exquisite

The theatre is one of the oldest in in oldest the of one is theatre The entertainment venues and restaurants, all all restaurants, and venues entertainment changes regularly according to season with with season to according regularly changes in Malta and remains known for its its for known remains and Malta in

Old Theatre Street, Valletta Street, Theatre Old Complex. It has a range of shops, shops, of range a has It Complex. middle of the rural area of Rabat, the menu menu the Rabat, of area rural the of middle Established in 1906, Rubino is an institution institution an is Rubino 1906, in Established

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in Victoria, Gozo. Just across the road road the across Just Gozo. Victoria, in vaulted ceilings, original stone floors and and floors stone original ceilings, vaulted Rubino

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of the customs and traditions of the the of traditions and customs the of commercial centres, including The Point Point The including centres, commercial A late16th century hunting lodge, this is a a is this lodge, hunting century late16th A in advance to avoid disappointment. avoid to advance in

provides unique historical evidence evidence historical unique provides malls can be found in major towns and and towns major in found be can malls Palazz L-Aħmar - Landrijiet, Rabat Landrijiet, - L-Aħmar Palazz with tasty toppings, it is wise to book book to wise is it toppings, tasty with or stroll through the Vittoriosa marina with its mix of hip restaurants and wine bars. wine and restaurants hip of mix its with marina Vittoriosa the through stroll or

Maltese artists. Casa Rocca Piccola Piccola Rocca Casa artists. Maltese designer collections whilst shopping shopping whilst collections designer Rogantino’s interesting variety of thin crust pizzas pizzas crust thin of variety interesting views of the Grand Harbour and the bastions of Valletta. After the tour, stop for dinner dinner for stop tour, the After Valletta. of bastions the and Harbour Grand the of views

original paintings by a number of local local of number a by paintings original high street shopping with the latest latest the with shopping street high and casual dining. Famous for their their for Famous dining. casual and anything hidden away amongst the squares and tiny streets and admire the wonderful wonderful the admire and streets tiny and squares the amongst away hidden anything

SOMETHING DIFFERENT SOMETHING of Malta. There are prints and even even and prints are There Malta. of The harbour town of Sliema offers offers Sliema of town harbour The with locals offering a lively atmosphere atmosphere lively a offering locals with (Birgu), Senglea (l-Isla) and Cospicua (Bormla). Take a guided tour so you don’t miss miss don’t you so tour guided a Take (Bormla). Cospicua and (l-Isla) Senglea (Birgu),

of your visit to Casa Rocca Piccola and and Piccola Rocca Casa to visit your of shops are situated in restored Palazzos. Palazzos. restored in situated are shops in Sliema, is well known and popular popular and known well is Sliema, in For a perfect evening, we recommend you visit the Three Cities of Malta: Vittoriosa Vittoriosa Malta: of Cities Three the visit you recommend we evening, perfect a For

This shop has souvenirs to remind you you remind to souvenirs has shop This host of shopping choices, where several several where choices, shopping of host La Cuccagna, a family run restaurant restaurant run family a Cuccagna, La offers a delightfully glamourous feel. glamourous delightfully a offers EVENING

Republic Street, Valletta Street, Republic combining the beauty of the City with a a with City the of beauty the combining 47, Amery Street, Sliema Street, Amery 47, senses; the atmosphere is relaxed and and relaxed is atmosphere the senses;

CASA ROCCA PICCOLA ROCCA CASA Valletta makes for a great destination destination great a for makes Valletta La Cuccagna La cocktails and wines that will tease the the tease will that wines and cocktails snack in the bistro of Palazzo De Piro, famed for its stunning views and tranquil setting. tranquil and views stunning its for famed Piro, De Palazzo of bistro the in snack

the day and night with a variety of coffees, coffees, of variety a with night and day the treasures and has a beautiful baroque facade. Take a break; enjoy a coffee and a light light a and coffee a enjoy break; a Take facade. baroque beautiful a has and treasures

KEY SHOPPING AREAS SHOPPING KEY producing a range of customised products. products. customised of range a producing the island to taste favourite local dishes. local favourite taste to island the patrons to lounge at the bar throughout throughout bar the at lounge to patrons and palaces. The Cathedral, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, is packed with religious religious with packed is Paul, St. and Peter St. to dedicated Cathedral, The palaces. and

and is Malta’s leading ceramic manufacturer, manufacturer, ceramic leading Malta’s is and foreigners and it is one of the best place on on place best the of one is it and foreigners lunches and dinners. Waterbiscuit allows allows Waterbiscuit dinners. and lunches Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour. Harbour. Marsamxett and Harbour journey. the starting before fare the on churches buildings, Baroque connect shadows, sharp and sunshine with filled streets,

Bristow Potteries is a family-run business business family-run a is Potteries Bristow is as popular with Maltese as it is with with is it as Maltese with popular as is will delight all with delicious breakfasts, breakfasts, delicious with all delight will farmers. Maltese by daily in boats is also available in the Grand Grand the in available also is boats agree to advisable highly is it and expensive Narrow experienced. be to needs simply which atmosphere timeless truly a city‘, ‘silent

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LOCAL CULTURE HYPOGEUM OF ĦAL-SAFLIENI One Hour WALKS & TRIPS Welcome to the best islands in the world. Well, we would say that, after all, it’s our home. One of the numerous UNESCO World Across the Grand Harbour are the ‘Three We want you to love being in Malta as much as we do. That’s why we’ve put together this WEATHER Heritage sites on the islands, this spectacular Cities’ comprising of Vittoriosa, Senglea SPINOLA PALACE guide that will not only help you find your way around, but also show you what we think are Malta enjoys some of the finest pre-historic underground temple is the and Cospicua. These harbour areas are Walk down to Spinola Palace and some of the highlights. We hope it gives you a taste of what it feels like to be a local in Malta. weather in the Mediterranean; we jewel in the Maltese cultural crown. where the Knights of St. John were based gardens just 1km away from the WELCOME TO recommend adequate protection from 1530 until 1570. The waterfront at hotel. In the bay nearby, you will Any new discoveries, great finds or just a top tip, please feel free to give us your thoughts. from the sun. Hats, sunglasses and sun THE GRAND HARBOUR Vittoriosa is an architectural masterpiece. It find a range of trattorias, cafés and THE INTERCONTINENTAL MALTA CONCIERGE TEAM block in the summer are a must. The crescent-shaped Grand Harbour is includes the old naval bakery, now housing restaurants, all offering different MALTA the Maritime Museum and Fort St. Angelo cuisines at different prices. Tel: +356 21 377 600 - Email: [email protected] the deepest and most dramatic natural RELIGION harbour in the Mediterranean. It was the which the Knights made their headquarters The Maltese islands boast some of the base for the Knights of St. John for 268 during the Great Siege. Tucked away in the PACEVILLE most magnificent churches in the years, and later a strategic base for the peaceful residential backstreets, you’ll find Malta’s main night life is in Paceville, world. When visiting, remember British for a further 170 years. It remains a a former Knights’ hostelry, the Inquisitor’s just round the corner from the hotel. that they are places of worship so an spectacular sight, with a unique backdrop. Palace and several chapels and churches. There is a variety of venues, clubs, NOTES & INSPIRATION adequate dress code is recommended. bars, casinos and gentlemen’s clubs. MOSTA DOME Two Hours SWIMMING The Mosta Dome is the fourth largest If you would like to visit some temples, WHERE THE CROWDS GO Malta has some of the cleanest unsupported church dome in the world. It we would recommend the Mnajdra seas. Enjoy its beaches, explore its was hit by a bomb in World War II which, and the Ħaġar Qim temples in Żurrieq. GOZO AND COMINO coves, and do remember, when in amazingly, failed to explode. This was locally Afterwards, hop aboard a small, motorised If possible, plan your trip to Gozo during doubt, swim where the locals do. hailed as a miracle, and a replica of the bomb fishing boat and see the pristine waters the week, as the weekends are usually can now be seen in the Church’s sacristy. around the Blue Grotto caves. much busier. If you are not going to TIPPING book an organised tour, renting a car is Most restaurants in Malta do not include ST JOHN’S CO-CATHEDRAL Half a Day the best plan. The much smaller island a service charge on their bill, it is habitual This Cathedral is absolutely spectacular. The Visit the Ta’ Qali crafts village where you of Comino, lying between Malta and to leave a tip of 10% of the bill value. floor alone features over 400 intrinsically can see local experts create all kinds of Gozo, is often crowded in summer with designed marble tombstones. The beautiful artefacts, from blown glass to private yachts and organised cruises DID YOU KNOW? magnificent painted ceiling, by Mattias Pretti in Maltese lace and from pottery to intricate filling up the bays and the tiny harbour. 1662, and the work of art by Caravaggio, are filigree jewellery. Within easy walking AZURE WINDOW both acknowledged world class masterpieces. distance you will find the Aviation Museum BLUE GROTTO This most dramatic sea cave, the Azure which houses planes, including Spitfires If you intend to visit the Blue Grotto Window, is one of the island’s most WANT MORE? dating back to World War II. If you still have do ask the concierge to check if the photographed sights. To one side of the Because of our unrivalled local knowledge time, visit Mdina, Malta’s old capital city boats are running as bad weather arch lies the Inland Sea, a small lagoon fed we can help you find experiences that will also known as the Silent City. often disrupts cruises. Visit the through a cleft in the rocks. Fishing boats enrich your stay. So please speak to any of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra temples inch their way through the cleft taking the Concierge team about what we can do to when visiting the Blue Grotto. St. George’s Bay, St. Julian’s, STJ 3310 • Tel: + 356 21 377 600 – Fax: +356 21 377 222 visitors to view the spectacular sea caves. make sure you get the most from your trip. [email protected] • www.intercontinental.com/icmalta