1 Cover 23/5/07 16:05 Page 1 THE ACTIVITY AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE The Official Events Guide of Malta & Gozo MALTA 2 . o N e u s s I NATIONAL EVENTS - PLACES OF INTEREST HERITAGE - SPORT - RESTAURANTS & MUCH MORE... MAPS INSIDE In collaboration with Bryan Adams LIVE at Luxol RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd. JuneJune 0707 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. 3 Contents 23/5/07 16:15 Page 1 MALTA MALTA Mario Zahra Editor Welcome to the June issue of Events. As summer approaches and the climate gets warmer, the Maltese Tourist Info ............................4 islands get busier and livelier Feasts ....................................5 than ever with colourful events, Heritage ................................6 such as village feasts and open-air parties. This Heritage Valletta ..................10 time of the year needs no Music....................................12 introduction to tourists visiting Malta & Gozo as many keep Festivals................................13 coming over and over agian. Exhibitions ............................14 For the young-at-heart there are two international concerts, Restaurants ..........................16 Bryan Admas & Carreras while Nightlife ..............................18 discos and parties are not Kids ....................................20 short at this time of the year. For those that like culture & Gardens ..............................21 folklore there is no better Re-Enactments ......................23 season to visit a village feast, with some of them celebrating Sport....................................23 all week, with band marches, Maps....................................24 fireworks, processions and more. Watch out for the Feast While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the month on the 29th June. of the information given in this magazine, no liability can This public holiday “St. Peter & be accepted by RMF Publishing and Surveys Limited for any error, omissions, or changes in the information given, St. Paul”, hosts a number of or for the consequence of any reliance on the informa- activities not to be missed. tion. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise - without the prior permission in writing from the publisher. This publication may not be resold, hired RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd out, or otherwise disposed of by way of trade in any form of binding, or cover other than that with which it is pub- For advertising please call lished, without the prior consent of the publishers. Valerie or James on: This edition was published in May 2007. 21220766 Fax: 21443388 © 2007 Published & Designed: or email:[email protected] RMF Publishing & Surveys ltd. 4 Tourist Info 24/5/07 10:30 Page 1 Information Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Cycling Gozo Ferry Tourist Information Cycling became popular again A regular ferry runs between since the introduction of all Cirkewwa, the northerly part of terrain cycles (ATBs), which are Malta and Mgarr Harbour Gozo. ideally situated in Malta and The crossing takes approximately Gozo. ATBs and bicycles may 25 minutes. 21556114 be hired from various cycle ¤ shops throughout the islands. Open-air Markets Cyclists should remember to Valletta. Every morning, an open- always follow the highway code air market is held in Freedom and clearly hand signal their Square and on Sundays outside intentions. Valletta. The Sunday market is larger and takes place just out- Boat Hire side city gate instead of the bus Canoes, rowing boats, sailing terminus. All markets start about boats, paddle boats and speed- 8am and finish at 1pm. boats are available for hire from Marsaxlokk. This fishing village is a number of operators in the full of charm. A visit to this vil- more popular seaside resorts. lage that boasts of the colourful Larger vessels and yachts are fishing boats called 'luzzu', is a also available for charter. must, every day, along the quay, Public Transport is an open market with stalls Malta’s public transport system selling fish, souvenirs, crochet offers a cheap and efficient way table-cloths,T-shirts and more. of touring the Island. The main Birgu/Bormla. The Birgu/Bormla bus terminus is at Valletta open market is held every from where buses operate to all Tuesday between 9am and 1pm, parts of Malta, although there just outside the walls of are also direct, point to point, Cottonera. It’s laid on a stretch of services.The cost of a bus route approximately two kilometers ranges from 15 cents to 40 and is one of the biggest local cents. The longest bus journey markets on the Maltese Islands. takes about fifty minutes; the average ride is between 20 and Beaches in Malta 30 minutes. These are largely concentrated in Car Hire the NW of Malta. Amongst the most popular are: Fully comprehensively insured St. George’s Bay St. Julian's (but for the first Lm 100 of From Valletta – Bus 62. damages). Daily rates Lm8 - Ghajn Tuffieha, Golden Bay and Lm15. Petrol : 1 litre - 42c6mils Gnejna Bay (lead-free) 42c6mils (normal). From Valletta – Bus 47 and 52. Diesel : 1 litre - 38c9 mils. A From Bugibba – Bus 51. Luggage Wrapping number of internationally From Sliema – Bus 652. For peace of mind when trav- based car hiring firms as well as Mellieha Bay (Ghadira) local garages offer the elling, the luggage wrapping Bus 44, 45, 48, 441, 645. service is the best way to services of self-driven as well Paradise Bay as chauffeur-driven cars. Bus 45, 48, 452, 453, 645. secure your luggage against Pretty Bay (South) theft, exposure to adverse Driving Bus 11, 12, 13 – Birzebbuga weather, hits and scratches, etc. Driving is to the left. There Beaches in Gozo u This service is available in is a speed limit of 80 kilome- Ramla Bay the departures Lounge at the tres per hour on arterial roads Bus 42 from Victoria. Malta International Airport. and 40 kph in urban areas. Xlendi Bay Price Lm2 or Euros 4.66. Bus 87 from Victoria. ¤ 99421683 4 Events Malta - June 07 5 Festa 23/5/07 16:17 Page 1 Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Feasts Religious Feasts 29th June St. Joseph Public Holiday "Imnarja" Philharmonic band marches at 8.30pm on Friday and from 11am Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul till 3pm on Saturday. Fireworks The "Imnarja" (derived from the Italian displays take place on Saturday at word "luminara" - illumination), a public 9.45pm and 11.45pm. holiday that is characterized by a night- Ghaxaq long picnic at Buskett Gardens, on the u eve (28-29th) in Rabat. A special º 1 – 3 June Maltese dish, stewed rabbit, cooked in Holy Trinity large quantities accompanied by local wines. If you like folklore this is a night Fireworks displays on Saturday you cannot miss.The feast reaches its cli- 11pm and Sunday 10pm. max with donkey and horse races in the Procession starts at 7.15pm on main streets leading to Rabat. Sunday. Saturday 9.45pm - 11.30pm, Sun St. Nicholas u Marsa 9.15pm. u Siggiewi º 1 – 3 June u Mqabba º 22 – 24 June St. Philip º 14 – 17 June St. George Friday fireworks display at Sacred Heart of Jesus Qormi 11.30pm, Saturday band march at u Holy processions at 7.30pm º 22 – 24 June 8pm and concert at 10pm with Friday and Saturday. Fireworks fireworks during the show and displays are ongoing from St. Peter and St Paul after, Sunday band march at 9am 9.30pm till midnight. On u Basilica Parish Church, and at 6pm including fireworks. Saturday, the Philarmonic band Nadur, Gozo u Zebbug will play in the streets. º 27 – 29 June º 8 – 10 June Fontana,Victoria Gozo u St. Peter and St Paul The Holy Eucharist º 15 – 17 June Mdina Ghasri, Gozo u u St. Catherine of Alexandria º 27 – 29 June º 8 – 10 June Saturday - concert in churchyard St.Anthony of Padova by Zejtun and Beland Philarmonic bands starting at Franciscan Church, u 8.30pm. Fireworks at 11.30pm. Ghajnsielem, Gozo Sunday - band marches at 9am 8 – 10 June º and 1pm, procession at 7.15pm, Corpus Domini fireworks at 10.15pm u Rabat, Malta u Zejtun º 8 – 10 June º 15 – 17 June Christ the Redeemer Our Lady of the Lily Senglea Band marches on Friday and u Saturday at 9pm, the main one º 15 – 17 June being on Sunday at 1pm. The St. John the Baptist main procession is on Sunday at 7.15pm. Daily fireworks u Rotunda Parish Church, displays: Thursday 11.30pm, Xewkija, Gozo Friday 9.15pm - 11.45pm, º 22 – 24 June Events Malta - June 07 5 6 7 8 Heritage 24/5/07 11:28 Page 1 Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Museums & Heritage Sites International the temple’s main doorway ed and have an internal com- Museum Day and light up the main axis. position similar to pagan Extended opening hours in u Qrendi Maltese tomb-caves.