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The only tourist trap would be the horse carriage taxi's. But unlike many countries you do not get hassled and I am sure that if you like that sort of thing, a trip around the city in a horse drawn carriage could be fun. Negotiate a price first. Walking around the city is really interesting, also it is hard to get lost and it is also not that big a place.
Fontanella and other pubs in Mdina are a waste of money. What was once known as the silent city has long been ruined by such places.Paying through your nose for a meager cup of coffee and a funny parade is no body's idea of enjoyment.
No doubt they'll give you a coupon to the free boat trip (harbor cruise of some sort, they call it). If your feet hurt and you are looking for a place to sit, get a tan and catch a breeze - go! If not it's a waste of time! They'll circle the same part of the harbor at least 5 times and there's not even enough to be said once! Beware Floriana!
Just because it's August and the weather at home sux, don't even think of coming to Malta. It's way too hot, not at all enjoyable and there's about a million and one other tourists who had the same bright (bad) idea... Try May or late September... the weather is sunny but not so hot that you can't breathe :-) The beaches will never be this deserted, not in May or in September or at any other time really but at least you won't have to guard your towel space with your life and glare at your neighbour, a very popular August beach pastime...
BUSES : cheap but shabby and usually dirty. timetables very approximate, and drivers are mostly surly and liable to start shouting if you don't give them exact change. Watch out for the change..if you look foreign you might get short-changed.TAXIS : expensive and drive arrogantly; Imperative to agree fare beforehand unless you want to be overcharged.
Azure Window The Azure Window created by sea-breakers over a period of thousands of years is the third marvel to be found at Dwejra point. On the top of two giant columns of rock each with a diameter of approximately 40 metres, rests a huge ledge of rock of about 100 metres in length and 20 metres in height forming a giant door or window through which one can see the azure blue waters beyond. For centuries the Gozitans have known this rock as 'It-Tieqa' i.e. the 'Window'
Stay away from the movies and 'walk throughs'. The only exception to this is the Malta Experience which will give you a sense of the complete background of Malta. They remind me of Madame Tussands at the Jersey Shore -- YUK! Oh, and give the cab horses a break. When it's really hot, it's hard on them and they are over priced.
I've talked to many tourists who have visited the island and I often find that most are disappointed by the fishing village, Marsaxlokk. I guess for some it's not really worth the bumpy bus ride to see a few luzzi (typical Maltese boat), a lace market and smell the horrid smell of fish.
do not buy jewellery from the market stalls, buy your jewellery from the reputable jewellers shops in the villages, as they are reasonably priced, you will get a better deal if you pay with pounds sterling.
All I can say is 'Popeye Village'. Many moons ago, a young actor by the name of Robin Williams starred as Popeye in the film of the same name! The Maltese were obviously proud of this fact, and have left the village open for people to visit - at a price!The place is ran down and to be frank is a complete waste of time and money!!I wonder if they'll be have a similar themed village after the recent sucess of Russell Crowe's GLADIATOR (now that I would pay to see!).
Hotel Phoenicia Malta Valletta
6 Reviews and 726 Opinions We stayed at the Phoenicia for 7 nights and I was happy we did. It is ideally located just outside...
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Kempinski San Lawrenz Resort & Spa Gozo
2 Reviews and 264 Opinions Good room, huge bed. Booked direct with hotel and beat best Internet prices! Am writing this from my...
The Xara Palace Mdina
5 Reviews and 81 Opinions I did not stay in this hotel, but I passed by it, when walking through the old town of Mdina. b.t.w....
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Q: Hello, A question on Xlendi for those who know it. Looking at photos, I get the impression that you need to climb the steps set...
A: Xlendi is a village in Gozo. There is a beach and a rock you can climb if you like to see the sea from afar. You can avoid to do thins thing. I liked this little...
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