http://www.maltalingua.

com/malta/events/

http://www.maltain360.com/default.aspx#130000473

http://maltapass.com.mt/en/home.htm

http://maltaattractionmap.com/zoo/lws-animal-park/

www.malta.com/

http://www.malta-info.co.uk/resorts/sliema.htm#Gardens-Sliema-Sea-Front

http://holiday-malta.com/malta-apartments-
hotels/mdina.php

Bugibba Bus Services

Plenty of buses run along Bugibba sea fronts. going either to Valletta or further north on the island.
Bugibba's bus station is located just off the sea front at the Qawra end of Bugibba
Bus routes
to Cirkewwa (Ferry to Gozo) 48
to Golden Bay 652
to Mellieha Bay, Mellieha Church, 48, 50 Summer only,
to Golden Bay 652
to Mosta 49, 58, 59, 86, 159, 427, 499,
to Mdina, Ta' Qali Crafts Village . 86
to Qawra 59, 70, 159, 449,
to Paceville 70, 627,
to Sliema, Sliema ferries 70, 627,
to St. Julians 70, 627,
to St Pauls Bay 48, 50 Summer only, 86 by-pass, 159, 427, 627,
to Valletta 49, 50 Summer only, 58, 59, 449, 499,
Night Service 45 to Paceville Term - St. Andrews, Bahar ic-Caghaq, Coast Road -
Bugibba Tr, Pijunieri Road, St Pauls Bay Xemxija Mellieha - Cirkewwa
More about bus routes and to see more destinatians see bus services

MDINA,
Valletta

00. Valletta Sunday Market

What you can find at the Valletta

Sunday Market
The Valletta Sunday Market is a very popular open air market that is open every Sunday. This
market attracts both locals as well as tourists from all over Malta who come to experience this
buzzing market. Please note that due to the works being carried out at the City Gate in Valletta
the market has been moved to Floriana which is very close by.

There are many stands selling different things such as clothes, DVDs and souvenirs; however,
you can also find very interesting antique items and hand-made table cloths and crafts.
Pets are also sold at the Valletta Sunday Market but we do not advise people to encourage this
type of trade.

When is the Valletta Sunday Market?

When: Sundays, easrly morning and closes at around 13:00 and arriving early is recommended to
avoid the crowd.

Bus: 11,12,13,21,23,22,32,31,41,42,43,51,52,53,61,62,1,2,3,71,72,81,82,91,122,X4, 133,

02. The Plaza Shopping Centre

The Plaza Shopping Complex : the

leading shopping complex in Sliema
The Plaza Shopping Centre is the main shopping complex in Sliema, Malta. The Plaza comprises
a mix of over 30 retail outlets, catering and offices spread over nine floors built around a central
atrium. This mixture makes The Plaza a vibrant and busy complex and you will surely find what
you are looking for.

At the Plaza Shopping Centre : shopping, beauty and dining

At the Plaza in Malta you can shop listening to maltese radio stations and choose within a large
variety of the leading and international brands.
You will find the latest collection of groups like such as La Senza, United Colors of Benetton,
Promod, Harry & Sons as well a book shop and a hair salon.

A small number of cafes are located within the Plaza and offer a break between shopping,
however, if you wish to have a coffee by the sea it is only a minute walk away.

Contact the Plaza Shopping Centre, Sliema, Malta

Address: The Plaza Commercial Centre, Bisazza Street, Sliema SLM 1640, Malta
Email: info@plazamalta.com
Web: www.plaza-shopping.com
Parking: The Plaza does not have any parking spaces reserved for shoppers; there is however a
small parking lot, just down the street. Buses to Sliema run frequently.
Opening hours: 10:00-19:00, however some shops close for lunch between 13:00-16:00

020. http://www.baystreet.com.mt/
03. The Embassy Shopping Complex in Valletta

The Embassy Complex offers much more than

shopping: cinema, bingo, food and culture
The Embassy Complex is located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta,
the capital of Malta. The Embassy contains a shopping mall, cinema complex and entertainment
centre spread out over seven floors, cafes and a multimedia museum. The shops range from
fashion outlets, book stores, footwear and cosmetics covering all needs and tastes.
Cinema with the latest released of your favourite movies
The Embassy Complex Cinema keeps you entertained with its seven-screen, high technology
cinema showing the latest movies throughout the day. The Embassy was the first complex in
Malta that offers a modern and computerised Bingo Hall attracting both locals and tourists. The
Bingo Hall is open seven days a week and is a great way to relax and have fun in a relaxed and
safe air-conditioned environment.

Restaurants and lounges will allow you to have a snack, lunch or

dinner at the Embassy Complex
Refreshment, snacks and proper meals are avaiable in the numerous bars, cafes and restaurants of
the Embassy Complex. You can choose from La Sbarra if you fancy a more glamorous eatery or
Numero 11 cafe bar for a more casual place to have a bite to eat.

Culture and technology come together to give you a show that is

an experience for the whole family

You can also relive the history of Valletta, from the first settlers till the present day in an
audiovisual and exciting show excellent for the whole family. This is shown at various hours
throughout the day.

The Embassy Shopping Complex will make your visit to Valletta a fun experience and is a
perfect place to go for some shopping and entertainment.

Contact The Embassy Shopping Complex in Malta

Address: The Embassy Complex, St. Lucia Street Valletta, Malta

Tel: +356 2122 7436, +356 2722 7436Web: http://www.embassycomplex.com.mt
Email: info@embassy.com.mt
Web: http://www.embassycomplex.com.mt
Opening Hours: Check online as the shops, bingo and entertainment all have different opening
hours.
Parking: Limited parking, public transport to Valletta is excellent!
04.Bay Street Shopping & Entertainment
Complex in Paceville

The largest shopping complex on the

island, open seven days a week for your convenience
Bay Street Shopping & Entertainment Complex is a popular shopping mall for all age groups
and it is popular for both locals and tourists alike.

It is located in the heart of the entertainment capital of Malta, St. Julians. Bay Street is a vibrant,
colourful leisure complex and opened its doors in 2000 as a part of a 60 million investment for
the Paceville area to attract more tourists and it is now the most wide range shopping &
entertainment complex in Malta.

Bay Street Shopping Complex is much more than shopping:

entertainment for children, families and tourists
Bay Street is open every day all year around until 22:00 and there is always something going
on. The complex has around 65 retail outlets, 9 dining outlets, a gaming arcade, hairdresser, a

hotel, a casino, a bar and much more to keep you busy.

The large and very popular family entertainment centre and the Sunday activities attract families
from all over Malta. Bay Street also hosts several competitions and charity events, mainly
orientated for families and tourists every year such as the Malta Indoor Rowing Championship
and the open air platform is also a popular place for other entertainment forms that range from
dancing to singing events with no entrance fees.
Bay Street is perfectly located in St. Julian's
As Bay Street is located in St. Julians, it is within walking distance of many of Maltas leading
hotels located in the area. This makes Bay Street the perfect destination to do some shopping,
have a drink or just have some family fun while youre on holiday in Malta.

Contact Bay Street Shopping & Entertainment Complex

Tel: +356 2138 4422

Email: info@baystreet.com.mt
Website: http://www.baystreet.com.mt
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-22:00
Parking: Indoor parking for 1.10/hour

Splash & Fun Waterpark

The Splash & Fun WaterBahar Ic-CaghaqCoast Road, Bahar Ic-Caghaq, Malta+356
2137 4283 Mob +356 7937 4283
Park is a great day spent with info@splashandfun.com.mtAmusement ParksMonday -
the whole family Sunday 09:30-18:00 extended opening hours 26 June-11
Sep 09:00-21:00Website
The Splash & Fun Water Park is located on
the coast road next to the White Rocks
and Bahar Ic-Caghaq and is a large water
park for the whole family. The Splash &
Fun Park has several swimming pools,
water slides, Dinosaur Park & Splash
Land, a large wave pool, lazy river and
deck chairs to relax on, right by the
Mediterranean Sea.

For the more active children and adults

there are several activities throughout the
day organized by the animators to
participate in. There is a snack bar
available onsite as well as plenty of
parking spaces. A day at Splash & Fun
Water Park in Malta will be filled with fun
for the whole family. The Splash & Fun is
located just next to the Mediterraneo Bio
Park.
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01. Malta Arts Festival, Sunday 28th June to Sunday 12th July 2015

02. The Malta Arts Festival takes place every year and offers a wide variety
of art, such as theatre, dance, music and painting. Enjoy a large
selection of performances from renowned artists, both Maltese and
international, in venues such as the Mediterranean Conference Centre,
the MITP Theatre or the St. James Cavalier Centre for Creativity in
Valletta. A selection of the presentations is even free of charge.

03. The Malta Jazz and Rock Festival, July 19th 21st, 2015

04. Three Mediterranean nights full of international jazz in one unique,

spectacular scenery beneath Vallettas stronghold and in front of the
 great docks. Fans of Jazz will gladly use this chance to spend beautiful
evenings with world-famous artists in July.

1. Marine park
http://www.marineparkmalta.com/home?l=1
Mediteran park
http://www.mediterraneopark.com/

2. MALTA NATIONAL AQUARIUM

3. There are approximately 254 National & regional aquariums worldwide. In the
past 24 years the development of the Underwater World concept has rendered
traditional methods of viewing marine life obsolete. The Underwater World
utilizes a horizontally-curved acrylic tunnel which takes visitors beneath the
waters of a massive aquarium. The aquarium environment is modelled on local
marine conditions and provides a unique combination of educational and
entertainment facilities. With the publics growing awareness of conservation
issues, the education aspect of the Underwater World is of increasing
importance.

The success of the concept is illustrated by the performance of Underwater

World built in Auckland, New Zealand. Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World
became New Zealands number one tourist attraction in its first year of
operation, attracting over 750,000 visitors. The project was officially credited
by the Government with extending the average length of stay of visitors to
Auckland from 1.8 to 2.8 nights. In the United States, over twenty two cities
plan to expand aquariums or build new ones. In Asia and Australia, many major
aquariums have been completed in the past ten years, with several more under
development. An economic study determined that the National Aquarium in
Baltimore USA, has become Marylands leading tourist attraction, contributing
US$ 88 million dollars annually to the states economy and adding nearly three
thousand new jobs. The Monterey Bay Aquarium in California attracted 2.4
million visitors in 1985, its first year of operation.
4. The declining interest in traditional amusement and theme parks is illustrative
of a shift away from youth-oriented leisure and amusement parks to an
experience which is both educational and entertaining. The success and
growing popularity of aquariums in major cities around the world provides
further evidence of these trends.
5. The Malta National Aquarium on the other has been on the cards for many
years, works on site started in October 2011 and is now open to the general
public.
6. The entire project is spread over approximately 20,000 square meters
comprising of a public aquarium, a public garden at promenade level, a car
park, facilities for local dive schools, catering facilities including a reef club, a
merchandise outlet and a tourist information kiosk.
7. The public aquarium has more than 26 display tanks with, amongst others,
Mediterranean fish, commonly found in Maltese waters together with replicas of
historical artefacts that one can find in the seas around us. The main tank of
the aquarium houses species from the Indian Ocean, including two shark
species. The main tank is approximately 12 meters in diameter. Visitors are
able to go through a water tunnel thereby experiencing the fish at a much
closer range. All tanks have been expertly themed to replicate the underwater
environment. Additional features of the public aquarium include a class room
facility, interpretation, touch pools, a temporary exhibition space, veterinary
and quarantine facilities.
8. The national aquarium is housed in an underground building located under the
promenade level. However, its entrance facilities is housed in an iconic curved
shell structure in the form of a starfish. The promenade of Qawra along the
project has been extended and incorporated in the entire project. Apart from
new walkways and seating areas, there is a childrens play area and a
landscaped garden which is accessible to the general public at no charge.

A Retail Shop forms part of the aquarium experience and is positioned close to
the exit from the aquarium which allows people to purchase different
souvenirs that are branded specifically for the aquarium. A Food & Beverage
Outlet is also housed inside the aquarium grounds including a Reef Club Grill,
Pizzeria/Trattoria, Coffee shop and Promenade Kiosk including the Cafe Del
Mar Beach Club. There is also be a non-profit diving institute which serves as a
learning centre for the general public and as a facility for the diving
community. This will undoubtedly help build more awareness on the
Mediterranean underwater sea life environment and that of the Maltese islands.

The Aquarium visitors attraction in Qawra is an EU Co-funded project.

 3. http://www.birdparkmalta.com/-Bugibba
Wednesday Friday the Park opens form 10am to 3pm.

Age Price

Children under 3 Free

Children under 12 5

13 and up 8

4. Ta Qali Crafts Village

What you can find at the Crafts Village in Ta'

Qali
The crafts village in Ta Qali is located in the former RAF wartime air-field and is a very popular
tourist attraction in Malta. Here, different kinds of crafts and beautiful artefacts are sold
created by local experts.

You can watch the craftsmen blowing and forming glass, visit the goldsmiths filigree and
beautiful jewellery and have a look at the beautiful sculptures and lace.

Visiting the crafts village in Ta Qali, in the outskirts of Attard and a few miles from Mdina and
Rabat.

It is a perfect way to spend a day watching craftspeople at work and meeting new people.

Find a special souvenir to take back home to remember your holiday in Malta.

More than just a craft village, discover malta historical heritage

At the crafts village there are also food and beverage shops where you can sit back and relax after
shopping. At Ta Qali you will also find the Ta'Qali National Park, the National Stadium, a
large vegetable market called Il-Pitkalija and the Malta Aviation Museum.

The entrance to the crafts village is free.

Address: Ta Qali Crafts Village, Ta' Qali, Malta

Bus: 106, 107, 51, 52, 53, 202, 109, X3

When: Monay-Friday 09:00-16:00, Saturday-Sunday 09:00-12:00

9. Medina
http://www.melitatrains.com/
 10. Popey village
Popeye Village Fun Park
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Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is the ideal place for a family with children to go when visiting
Malta. No wonder it is one of Maltas major tourist attractions! This Maltese fun park is all about Popeye the Sailor and
the universe around this character. Popeye Village is the actual set used by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney
Productions to shoot the film based on the comic strips by E.C. Segar. It will really keep children and adults busy for
an afternoon or a whole day in Malta.

Attractions in Popeye Village

In Sweethaven Village, children can expect to find all the main characters of the cartoons and film: Popeye the Sailor, Olive Oyl, Bluto/Brutus,

SweePea, Wimpy,

Rides

Play houses

Shows and other activities Puppet shows, Face painting, Balloon modelling, Storytelling, Crafts, Wii Games, etc

Museums

Cinema sessions featuring the film Popeye and the construction of the set

Set dressings and props

 Carnival Games

Minigolf

Free wine tasting for adults

Besides these attractions, Popeye Village offers other activities according to the respective season like Water
Trampolines, a Play pool and Boat rides in Anchor Bay during the marvelous Maltese Summer or a Christmas Parade
and Santas Toy Town & Crib in Christmas time.

History of Popeye Village Malta

Popeye appeared on a comic strip for the first time in 1929! During the 1960s, the TV cartoons were a success and
are still being aired throughout the world.

Popeye Village Fun Park is where they shot the film Popeye, starring Robin Williams, in 1980. The construction of the
set started in June 1979 and it took 165 workers seven months to build the village, which consists of 19 real wooden
building. The wooden materials were imported from Holland and Canada, since Malta doesnt have any forests. To put
all the wood together and make it stand out, 8 tons of nails and 2000 gallons of paint were used in the
construction. To protect the set from high seas, a big breakwater was also built in Anchor Bay.

Popeye Village Malta Fun Park Information

Admission is free (tokens can be bought to go on rides)

Opening time: August: 9.30-19.00; July, September, October, March-June: 9.30-17.30; November, January, February (weekends only): 9.30-

16.30
How to get to Popeye Village Malta
- Public Transport

From bus stops to Mellieha Bay Valleta: 44, 45; Sliema: 645; Qawra: 48; St. Pauls Bay: 43, 44, 45, 48, 645

Mellieah Bay to Popeye Village Bus 441 (10-16h every two hours in winter and every hour in summer)

- Popeye Express

Winter pick up schedule from hotels in Sliema (11.15), Bugibba area (11.30) and Mellieha (11.45). Be at pick up point
10 minutes before. Buses leave Popeye Village at 4.30pm.

Transport is free for children under 2. Reservation for transport from 9.30 to 16.30 via telephone: 21524782/3/4

- Rent a car

Drive to Mellieha and just follow the signs to Anchor Bay and Popeye Village.

Location of Popeye Village on a map of Malta

 - See more at: http://www.malta-guide.net/leisure/popeye-village-fun-park-malta/#sthash.r8BNqFU6.dpuf

CitySightseeing Bus Tour

http://www.citysightseeing.com.mt/en/home.htm
Sliema, Malta
Info & Photos

 Valletta 2

Description
CitySightseeing Malta forms part of the world's leading open top bus tour operator present in over 100
locations worldwide!

With distinctive buses and friendly staff and the choice of nine multi-lingual commentary channels,
sightseeing has never been so much fun! Hop On and Hop Off as much as you like at any of the bus stops
on our three routes and see all the best sites and attractions that Malta has to offer.

Both our Blue and Red Lines start from Valletta Harbour and visit sites such as San Anton Presidential
Gardens, the Historic City of Mdina, Ta Qali Crafts Village, Mosta, the Three fortified cities of Vittoriosa,
Cospicua and Senglea, the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto at Wied iz-Zurrieq (April -
October) and Valletta city centre. The newly introduced Green Route leaves Bugibba centre every 30
minutes passing by St Julians and Sliema before linking up with the Blue and Red Routes in Valletta.

With over 20 stops and 30 points of interest along our routes, CitySightseeing Malta buses give you the
opportunity to discover the Maltese Islands like never before!

Policies
1. Tickets
All sales are final tickets and cannot be exchanged or money refunded. Tickets to travel obtained from
unauthorized source, stolen, copied illegally or counterfeit will be seized and cancelled without
compensation. The ticket to travel remains the property of CitySightseeing Malta and must be made
available for inspection by the guide, driver or any official of the said company on demand. Receipt of the
ticket without immediate objection shall be deemed acceptance of and agreement to these terms and
conditions.

2. Price
Only those items on the brochure are to be considered as included in the price of the tour. Any other
items, such as entrances to heritage sites, museums and lunches are not included in the price unless
expressly stated.

3. Personal Belongings
Patrons of the service are requested to take care of their personal belongings while on tour.
CitySightseeing Malta shall not be liable for any lost, stolen or damaged personal belongings during the
course of the tour/service. CitySightseeing Malta will make every effort to maintain a regular service, but
does not guarantee to do so. City Sightseeing Malta shall not in any way be liable to the ticket holder for
loss, damage, inconvenience or delay in consequence of any failure, alteration, suspension, cancellation
of the route or termination of service.

4. Third party liability

All open top double decker buses are covered with a Third Party Liability insurance as required by the
Maltese law.

5. General Conditions
Patrons of the service are requested to remain seated at all times while the opentop double decker bus is
in motion. The above conditions shall for effects and payments be governed by and according to the laws
of Malta. All times and routes may be varied in cases of severe weather conditions or if disruption occurs
because of roadworks, marches, processions etc. Whenever possible advance notice will be given of such
occurences but this cannot be guaranteed. CitySightseeing Malta reserves the right to operate closed top
single decker buses in case of breakdown or bad weather.

Guide to Shopping in Malta

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Shopping in Malta can be a great experience. There are shops or markets for everyone, from international brands to
those selling Maltese items to take home as souvenirs or local food products. Other than that, shopping in Malta gives
you one more opportunity to take a rest in one of the many cafs that are a part of the Maltese way of life.

Shopping in Malta information

Shopping hours Mon-Sat 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00

Currency Euro (EUR, symbol ). Notes are in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5. Coins are in denominations of 2 or 1; and 50, 20,

10, 5, 2, 1 cents

Currency exchange banks have the best rates but you can also exchange money in some Maltese hotels and bureaux de change

Banking hours Mon-Fri 08.30-13.30; Sat 08.30-12.30

Credit cards, debit cards and ATMs are all possible to use when shopping in Malta
Markets
Markets are the best place to enjoy the real Maltese essence. Besides great shopping, you get a cultural flavour of
Malta in these places where locals meet to socialize and buy daily products. Almost every town and village has its
market. So, you cant miss it.

In the markets of Malta you will find assorted items like household goods, clothing, music, toys, etc. For bric-a-brac,
visit Il-Monti market, just outside Vallettas city gate, on Sundays. Still in Valletta, there is a daily market in Merchant
Street where you can shop for more mainstream products. Near Cospicua, one of the Three Cities, there is a nice
weekly market on Tuesdays. Outside the capital, Marsaxlokk fish market is a must, with its strange and exotic fish. To
go there, you can even join an early morning trip organised by tour operators.

In Gozo, visit the charming it-Tokk market, held daily in the main square of Victoria. This is the perfect place to go
shopping for Maltese delicacies.

Maltese Food
People in Malta like to eat and drink. One of the reasons is that Maltese food and wine are so delicious. After you
taste the food, you will want to buy some to take home. Among others, choose sun-dried tomatoes, sun-ripened
olives, fresh figs, capers, the famed cheese and some wine.

Go shopping for food products in the local shops, as well as super, mini or street markets. You can also find
specialties in Cittadella and Victoria shops. Wines can be bought at the excellent Maltese wineries.
Crafts & Jewelry
Maltas crafts and jewelry have a tradition of worldwide reputation because of the quality of the detail achieved by
Maltese craftsmen and jewelers. Whatever you prefer, you can afford it because jewelry and crafts in Malta fit every
budget.

Check out the beautiful silver and gold filigree broches, bracelets and earrings of classic designs. The Maltese
silverware is an important part of the countrys patrimony and collectors tend to look for these items in international
auction rooms. Dating back to the days of The Order of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, this craft has produced
some of Europes finest ware. Today, all silver and gold products are certified for authenticity and hallmarked
accordingly by the Maltese Government Consul.
Also look for the traditionally handcrafted glass produced throughout the Malta. Only some factories are open for
visits but shops can be found easily in the main island of Malta or in Gozo. Vases and figurines are among the most
popular objects, usually swirled with lines that are inspired by the colours of the warm crystal blue waters of the
Mediterranean and the landscape of brown hills with olive groves, cactus plants and springtime wild flowers.

You can find a nice souvenir in pottery as well. The variety of practical items for the house and decorative objects is
immense.

Basket ware and wickerwork are Maltese crafts with a practical purpose too. Among numerous small items, go
shopping for Hasiras, cane blinds used on doors and windows to cut out the hot summer sun in Malta.

Fine lace is quite famous in Gozo and there has been an effort to recuperate this ancient tradition. Walking around
some cities and villages, you will probably see women sitting outside on doorsteps working the bobbin.

Hand-knitted woolen garments of colourful and classic designs make a good buy and you will always remember
they came from Malta. Specially if you have seen them displayed under the hot summer temperatures. Woven wool
rugs in cream and white are also available.

Not exactly traditional, Maltese buses have become quite popular with tourists. They came in badges, plaques and
metal and pottery miniature models.
Where to buy crafts and jewelry in Malta

In Valletta, the TaQali crafts village is the place to shop for crafts. You will surely find something for you in all the stalls and shops where you can

watch craftsmen work live. But you must also go bargain hunting in Santa Lucija Street, Republic Street or in the side alleyways.

When you decide to take the ferry to Gozo, head to the Cittadella Crafts & Shopping Center (Victoria) and the TaDbiegi Crafts Center (San

Lawrenz). But you can check many other small shops in Gozo. They arent hard to find.

These are safe places to go shopping for the real Maltese crafts and jewelry. In other places, if you have doubts about
authenticity, call the Malta Crafts Center in St. Johns Square (Valletta) or visit it to watch the local crafts displayed
and gather information on where to buy them.

Antiques
Malta also has a reputation for its excellent antiques, which is easy to understand since we know these islands were
home to many nobles from the 16th to 18th century. You can contemplate the finest pieces in the Maltese museums
and palaces open to the public. Make a visit to Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar and Casa Rocca Piccola (all in Valletta).

The most extraordinary antiques in Malta are furniture, silverware, maritime prints, art, Maltese clocks and gems. You
will find them in antique shops in almost every town. Some have finer items, while others offer interesting bric-a-brac.
But you can find the items in the open-air markets mentioned before in this page on shopping in Malta.

Fashion and music

Being the capital of Malta, Valletta has many shopping malls and arcades, specially along Republic Street. This is
where you can shop for designer brands, fashion, music and the like.

The most popular tourist areas, Sliema and St Julians, also have this international-style shopping at reasonable
prices. Shop for music, fashion, perfumes, shoes, sports, interiors and all sorts of articles or sit at fast-food outlets,
restaurants and cafs.

Artwork
The place to look for some Maltese art is Valletta. Find The Center for Creativity at St. James Cavalier, The Museum
of Fine Arts or the local art foundation Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti to visit the exhibitions and buy a piece.
Throughout Malta you will discover many private galleries too

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Ferry Boat to Gozo Island

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A visit to Malta is not complete until you know the island of Gozo. Traveling to the second Maltese island is very easy,
you just take the inexpensive ferry to Gozo and enjoy the views.

The Gozo Channel company was formed in 1979. So, it has a lot of experience carrying passengers and vehicles in
the beautiful Mediterranean sea of Malta. All ferry boats are very modern and safe. Inside you will find a caf and a
shop where you can buy souvenirs, books, magazines and Malta guides.

Photo of inside ferry

boat to Gozo Island in Malta

Gozo Ferry Boat Information

 Schedule every 45 minutes all year round. Ferry boats operate also at night but during this period they are less frequent in winter.

Departure Cirkewwa, Malta (return boat leaves from Mgarr, Gozo)

Time - 30 minutes

Ticket prices - All return, round trips

Passengers standard fare 4.65

Children 3-12 1.15

Children under 3 free

Car and driver standard fare 15.70

Motorcycle and driver standard fare 8.15

Bicycle standard fare 1.15

Getting to Cirkewwa (Gozo Ferry Boat Terminal)

By CAR

An excellent way to explore Gozo is to rent a car in Maltas main island and take it
with you on the ferry. This will allow you maximum flexibility to discover everything
Gozo has to offer before returning on a late ferry to the main island. Cirkewwa is in
the northwest of Malta. Keep driving in that direction following the signs to Gozo
Ferry.

By BUS
 Valletta Cirkewwa (Gozo Ferry Boat Terminal) Bus route number 45
Sliema Cirkewwa (Gozo Ferry Boat Terminal) Bus route number 645: Sliema
Balluta St Julians Paceville St. Georges St. Andrews Splash & Fun Park
St. Pauls Bay Xemxija Mellieha Centre Mellieha Bay Popeye Village
Cirkewwa
Bugibba Cirkewwa (Gozo Ferry Boat Terminal) Bus route number 48:
Bugibba/Qawra St. Pauls Bay Xemxija Mellieha Centre Mellieha Bay
Popeye Village Marfa Paradise Bay Hotel Cirkewwa
Airport Cirkewwa Take the bus to Valletta and then the 45 to Cirkewwa. In
alternative, use mini bus services you can book in advance that take you directly to
the Gozo Ferry Boat Terminal in Cirkewwa, starting at about 10 for passenger and
getting cheaper the more people are on the bus.

If you have any doubt concerning ferry boats to Gozo (or from Gozo), contact
the Gozo Channel Company:

at Mgarr: (Gozo) (+356) 21556114

at Cirkewwa (Malta): (+356) 21580435
at Sa Maison (Malta): (+356) 21243964

Step-by-step Instructions to Gozo Ferry Boat

Follow these quick and easy instructions in how to travel by ferry boat from Malta to Gozo Island. Take a step-by-step
photo tour of the whole process.
 When you get to the
ferry boat bus terminal, you have to go straight and right and enter the little ticket office just where you will buy a ticket
to Gozo ferry boat.

Inside the ticket office

you can buy either a round-trip or one-way ticket to Gozo. We advise you to buy the round-trip ferry boat ticket that
costs 4.65 euros. After you purchased your ferry ticket you have to follow the arrows to go to the ferry boat waiting
terminal.
 This is the place where
you will wait for the next Gozo ferry boat. Everyone profits to take some sun, read some Malta guide book, eat
something or just relax until the next boat arrives. As you can see on the picture, many people travel by car to Gozo
as the ferry-boat also transports vehicles around the archipelago.

When the next ferry

boat to Gozo is ready and the entrance gate opens you can directly walk straight to the boat.
 You will enter the boat
on the same gate as vehicles do. Pay attention to the port employees as they will instruct you. This kind of trip is fun
and in some way adventurous.

You can see Cirkewwa

from inside the ferry boat. After you go inside the boat and all the vehicles are parked, the boat starts its engines and
gets ready to departure and head to Gozo Island.
 The whole boat trip to
Gozo is fantastic and the Mediterranean sea views are gorgeous. You can enjoy a nice boat ride between Malta and
Gozo, have great fun and enjoy a fabulous travel experience.

Arriving in Gozo is
great and the views of Mgarr harbor are just amazing. You will go down the stairs and wait for the boat staff to instruct
you until you can go out of the boat. Enjoy Gozo Island

- See more at: http://www.malta-guide.net/transport/ferry-boat-gozo-island-malta/#sthash.UesAyDTa.dpuf

022.Malta Classic Car Museum
Triq it Turristi, Qawra , Malta

Museum

Opening Hours:Monday, Friday 9:00 - 18:00Saturday 9:00 - 13:00

Malta Classic Car Museum Tickets

Adults: 7.00
Children: 4.00

Available on The Malta Pass

The Malta Classic Car Museum situated in Qawra is considered to be amongst the best Classic Car
museums in Europe and worldwide. The owner of the Classic Car Museum is Carol Galea has always
been an avid car collector and, as he grew older, so his collection grew with him. And became the
largest collection of classic cars on the island. During his childhood he built a significant collection of
car models and when he reached his driving age, Carol built a car to his own design equipped with a
Jaguar XK 140 engine. His passion geared him to commence a real car collection with Fiat 1200, still
present today, paving the way.

Carol decided it was time to share his collection with the world, to gather it all in one place and enjoy
it spending his days looking at the cars he loved so much. And thus was the Malta Classic Car
Museum born, lovely 3000 square meter reached through a regal marble staircase. Of course , Carol
didn't just want an open area to display the cars. He wanted something special that would show the
cars in their best possible way, while also framing these works of vehicular art in the right context.
Today compromises classics such as Alfa Romeo, Austin, Jaguar, Fiat, Ford, MG, Mini, Sunbeam,
Triumph, as well as most modern BMW's, Jaguar and Ferrari. There are also classic motorbikes such
as BSA, Vespa and Lambretta. All cars on display can be reached from all angels.

Apart from the over one hundred items on display, there is a great variety of jukeboxes, slot
machines, life size models, memorabilia and posters. Carol himself is responsible for the remarkable
photographic collection capturing a past motoring epoch. Stepping in to the Malta Classic Car
Museum takes you on an instant time travel trip back to the golden years of the 1920's and let's you
view the development of cars all the way up to modern times.
http://www.fortrinella.com/visitor-info.html

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Built in 1878 by the British, Fort Rinella was the most technologically advanced war
machine of its day. Powered by coal-fired steam driven hydraulics it could fire its
monstrous 100-ton gun every six minutes, sending a one-ton shell up to a distance
of eight miles to pierce no less than 21 inches (65cm) of ship armour!

Fort Rinella

Fort Rinella was one of four 100-ton gun batteries built in Malta and Gibraltar for the protection of
harbours. These forts became necessary with the building of two powerful Italian battlesh
the Duilio and Dandalo,both armed with four 100-ton guns each in revolving turrets. At the time, Britain u
the Mediterranean as a quick route to India and it was feared that the growing naval power of Italy migh
the balance of power in the region.

The 100-ton gun was first developed for Italy

by the great British Victorian inventor and
industrialist from Newcastle, Sir William
George Armstrong. The 100-ton gun was the
worlds largest muzzle-loading cannon ever to
be built. It has a calibre of 17.72-inches
(45cm) and it is 35 feet (11m) long. It fired
explosive elongated shot using a quarter of a
ton of black powder. The cost of each round
equaled the daily salary of 2,700 soldiers!

Fort Rinella is managed by Fondazzjoni Wirt

Artna - the Malta Heritage Trust
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Attractions Valletta's bus station is the hub for bus transport on Malta. Although called
Valletta's bus station, the bus station is located just out side City gate in
Fort Rinella
Valletta's City walls and actually located in Floriana. The bus station is a
Gozo attractions very wide roundabout with the Triton Fountain in it's centre
Gozo Citadel attractions There are about 4 bus information kiosks in the bus station along with
Mdina attractions more kiosks selling food & drinks
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 Paceville Buses
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UK Coach Travel The triton fountain is located in Floriana just outside of Valletta's massive
UK Trains city walls in front of Valletta's City Gate . The fountain is surrounded by
Useful Links Valletta's bus station. About 100 metres from the bus station to the north
is the Le Meridien Phonenicia hotel
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Triton Fountain
Sunday Morning Market - flea market 2
The is held outside Valletta's city walls, in front of St. James Bastion & St.
James Counter Guard at the side of the bus station. This is the largest
market in Malta and and interesting to have a look around. Some people
may find the caged birds a bit objectionable especially as the gages tend
to be small.
During the week there is a daily open air market in Market Street near
the Palace
Both outdoor markets sell the usual merchandise sold in markets world
wide, seconds, fake designer labels. If looking for a bargain amongst the
brick a brac get there early. Don't forget to polish up your bargaining skills
There are additional Sunday Morning Markets in the fishing village of
Marsaxlokk in the south west of Malta and the It-Tokk market in
Victoria in the centre of Gozo

City Gate 3
City gate is the main entrance through the city walls to the City of Valletta.
On the outside of the walls, is the town of Floriana, the Triton
fountain & Valletta's bus station

A good view of the great ditch can be seen from the bridge leading up to
the City gate, also good views can be enjoyed from the ramparts above
the City Gate

The current Gate, the fourth to be built was erected in 1964, but generally
was not liked by the Maltese public. The previous gate (Black & white
photo) built in 1853 by the British looked far more impressive and called
the Porta Reale (Kingsway)

The original gateway was completed in 1569 with a draw bridge over the
very deep dry moat now called a ditch. This was replaced by a 1632 by a Republic Street with City Gate showing at
more ornate structure the top of the street

Old City Gate built 1853

Malta Tourist Office - freedom Square 4

The main tourist office for Valletta and the Maltese Islands is just inside
the City Gate to the right facing freedom square. The office backs onto the
city walls.
Republic Street 5
Republic Street is the main shopping street in Valletta and runs
from City Gate downhill to near Fort St Elmo on the tip of the peninsular.
Sections of Republic Street are often closed to cars to accommodate the
mass of tourists and shoppers. The squares just off Republic Street are
extremely popular venues for outside cafes, restaurants and bars.

Also located in Repulic Street are attractions;

National Museum of Archaeology

St Johns Co Cathedral
The Wartime Experience
Fort St Elmo

Republic Street

National Museum of Archaeology 6

The National Museum of Archaeology is located on the left side as you
walk down Republic Street in the the Auberge de Provence building.
Malta is steeped in history with manyprehistoric monuments from3200
years BC, the copper age, bronze age and roman eras. Finds from digs
on these sites can be viewed in the National Museum of Archaeology

Great Siege Square - infront of 7

Great Siege Square is located on the right of Republic Street. A great
place to have a meal, drink or snack at one of the open air restaurants,
and to watch the world go by.
A great place to have a meal, drink or snack at one of the open air
restaurants, and to watch the world go by.

St Johns Co Cathedral 7
The view from Republic Street the location of the main entrance is rather
unimposing, walk down St Johns Street for an impressive view of the twin
towers and the main high baroque frontage of the cathedral.

Photographers: Inside the Cathedral you can take photographs but flash
is banned, so make sure you know how to turn the flash off, and how to
take photos in low light .

Ensure that you see Caravaggios extremely famous painting of the

'Beheading of St John the Baptist'.

Dress Visitors must be decently dressed, shawls and or wraps are

available at the entrance pay desk. Stiletto heels or narrow heals are not
allowed to prevent damage to the marble floor decorated with intricate
designs St Johns Co Cathedral
Location:
St John's Co-Cathedral is set back behind the small Victory square on
the right hand side of as you walk down Republic Street.

St Johns Co Cathedral Entrance

The Wartime Experience 8

The Wartime Experience is a multimedia show that lasts 45 minutes
showing the heroism of the Maltese during World War II which won the
island and it's people the George Cross.
The Embassy Shopping Centre, St. Lucia Street crossesRepublic
Street immediately after St. John's Cathedral on the other side of
Republic Street

Queens Square, in front of 9

A great place to have a meal, drink or snack at one of the open air
restaurants, and to watch the world go by. Arcaded shops and restaurants
are on 2 sides of the square, providing shade from the summer sun.

The Great Siege of Malta 9

45 minutes of high tech 3D walk through adventure taking you back to the
days of the Knights of St John & the great siege by the Turkish Saracen
invaders

Grand Master's Palace and Armouries 11

The Grand Master's Palace was as the name suggests the palace of the
Grand Master of the order of St John's. A section of the palace is now
used as an Armoury museum you require 2 tickets to view both the Palace
& the Palace Armouries.
All the rooms are magnificent and the armoury museum has weapons,
suits of armour from periods both before and after the great siege by the
Turks in 1565

Grand Master's Palace & Armouries

Merchants Street Market 11, & Indoor

Market M
Merchant Street has both an indoor market with mainlybutchers &
greengrocers, and an open air street market every day except Sunday
when the bigger Sunday Morning Market is held outside the city walls.
In the area of the Merchant Street 'street market' are quiet a few jewellery
shops, some in St. Lucia Street, good for gold or the famous Maltese silver
filigree jewellery at reasonable prices, but antique jewellery tends to be
expensive.

Street market in Merchants Street

Palace Square / St. George Square

(Misrah San Gorg)
Palace Square is the first square on the left as you go downRepublic
Street on the right is the Grand Master's Palace
Palace Square is one of the locations where you can obtain a Karozzin
ride. The Karozzin is the traditional Maltese horse drawn carriage

The Karozzin, the traditional Maltese

horse drawn carriage

Manoel Theatre 12
The 600 seater Manoel Theatre is one of the oldest theatres in Europe and
a baroque masterpiece. Built by Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena in 1731.
Besides being used as a theatre there are guided tours around the building
Our Lady Mount Carmel 13
This is the domed church that dominates Valletta skyline and many tourists
wrongly assume it is the cathedral it is so imposing from a distance. The
street around the church are very narrow and it is difficult to obtain a close
photograph. Like most Maltese churches absolutly stunning inside.

Our Lady Mount Carmel

Casa Rocca Piccola CR

A 16th Century 50 room Palace still in use as a private residence. The
majority of rooms are open to the public, and tours are on the hour

Also open are the cellars with 3 World War II air raid shelter in cut out of
solid rock.

The largest could hold 100 people but usually 30 slept in this shelter.

The shelters were connected to Vallettas maze of underground tunnels

built in zig-zag dirrections to reduce bomb blast.

A souvenier shop and cafe are also in the building

Located at 74 Republic Street, Valletta, VLT 05, Malta

Casa Rocca Piccola
Website

Fort St Elmo - War Museum 14

The War Museum is located within the fortifications of Fort St Elmo.
Through the entrance near to Marsamxett harbour, i.e. slightly to your left
when you reach the bottom of Republic Street. The War
Museum concentrates on thesecond world war.
The star exhibit is probably the 'Faith' Gloster Gladiator bi plane, which
with it's sister planes 'Hope' and 'Charity'played such a big part in the air
defence of Malta. Although Malta only had the 3 bi-planes they were kept
airborne almost constantly for 17 days and they fooled the Italian air force
into thinking that the RAF had a far larger fighter force. Unfortunately the
wings have been removed probably to fit the plane into the museum.
Malta had 3,000 air raids in 2 years at the height of it's starvation siege, Fort St Elmo
and was the most bombed area during the war

Photograph on immediate left: Fort St. Elmo outer walls

Address: The National War Museum, Fort St Elmo, Valletta VLT 02, Malta
Also at Fort St. Elmo but through a separate entrance are the Fort St.
Elmo - Alarme! & In Guardia displays
Bus no 98 stops at War Museum Fort St Elmo

War Museum Field Guns

Views of Marsamxett Harbour , Manoel

Island & Sliema 15
Great views of Marsamxett Harbour , Manoel Island & fort, Tige Point &
fort and Sliema.

Fort St Elmo - Alarme! & In Guardia 16

Two different parades and display of cannon and musket firing at the
Police Academy on only around 35 dates during the year. Please note
that this display is in a separate entrance to the War Museum which is
further to the east.
Alarme! is a show portraying a series of military encounters between
French and Maltese troops during the blockade of 1798 - 1800. The show
is staged at Fort St. Elmo in Valletta by the Historical Re-enactment Group
of Malta and is organised by the Malta Tourism Authority.
In Guardia. Throughout the year, the Malta Tourism Authority stages the
re-enactment of historical military parades at Fort St. Elmo in Valletta, titled
In Guardia and dating back to the times of the Knights of St. John. During In Guardia re-enactment
these parades, around 90 officers and men-at-arms in period costume will
perform a series of military drills in the fort's "Place-of-Arms".
At the bottom of Republic Street turn right for the entrance to the Police
Academy
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Also at Fort St. Elmo but through a separate entrance is theFort St. Elmo
War Museum
Bus no 98 stops at War Museum Fort St Elmo

The Malta Experience 17

The Malta Experience is an Audio Visual Spectacular of the complete
Malta's history that lasts 45 - 50 minutes and covers 7000 years of the
history of Malta from the Neolithic era then through Roman , Arab and
Spanish conquests. This is followed with the arrival of the Knights of St.
John's , the turkish siege. The British occupation years including the
second World War, ending with the post war era, independence from the
British and modern day tourism.
The Malta Experience show is presented by an array of 44 projectors all
computer controlled and shown on a 33 foot screen. Spectacular audio
sound effects are fed to digital loud speakers and commentary via
headphones with a choice of 12 languages
Formally this building was the Hospital of the Knights of St. John's
There is a souvenir & bookshop, and a cafe with indoor and outdoor
seating overlooking Grand Harbour
Location
The Malta Experience is located in the Mediterranean Conference
centre, Mediterranean Street (Triq Il Mediterran) , near the junction of
Hospital Street, roughly half way between Fort St. Elmo and the Siege
Bell Memorial

Bus no 98 stop at Mediterranean Conference centre

The Knights Hospitallers 17

Go back in time through sights, sounds and smells from the Crusades to
the Great Siege, the building of the hospital and the great medical work of
the knights, the battle against the Plague via a walk through experience
attraction.
Location
The Knights Hospitallers is located in the Mediterranean Conference
centre, in the same building as the above attraction.

Bus no 98 stops at Mediterranean Conference centre

Siege Bell - World War II Memorial 18
The Siege Bell is a Memorial to the people who died during World War II.
Malta was severely bombed by the Axis powers during the war.
The bell is rung daily at noon.
The Siege Bell is located in Mediterranean Street (Triq Il Mediterran)
situated between Fort St Elmo and the Lower Barrakka Gardens
Bus no 98 Nearest Bus stop Mediterranean Conference centre

Siege Bell

Lower Barrakka Gardens 19

Brilliant Views of Grand Harbour
Toilet inside the gardens
Cafe kiosk just outside the gates
Bus no 98 Nearest Bus stop Mediterranean Conference centre

Upper Barrakka Gardens 20

The gardens provide the best Views of Grand Harbour

The gardens are located behind the arch colonade top left of photograph.
The guns are located 1 level below on top of the solid ramparts.

You can watch the Noon-day Gun fired from the Gun Saluting
Battery which is located one level below the Upper Barrakka Gardens
for free at the Upper Barrakka Gardens level.

Toilets & Cafe kiosk are located inside the gardens,restaurantsare

located in the streets outside of the gardens Upper Barrakka Gardens & Gun Saluting
Battery

View over Grand Harbour

Noon-day Gun & the Gun Saluting Battery

21
Noon-day Gun fired from the Gun Saluting Battery which is locate one
level below and slightly in front of the Upper Barrakka Gardens where you
can obtain a free brilliant view of this daily ceremony. For a closer view
then descend to theGun Saluting Battery

Visiting the Gun Saluting Battery

For a small fee you can descend to the Gun Saluting Batteryat around
11:00 am. The steps are set back from a central location of the Grand
Harbour viewing area at the garden side of the colonnade of arches. The Noon Day Gun
volunteers who fire the cannon will explain how the cannons work, the
charge that they use, how the cannons are first checked then loaded and
fired.

You can remain on the Gun Saluting Battery for the firing of the Noon-
day Gun thus getting a much closer view of this excellent spectacular.

A small amount of sawdust is added to the gunpowder, this makes for a

more spectacular fireing, adding more flame and more smoke.
Auberge de Castille 22
The Auberge de Castille is situated in South Street near the top end of
Merchant Street.
The Auberge's were the ins or halls of residence for theKnights of St.
Johns. The Auberge de Castille was the largest and after the later
improvements to the facade byGrand Master Emanuel Pinto de
Fonseca whose coat of arms can be seen over a central window
Now this very imposing and impressive building is the office of the Prime
Minister. During World War II it was the British Military headquarters.

St. James Cavalier 23

Various exhibitions are held inside this fortification

Top of City Gate 3

A good view looking down republic Street can be obtained as you cross
over the top of City Gate. There are steps down to Repulic Street on either
side of the bridge.

Hastings Gardens 24
Hastings Gardens are located on St. John's Bastion, St. Michael's Bastion
and curtain wall between the two bastions in Valletta. The gardens
themselves are not particularly interesting but the views from the ramparts
over Marsamxett harbour, Msida Creek and inland looking over Floriana
and beyond are fabulous. It is also an interesting place to see the might of
Valletta's fortifications, the thickness of the walls protecting the cannon on
the ramparts, on this the landward side, the side from which attacking
forces would normally attack from.
The gardens contain a sarcophagus, made of marble, of Francis the
Marquis of Hastings near to the entrance to the gardens. Lord Hastings
was Governor of Malta from 1824 until his death in 1827.
View of Msida Creek from the fortifications at
A memorial to Frederick Cavendish Ponsomby another Malta Governor
can be seen at the far end of the gardens. Hastings Gardens

National Museum of Fine art 25

The National Museum of Fine art is located in Admiralty House, South
Street, between St. John's Cavalier and St. Michael's Bastion.
A must for lovers of fine paintings and art
The Fine arts Museum is located in one of Valletta's oldest buildings, in
it's early life it was a knights mansion, the British navy took it over as in
1821 as there headquarters for the chief British naval commander of the
Mediterranean fleet, hence the name Admiralty House. It became
the National Museum of Fine art in 1974.

The Lascaris War Rooms WR

The allied forces underground nerve centre for the defence of Malta in
the second World War & Malta's Second Great Siege. See
Montgomery's and Eisenhower's offices the allied invasion of sicily.

The War Rooms were where the Invasion of Sicily was planned. See the
 room where a giant map of the invasion covers the entire wall.

Follow signs near the bus station. The path takes you down through the
old fortifications to almost the ground level of the lower main road that
circles Valletta

Mdina
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Mdina Attractions. Located in Mdina, Malta

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Resorts
The main entrance to the old fortified city of Medina from it's newer suburb Rabat. The entrance is located
Bugibba
very near to Rabat's bus station
Comino
Floriana More information and photographs of Mdina Main Gate
Qawra
Mdina Archbishop's Palace - Mdina
Mellieha original built in the 14th century and rebuilt in 1722. Located to the right side of the Cathedral and behind
Mellieha Bay the Cathedral Museum
Paceville
Sliema
St. Georges Bay Courts of Justice; Corte Capitanale - Mdina
St. Julian's
St. Paul's Bay
Valletta
Banca Giuratale - Mdina
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Airtours Holidays to Malta Bastion Square - Mdina
Thomson Holidays to Malta
Hotels From the high vantage point of the fortified ramparts, panoramic magnificent views of Malta can be seen.
Bugibba hotels, Straight in front is the hill at Mtarfa where the Ottoman turks encamped during there bitter and fierce but
apartments unsuccessful attack on Mdina in 1522. To the right can be seen the great cupola dome of Mosta's church,
Floriana hotels the 3rd largest dome in the World.
Mellieha hotels
Qawra, hotels Carmelite Church - Mdina
Salina Bay hotels
When the french intended to steal the churches treasure was the trigger to the uprising against the French
Sliema hotels
occupation. in 1798. The church was built from 1630 - 90
St. Julian's hotels
St. Paul's Bay hotels
Valletta hotels
Apartments Cathedral Museum
Bugibba apartments One of the best religious museums in Europe, housing a beautiful collection of sacred art, famous paintings
Mellieh apartments old coins, woodcarvings Roman antiquities and lots more. Located to the right side of the Cathedral and in
Qawra apartments front of the Archbishop's Palace
Sliema aparthotels
St. Julian's apartments
St. Paul's Bay apartments
Flights
Casa Inguanez - Mdina
 Flights to Malta The palace of the oldest noble family of Malta. Originally built in 1370, but several changes have been
Attractions made since. Located at the start of Villegaigon Street, Mdina, Malta
Fort Rinella
Gozo attractions
Gozo Citadel attractions
Chapel of St Agatha - Mdina
Mdina attractions Built in 1417 and redesigned in 1694. St Agatha is one of Mdina's 3 patron saints. Straight forward after
Valletta attractions entering the Main Gate
Nightlife
Paceville bars & clubs Chapel of St Nicholas - Mdina
Paceville Nightlife photos
Transport
Airport Transfers Chapel of St Roque - Mdina
Flights to Malta
Gozo buses
Malta buses Fontanella - Mdina
Paceville Buses A restaurant and coffee shop with fabulous views from the open air roof top tables set on fortified Mdina's
Sliema Buses ramparts
UK Coach Travel
UK Trains
Useful Links Herald's Loggia - Mdina
Useful Links This is where the town crier announced the "bandi" new laws, warrants of arrest etc. The "bandi" are
important sources of information about life in Malta, and are kept in the Cathedral museum.
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Magazine Street and Greek's Gate - Mdina

Mdina Dungeons - Mdina

A gruesome visit to the old dungeons where scenes of torture and imprisonment are depicted by life size
figures in period costume. Located just inside Mdina's Main Gate.
Location:
St Publius Square, Mdina, Malta - On the right just inside Mdina Main Gate

Mdina Experience
Audio Visual spectacular of 3000 years of Malta's history lasting 25 minutes.
Location:
7 Mesquita Square, Mdina, Malta

Medieval Times Experience

A medieval walk through experience through 15 scenes enhanced by the use of electronic wizardry, in
light, sound and smell. The exibition is situated in a beautiful baroque palace, the Palazzo Costanzobuilt in
th
the 17 century
Location:
Palazzo Costanzo, Villegaignon Street, Mdina, Malta

Mesquita Square Mdina Experience - Mdina

Museum of Natural History - Palazzo Vilhena - Mdina

Originally the Palazzo Giurratale . After the 1693 earthquake it was reconstructed in a fabulous baroque
style for the Grandmaster Vilhena. When rebuilt the palace was enlarged and Mdina's main gate had to be
moved a few metres. See Mdina Main Gate

Norman House; Palazzo Falzon - Mdina

Nunnery and Chapel of St Benedict (St Peter) - Mdina

Palazzo Santa Sophia - Mdina
The best preserved medieval building in Mdina, dating back to 1495. Located at the far end of Villegaigon
Street, near Bastion Square, Mdina, Malta

Palazzo Gatto Murina - Mdina

Signal Tower of the Standard; Torre dello Standardo - Mdina

St Paul's Cathedral - Mdina

Said to be the spot where St. Paul converted Publius, the Roman Governor to christianity. The original
church has undergone several enlargements and redesigned after the 1693 earthquake. Consecrated as a
Cathedral in 1702.

St Paul's Cathedral - Interior - Mdina

Xera Palace - Mdina

101 things to do when on holiday in Malta.
Find below a random list of 101 things to do when on holiday in Malta. Malta's small size is an
advantage as most sites are within a relatively short distance. Different things apply to different
people, budgets, tastes and lifestyles so not all of the things listed might apply to everyone.
Nonetheless, try and enrich your holiday by pursuing some of the items on the list! There are a
lot of things to do in Malta - Enjoy!

1. Experience Malta's colourful history through a 'new generation' 5D cinema effect

Hypogeum Temple'
2. Go to a village 'festa' and mingle with the locals
3. Organise a 'fenkata' (Malta's traditional rabbit dish), at a restaurant in the village of
Mgarr.
4. Visit the Mosta Church which is famous for having one of the largest domes in the world.
5. Wander the streets of Mdina at night.
6. Have coffee at 'Cafe Cordina' Valletta's oldest coffee shop on a Sunday morning.
7. Try the famous Maltese 'pastizzi', filled with ricotta or peas.
8. Play a round of golf at 'The Royal Malta Golf Club' The Royal Malta Golf Club
9. Discover a new world - Go diving.
10. Enjoy a 'Gozo Day Tour' with ChooseMalta.com
11. Visit the three cities in Cottonera.Ghar Dalam', a prehistoric cave.
12. Go to Dingli cliffs, limits of Rabat and enjoy the panoramic views of the rock - 'Filfla' and
beyond.
13. Explore Valletta's grid system of streets whilst listening to the Ugide information given on
Valletta Audio Tours. Checkout our Valletta Audio Tour
14. Drink and dance at Paceville, where all the nightlife is!
15. Visit the 'Azure Window' in Gozo.
16. Swim at the 'Blue Grotto' in Zurrieq. Rent a car and explore.
17. Eat 'bebbux' (snails).
18. Ride the traditional Maltese bus.
19. Visit the 'Ta' Qali Crafts Village'.
20. Stay in a typical Gozitan farmhouse.
21. Go for a ride on a 'karozzin' (horse drawn carriage).
22. Take a boat to the 'Blue Lagoon' in Comino.
23. Jog or walk along the Sliema promenade and watch the sunrise at dawn.
24. Go to the 'Citadel' in Gozo.
25. Admire 'St. John's Cathedral' in Valletta.
26. Visit 'St. Paul's Catacombs' in Rabat.
27. Enjoy the view from the' Lower Barrakka Gardens' in Valletta.
28. Explore underground shelters at the 'Malta at War Museum', Vittoriosa.
29. Walk around 'Fort St Angelo'.
30. Go to the open air market outside Valletta (Sunday morning).
31. Upgrade your holiday in Malta and rent a farmhouse in Gozo.
32. Witness how old guns were loaded and fired at 'The Saluting Battery' in Valletta.
33. Visit the 'National Museum of Archeology' in Valletta.
34. Soak up the sun at 'Ramla Bay' in Gozo.
35. Use our wedding planner service and get married in Malta!
36. Visit and Shop at Maltas largest Shopping Mall, The Point at Tigne Point, Sliema.
37. Enjoy a bottle of Maltese wine.
38. Drive to the salt pans in Qbajjar, Gozo.
39. Visit 'Lascaris War Rooms', Valletta.
40. Visit 'St. Agatha's Catacombs' in Rabat.
41. Go to Ghar Lapsi, a cove and small fishing village.
42. Visit the 'Second World War Shelter' located in Mgarr.
43. Visit the church of St. Nicholas in the village of Siggiewi.
44. Go to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk on Sunday and experience the fish market with
the rowdy vendors selling fresh fish and other fresh produce.
45. Go to 'Buskett Gardens', a small 'wood' close to Rabat.
46. Check out the Mtarfa ex-British military buildings.
47. Admire the Caravaggio painting in 'St John's Cathedral'.
48. Go parakiting from one of our sandy beaches and get a bird's eye view of Malta!
49. Have a shot of 'Zeppi's', a Maltese bajtra (prickly pear) liqueur.
50. See the nativity cribs in one of the local villages at Christmastime.
51. Look out for the 'Alarme!' and 'In Guardia' historical re-enactments.
52. Go to 'Fort Rinella' and see one of the world's largest canons.
53. Visit the sacred shrine of 'Ta' Pinu' in Gozo.
54. Attend a concert or play at the 'Manoel Theatre' in Valletta
55. See a 'Norman House' by visiting Palazzo Falzon in Mdina.
56. Walk around the exhibits at the 'St John's Cavalier Centre for Creativitity'.
57. People-watch whilst having a coffee at a Sliema coffee shop.
58. Buy Maltese bread from a Qormi village bakery.
59. Try Maltese sausage, available from village butchers.
60. Try Gozo cheeselets.
61. See the 'Fat Lady' at the Tarxien temples.
62. Admire 'The Magesterial Palace & Armoury' in Valletta.
63. Walk around 'San Anton Gardens' in Attard.
64. Eat by the water's edge at Xlendi Bay in Gozo.
65. Walk around 'Popeye's Village'.
66. Read the 'Times of Malta' newspaper daily.
67. Eat 'lampuki' in summer, (local fish).
68. Do your own walking tours around the Victoria lines.
69. Relax at Gnejna bay and watch the sunset across the open seas.
70. Walk around the stalls at the Marsaxlokk open-air market.
71. Charter a yacht and sail round the island.
72. Go to Comino by 'luzzu' (maltese boat).
73. Run the Annual Malta Marathon in February.
74. Get the ferry from Sliema Strand to Valletta Marsamxetto.
75. Have a pint of 'Cisk' Malta's local beer.
76. Drink 'Kinnie', a bitter-sweet Maltese soft-drink.
77. Try a packet of 'Twistees' (local snack).
78. Enjoy the delicious 'mqaret' the Maltese traditional date filled pastries.
79. Savour 'hobz biz-zejt', maltese bread with tomato paste and tuna filling.
80. Visit the 'Hagar Qim Temples'.
81. Go to the 'Maritime Museum' in Vittoriosa.
82. Enter the 'Mdina Dungeons'.
83. Attend the Gharb carnival in Gozo in February.
84. Go back to the past; visit the 'Ggantija Temples' in Gozo.
85. Drive to 'Ta' Kola Windmill' in Xaghra, Gozo.
86. Go to a summer party at 'La Grotta' nightclub in Gozo.
87. Visit the National library in Valletta.
88. Go to Mgarr Ix-Xini cove in Gozo.
89. Visit the Royal Navy Prison Museum in Corradino.
90. Enjoy from a selection of cakes and pastries at 'Fontanella' tea rooms in Mdina.
91. Hop on and off the Malta Sightseeing bus.
92. Visit the 'Museum of National History' in Mdina.
93. Visit the 'Kordin 111 Neolithic Temples'.
94. Go to the 'Malta War Museum' in Fort St Elmo in Valletta.
95. Enjoy the mosaics at 'The Roman Villa' in Rabat.
96. Do your last minute shopping at the Airport Value Shops in the Departures Lounge.
97. ARDENS

98. GARDJOLA GARDENS

99. Fort St. Michael, Senglea, Malta

100.

101. Constructed on a grid pattern in 1551 by order of Grandmaster De La Sengle, the

Gardjola Gardens in Senglea offer a panoramic view that includes the docks in Marsa, Valletta,
the entrance to the Grand Harbour and Fort St. Angelo.

102. The sentry box placed on the tip of the bastion, il-gardjola, epitomises the role of the
fortifications around the harbour. On the sentry box there are sculptured various symbols of
watchfulness, namely the eye, the ear, and the crane bird. The inscription in Latin assures the
inhabitants of the harbour area to rest at ease, as the tower stands guard against any hostile force
that may attempt to approach Maltese shores.