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Pro

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  Got lots of sunshine ,hospitable people and cheap transport 


Con

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  Can not bring your ski"s with ya 


In a nutshell

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  Very nice place to stay for one week! 

 

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Things to Do  

Sightseeing on The Cheap

Sightseeing on The Cheap, Malta

 SurWess Says:  I think i've found the cheapest way to see ALL of Malta - perfect if you like visiting attractions. Basically it's called the Malta Pass, a sort of card that you buy that gains you access into practically all the attractions in Malta. They have a choice between a 1 day, 2... 

A unique exhibithion

A unique exhibithion, Malta

 skonc Says:  In Birkirkara which is a village in the central area of Malta a unique Museum of Statues of Baby Jesus will be holding an exhibition during the Christmas period and private viewing all round the year . This is a private owned collection consisting of hundreds of Baby Jesus... 

The incredibly beautiful

The incredibly beautiful, Malta

 ray_d Says:  St. John's Co-Cathedral & Museum.Built by the Knights of the order of St. John in 1573.The second church for a new fortified city of Valletta.A city built after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire.The first church, a beautiful but nowhere near as lavish, still exists.The second... 

The beyond logic

The beyond logic, Malta

 ray_d Says:  MdinaMdina was an uninspiring town in Roman times.Later and until the early 1500s, it was built into a city at the time Arabs ruled the land.Fashions in Architecture changed its face constantly. Today is mainly in the Baroque fashion.Everyone goes to Mdina but few see, few... 

Hotels  

The Westin Dragonara Resort

 2 Reviews and 843 Opinions  Not wonderful. We recommended this hotel to friends visiting us in Malta. Day 1 no towels or soap... 

Restaurants  

Scarlet Lounge: Great New Place

Scarlet Lounge: Great  New Place, Malta

 gemeosat Says:  The decor of this restaurant is very chic and modern. It is actually divided in several parts. A restaurant ,a lounge bar and the bar area. I liked the lighting in the restaurants...makes a really nice atmosphere.The food can be described as mediterranean food...there are... 

Ta' Pennellu: Great Find in Marsalforn

Ta' Pennellu: Great Find in Marsalforn, Malta

 rmitgoteam Says:  This small, cozy restaurant is located right at the harbor in Marsalforn. There's outdoor seating in front or you can eat inside where the young Maltese owner and cook hangs his modern art on the walls. The food was delicious and artfully prepared. For lunch, we had... 

Rampila Restaurant and Wine Bar: Historical Ambience

Rampila Restaurant and Wine Bar: Historical Ambience, Malta

 mizzn004 Says:  Rampila is situated close to the city gate of valletta, opposite St John's Cavalier. The place is definitley authentic. Its main dining room is in a tunnel which apparently was bulit at the time of the knights of St John. The overall feeling is cozy and initimate. According... 

Tarragon, St. Paul's Bay: Tarragon - Beware of the Patron!

Tarragon, St. Paul's Bay: Tarragon - Beware of the Patron!, Malta

 SusanneMunich Says:  If you are happy to put up with slow service, mediocre food and an ill-kempt and ill-tempered patron, you may like “Tarragon”.If you would like to be served by staff who know how to filet a fish, can recommend a matching wine and who want you to have a pleasant evening in... 

Il-Forn: Open air simple food

Il-Forn: Open air simple food, Malta

 ray_d Says:  A late-night restaurant of eclectic tastes.Not particularly excellent but enjoyable enough and the food is as natural as you can get.Cheap as chips and reminds me of my student days, only now it is Yuppy country. A room is given over to an Art gallery.I shall not comment on... 

Le Dauphin (The Dolphin): French taste with views to match

Le Dauphin (The Dolphin): French taste with views to match, Malta

 ray_d Says:  I have been here before but not with this wonderful French inspired cuisine.The 3 rd floor overlooks Spinola Bay through wide open windows.The decor is simple and pleasant and an air of sophistication is in evidence.Service is discreet and unobtrusive.Food is tasty and... 

Paparazzi: The View is good

Paparazzi: The View is good, Malta

 ray_d Says:  Paparazzi PizzeriaActually named Paparazzi Restaurant but the name is a little presumptuous.Reasonable food.Expectable price.Large portions.Quality reasonable.What it lacked in quality it made up in quantity and speed of service was comforting.The view is excellent sitting... 

Transportation  

Take the bus

Take the bus, Malta

 cyprus4holidays Says:  Be aware that the public bus prices in Malta are extremely cheap.We took the bus from the airport to Bugibba.A taxi would have cost LM£10 (maltese pounds) and the bus cost us LM£1.68 for the 2 of us!Bus number 8 takes you from the airport to Valetta main bus station (about... 

Bus

Bus, Malta

 karinvanduin Says:  Take the bus when you're in Malta! It is not only cheap but a great a touristic attractions in it self. The bus types on Malta are no longer in service anywhere else in the world. They go less frequent on Gozo though. I hired a car when i went there. 

Shopping  

Larger majority of Maltese Online Retailers: Cashback Shopping

Larger majority of Maltese Online Retailers: Cashback Shopping, Malta

 cashback Says:  Get rewards or cash back, when buying from a selection of the most renowned online shopping portals. These bonuses are only available for users who visit a cashback site before actually making an online purchase.Explaining in more details how this system works:Let’s say,... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Avoiding the jellyfish!

Avoiding the jellyfish!, Malta

 oRi_5 Says:  As you may or may not have heard, unfortunately Malta keeps getting plagued by more and more jellyfish every summer due to the constant increase in temperature. In order to avoid travelling towards a beach and on arriving not even being able to swim (or risk getting stung),... 

Malta Paceville - Young drunk agressive kids

Malta Paceville - Young drunk agressive kids, Malta

 shmangled Says:  If you decide to visit Malta, be aware that they are one of the most aggressive nations in the world. I went to a club with my girlfriend and a group started harassing her because she is really beautiful. When I asked them to stop and leave her alone, they didn't want to... 

Tourist Traps  

Public buses (Arriva Malta) - a Maltese nightmare

Public buses (Arriva Malta) - a Maltese nightmare, Malta

 HenrikN Says:  A small island like Malta should be able to run an efficient public transportation system. Be aware that no shows and long waiting times are the rule. A bus does not stop, if it is full, so it is advisable to start or return to central stations.The buses always come in... 

Marsaxlokk..a delusion

Marsaxlokk..a delusion, Malta

 Alex_71 Says:  I’m not sure if consider Marsaxlokk a “tourist trap” or not. For sure I have seen the beautiful bay full of boats for fishing. I have seen some restaurants exactly on the bay too. I have seen also the market that is right on the bay. Everything can seem like in the postcards... 

Favorites  

Malta Museums

Malta Museums, Malta

 ELear Says:  While I was in Malta I went to quite a few museums: 1. The Malta at War Museum (at Couvre Porte Gate, Birgu). After being shown a wartime propaganda film ("Malta GC" - narrator Laurence Olivier), you're given a hard hat to put on and taken down into a warren of tunnels,... 

sandy beaches

sandy beaches, Malta

 ROCKARIA Says:  As you have found out the other post have it all wrong...maybe for the benefit of the doubt he meant rocky beaches!A Forum Post like these is meant to provide info on exact info not guess work!!Sandy beaches in Malta : Golden Bay, Apple's eye Bay(martinique bay ),Paradise... 

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 This is the international airport of Malta, about 8 kms. south of Valletta.- Fax: (+356) 2124 9563* How to get there:- By bus: The problem is that almost all of... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  We're thinking of holidaying in Malta and Gozo in August, but we're worried that temperatures might be well over 30 deg C and... 

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A: malta was a bit too hot for us August 8-15 two yars ago but we like to get around and explore - I suppose its great for those who like to sit around a pool or on a beach... 

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MALTA ...Unequelled Hospitality

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Malta. I'd love to share with you the 29 tips I've written, the 28 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Malta Island

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 It can be confussing the difference between Malta (country) and Malta (island). This page is dedicted to the latter, the biggest island of the country. For Malta (country), have a look at the my other... 

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From here to Eternity

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 It seems that life has become too complicated somehow. So pretty the island. A bare rock, small and of little consequence but a unique Jewel in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. And yet it has... 

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Malta - Mediterranean treasury

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 My first time on these Islands was 1995 in June. I spent a week with a friend. Within the first 24 hours I've known - I'll come back very soon! And I came back in October 1995. Walking out of the... 

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Malta

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 The perfect place to stay in Malta is St. Julians. There are many bars and restaurants and very nice hotels, but it is not too busy and touristic. 

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