Malta Warnings Or Dangers

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Heat exhuastion

by wadekorzan

I was in Malta at the beginning of November, and it was quite warm! Walking from the Hagar Qim Temple to the Mnajdra Temple involves walking down a fairly long slope, 500 meters long. At the bottom, where you find the Mnajdra Temple, there is no place to buy water or anything, and you should have it for the walk back up! I recommend to wear a hat, sunscreen, and drink lots of water.The picture shows the walk between the two temples...imagine how hot it must be in July and August!

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Beware of locals selling time-share!

by challenger

The Maltese are generally very friendly people, so just when you think that the word rip-off never made it into their dictionary you will be approached by someone who starts off asking some general questions about your stay, how much you enjoy it blahblahblah, followed by the chance to participate in a draw where you can win “expensive” jewellery that you will of course win much to the “surprised” delight of the local. Following that you can collect your win provided you visit a new hotel or apartment complex that has recently opened. If you haven’t guessed it till then, now is the time to kindly tell this guy to please EFF OFF. It’s the same scam that is readily available in just about any other resort on this beautiful planet. If you’d go with them, you’d be brainwashed for hours to listen to their sales pitch and your prize will be withheld until the very last moment. If you ever...

ANGLO-AMERICAN INFLUENCE

by Aang

Drugs, murder and rape have come to Malta. And nastiness on imported TV. But, it's still one of the safest places in Europe! % of the population who are victims of crime in one year (International Crime Victims Survey 1995) Austria 18% Belgium 19% Finland 18% USA 24% Malta 23% ############################################# It is not unknown to come across islanders, old and young, who will be abusive to tourists. On my last visit a number of tourists commented on their shock at the lack of manners of some of the islanders. It can be a bad-tempered little place with frequent strikes. BUT, there are still some nice people who will go out of their way to give directions to lost visitors.LEAD POLLUTION Coal fired power stations and the exhausts from buses and cars have meant lots of lead in the air and the soil. The concentration of lead in the blood of the Maltese is three times higher than...

Dangerous Driving and Hot Summer Weather

by Xemx

Please watch how you cross the roads when visiting Malta, even if you are using a Zebra-Crossing. And if you decide to rent a car and drive, please be patient with the impatient Maltese drivers! Just because you have the right of way, don't assume that you are going to get it! A lot has been said about the Maltese drivers but I have been driving for over 20 years and I find that all you need is a little bit of patience. If you are not used to hot and humid weather, do avoid staying too much in the sun. Drink plenty of water and wear cotton clothing which will keep you cool. Some tourists suffer sun-stroke. The hottest months are July and August but even June and September can be quite hot too.If you are not a strong swimmer, avoid swimming when it's rough. There are dangerous undercurrents in places like Golden Bay.

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Bear in mind that Maltese...

by maxovna

Bear in mind that Maltese pounds are three time as expensive as compared to dollars - that's why everything looks so cheap. If you make up your mind to go shopping in Malta (I am writing about winter time, may be in summer the situation changes to the better) - bear in mind that shops and banks work two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening . If they don't feel like working they may not open at all or to close in ten minutes after they opened. Funny, isn't it? Even if you want to buy an expensive item when the shop decided to close, you'll be suggested coming the next day.

Malta has a very low crime...

by scataudo

Malta has a very low crime rate, and I never felt nervous once about any situation. Saying that, I did have my passport (and my girlfriend's), cash and traveller's cheques stolen. The police were great (although surprised) and spoke excellent English.

RESTAURANTS : standards have...

by dent

RESTAURANTS : standards have improved, but check the prices beforehand. Service can be shoddy.HUNTERS : walking in the countryside will give you the opportunity to meet Malta's elite. Even if you are walking on public footpaths, you are likely to be warned off by these primitive beings because you might frighten their quarry, which is anything that flies. No use arguing, because they have the guns and they have been used on occasion, so be warned. BEACHES : the few sandy beaches there are are usually overcrowded, taken over illegally by lidos, and dirty, mostly because of the BAR-B-Q's the night before which no-one cleans up. Rubbish dumps leaking toxic waste in the water, sewage flowing in the sea, and a proliferation of fish farms close to shore make swimmimg a hit-and-miss experience. Best areas are in Gozo.DRIVING : best way to see malta is to hire a car,which is usually cheap; but...

RESTAURANTS : standards have...

by dent

RESTAURANTS : standards have improved, but check the prices beforehand. Service can be shoddy. HUNTERS : walking in the countryside will give you the opportunity to meet Malta's Rambos. Even if you are walking on public footpaths, you are likely to be warned off by these primitive beings because you might frighten their quarry, which is anything that flies. No use arguing, because they have the guns and they have been used on occasion, so be warned. BEACHES : the few sandy beaches there are are usually overcrowded, taken over illegally by lidos, and dirty, mostly because of the BAR-B-Q's the night before which no-one cleans up. Some beaches have even been taken over by squatters living in makeshift huts (and even old buses!) with no drainage facilities. Rubbish dumps leaking toxic waste in the water, sewage flowing in the sea, and a proliferation of fish farms close to shore make...

There are absolutely no safety...

by AnitaJRT

There are absolutely no safety concerns here, but if you are thinking about visiting Malta, get there soon. There biggest industry is tourism and they are in the process of gearing up, big time! There are plans to renovate the harbor for more cruise ship and the skyline is filled with cranes building new hotels all over St. Julians, Valetta and Paceville. I just can't image how crowded it must be during the summer high season. If you aren't going for the sun and surf, I strongly urge a winter visit.

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I would say the most dangerous...

by josie13

I would say the most dangerous thing here in Malta is driving ! If you plan on renting a car be extremely careful. Most drivers don't give way nor stop when they should. This can be quite frightening at first especially when the other driver is driving a Maltese bus and the road is narrow !

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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... 

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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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