Lonely Planet Malta & Gozo (Travel Guide)

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In Sliema, you can enjoy a good meal in the numerous seafront restaurants offering unique views over Valletta.

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This bustling town may be small, but it has plenty of personality, with its lively main square and charming tavernas. Do as the locals do and snack on pea or ricotta pastizzi (savoury pastries), tuck into fenkata (rabbit stew), and drink a splash of the prickly pear liqueur, Bajtra. Last but not least: you will also have access to the 150m² rooftop featuring a Jacuzzi (hot tub), plunge pool and BBQ.For natural marvels, a trip to Pompeii will have you reaching for your camera with Mount Vesuvius as your backdrop. There’s something to suit all manner of budgets, whether you want to settle down for a long meal or eat a sunset takeaway on a bench. There is also an above-ground temple just 10 minutes' walk away at Tarxien, but for the most evocative temples it’s worth a little extra travelling time to visit Mnajdra and Hagar Qim on Malta’s south coast. If you don’t have a car and don’t want to bother with the public transports, don’t forget that the visit to the Blue Grotto is included in this day trip to Marsaxlokk.

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Also of note is the Farson’s Beer Festival, Malta’s largest beer festival, held annually over a two-week period (between July and August) by the islands’ main brewery, Farsons, at ta’ Qali National Park. Here are two well-preserved temple complexes – complete with monumental doorways, curved rooms, steps and carved stones, set in a landscape little changed since the temples were built.Best for couples: While Santorini holidays are the honeymoon favourite, the Greek islands are brimming with romantic sights. In terms of accommodation, there are a variety of options available, ranging from budget-friendly stays to luxury hotels with all the bells and whistles. Located on a hill, it’s home to the Cathedral, the old prison, archaeological sites and of course, amazing views over Gozo from the ramparts. That way you can also save money on you car rental by renting a car only after you’ve been in Valletta. Valletta has an extraordinary density of sights and activities from 5,000-year-old 'Fat Lady' statues, to the ornate Baroque legacy of the Knights of St John; from Bastion-top gardens to boat trips on the Grand Harbour.

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Whether it’s your first time going to Malta or you’re coming back for another trip, my goal is to make your trip to Malta one to remember for all the right reasons. Over to the southeast, the large, buzzing resorts of Qawra and Bugibba are tucked side-by-side in St Paul’s Bay. If you’re looking for an authentic experience, with a relaxed vibe and stunning views of the famous Grand Harbour, this is definitely the place to visit. It is carved, in parts beautifully, from the living rock and here the Temple people buried their dead. The festival is organised annually on one day in June or July and the last editions were attended by an estimated 50,000 people.From their stunning good looks to the endless things to do, it’s no wonder Greek island holidays are a summertime favourite. Make sure to have a walk through the recently revived Strada Stretta (Strait Street), which is reminiscent of the more nostalgic decades of the 1940s and 1950s. And when you’re ready to take a break from the sunny beaches, why not step it up a gear at a water sports centre?

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With its own Blue Flag Beach, holidays to St Julian’s have got all the vital ingredients to make your break one to remember. Located in a typical Maltese building, this modern fully equipped penthouse features 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms and can comfortably host up to 6 people. Best features: amazing house with a swimming pool and a great view over Gozo, friendly staff, direct access to the beach, very good value. Watch turtles nesting on Kalamaki Beach, find thrills at Water Village and take in the sights from the Trainaki train.Malta is well known for its nightlife and party scene, and with a vast array of nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and wine bars, you’ll never be far from a good time. Kempiski Hôtel San Lawrenz : Luxury hotel located in San Lawrenz, close to Inland Sea ad Ta’Pinu Basilica. With the highest concentration of nightclubs, dining venues, gentlemen’s clubs, pubs and bars on the island, you’re sure to find something to peak your interests in Paceville and its surroundings.