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As I walked along Sliema seafront to goto the Argyll for dinner all hell broke loose I didn't have any idea why people came out of pubs onto the street singing and people in cars passed screeming and waving the George cross. Then someone told me England had won a game in the World Cup.It made the hair on my neck stand up and it made e very proud to be English.
A festa nights are held over the summer months depending on the date you are in Malta will depend on where you go to see the fireworks.It only costs a couple of pounds on the bus trips and it is a fantastic night out.The Church also gets decorated beond belief and brass bands play the atmosphere is like nothing else on Earth.
Pastizzi is the local traditional snack of Malta. A delicious pastry filled with meat, cheese or peas, fresh and tasty and very cheap. You can get them usually in a street and corner special 'kiosks' named: Pastizzeria.
Malta have many local wines and some are very good ones. I tasted few red and white wines and I enjoyed the most. Some are really excellent ones and I will list them on my shopping tip (coming up later as the page get progress)
Yeah, Malta might not be famous for it's wine, but we have some decent ones - promise!! :-) The pic here is of one of the many vineyards scattered around the country. The photo is taken in spring when the vines look dead, but in summer they suddenly spring back to life and produce some pretty good grapes for wine making. Two of the biggest wine producers are the following:Marsovin - www.marsovin.comDelicata - www.delicata.comThe wineries offer tours and wine tasting - quite worthwhile. Also many family-restaurants will have their own special home-made wine, which is quite strong (especially on the stomach) but worth a taste.
Make sure that you try the 'Pastizzi' at least once when you're in Malta. The traditionals come either with 'rikotta' or with 'peas'. Other variations are with meat or anchovy. They are served hot and are very cheap !. For a Maltese Lira you'll get about a dozen or 6 for a €1. Stop at any Pastiizeria to buy them. These pastizzerias are usually found in a village square or main roads in towns.
Considering Malta's strategic position in the middle of the mediterranean, in times where no modern aircraft had yet been invented, it is of little surprise that Malta was considered very desirable a prize ... so many a battle was fought to seize control of the island. Visit any old city and you will definitely see canons - proof of battles fought to defend the little island of such big importance.
Being an island, of course Malta has a fishing industry, which is mostly quite traditional. The traditional Maltese fishing boat is called a luzzu They are usually painted in bright shades of yellow, red and blue. In older times they used to be operated by sails, but the fishermen have been quick to adapt to new technologies and the vast majority of them now sport some sort of diesel-operated motor.If you want to see a luzzu, your best bet would be the lovely authentic fishing village of Marsaxlokk.
Maltese fishermen paint two eyes at the bow of their luzzu (traditional fishing boat) because it is said to protect them from bad weather. It is interesting to note that this tradition has its roots from the Phoenician times.
Most businesses including banks, post offices, shops, museums, and restarutants closes to take a long midday break.The midday closure usually starts around 12:45 and goes till as late as 4pm. The restaurants may close from 3pm to 8pm. The closure schedule is different depending on the type of business, etc.. Be sure to check the opening hours, and plan accordingly.
Hotel Phoenicia Malta Valletta
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