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7
Jul 09

Malta Island Guide

Must Do’s

  • Stay in the historic capital Valletta, lots to see and do; magnificent views of the Grand Harbour from Upper Barrakka Gardens
  • Explore the medieval city of Mdina – the silent city – have a rest at Fontanella located on the bastion walls, the best tea room with views.
  • Stroll along the seafront from Sliema to St Julian’s
  • Eat on the water’s edge in the traditional fishing village of Marsascala
  • Visit Marsaxlokk – the picturesque fishing village.
  • Take a boat to Birgu from Valletta Water front and explore the Three Cities
  • Visit the Hypogeum in Tarxien – unique underground caverns.
  • Spend a day on the quieter island of Gozo
  • Visit Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar – if Oprah visited it … so must you! Nice tearooms and gardens.
  • Take a boat to the Blue Lagoon off the island of Comino to swim in the azure waters

Sandy Beaches

  • Golden Sands, Ghajn Tuffieha, and Riviera are the islands top sandy beaches
  • Paradise Bay in Cirkewwa, close to the ferry boat to Gozo
  • Armier also in Cirkewwa (Forty minutes by bus from Valletta.)

St Julians Restaurants

  • Dolcevita, St Julians, for fresh fish with views of the bay
  • Terazza, Spinola Road, St Julians, for fresh fish on the bay
  • Zest 12 St George’s Road, Spinola Bay, for sushi where East meets West at Hotel Juliani
  • Peppinos St George’s Road, Spinola Bay, a little trattoria serving Mediterranean food

Valletta Restaurants

  • Rubino, 58 Old Bakery Street Valletta.
  • Fumia, Manuel Theatre Old Bakery Street Valletta.
  • Two-twentytwo, Valletta http://www.two-twentytwo.com
  • Valletta Waterfront, http://www.vallettawaterfront.com
  • Da Pippo, 136 melita street Tel 21248029 for Mediterranean food in a local trattoria
  • Cafe Cordina, best coffee house in Valletta http://www.caffecordina.com
  • Sicilia Bar, for a simple lunch with stunning views on the bastions, down St Pauls street


Birgu Restaurants

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9
Sep 07

Rolex Middle Sea Race – Valletta Harbour

Date: 20 October 2007 – 20 October 2007
Time: 11.00hrs
The start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race is from the waters opposite the Royal Malta Yacht Club in Marsamxett Harbour and thousands of people gather on either side of this imposing harbour to enjoy this spectacle of sail.

The start line in the Harbour is arguably the most spectacular of any yacht race in the world, but it is narrow and so the race committee phase the fleet into various divisions, starting with the smallest and graduating up to the Maxis.

As you approach the Islands’ capital city of Valletta, your eyes will fix onto the Grand Harbour, with the reflection of the hearty sun bouncing off crisp breezy waves, while the majestic bastions glance into the depths below.

Grand Harbour’s reputation as one of the safest natural havens in the Mediterranean is not its only charm. This magnificent port is a living display of Malta’s rich heritage of archaeology, history, architecture, art and culture – all dating back to 7,000 years.

Nowadays, the Grand Harbour has become an irresistible scene for over 250 cruise ships, with almost 200,000 passengers onboard, which visit Malta every year on their Mediterranean itineraries.

The history of the Maltese Islands is intertwined with that of the Mediterranean Basin, with the major civilizations of the area having moored on Malta due to commercial interests with merchant galleys, or even in military operations with fully armed warships. From the times of the ancient Phoenicians to Malta’s role as home port for the Royal Navy’s Mediterranean fleet, Maltese ports have hosted a diverse range of sea craft from various countries. Now that Malta is an independent republic and a new member of the European Union, its harbours are known best to commercial ships, cruise liners, chartered and private yachts as well as nautical aficionados. The coastline’s craggy inlets and bays, most of which wonderfully secluded and inaccessible from land, provide the privilege of mooring for a swim or lunching on board in privacy. Malta boasts over 750 metres of quay space dedicated exclusively to the sailing leisure market.

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9
Sep 07

Notte Bianca (Valletta-Malta) – An all night celebration of arts and culture in Valletta

The second edition of Notte Bianca — Lejl Imdawwal, is to be held on the October 06, with an ambitious programme of art, music, drama, photography, re-enactments, food and drink.

In this year’s edition of the Notte Bianca, the general public will be able to visit the National Museum of Arts, the armoury, the State Rooms in the Palace, the Auberge of Castille, St. John Cathedral amongst other places.

Guided tours for children will also be organised, as well as tours of palaces and auberges.

Launching the event, Minister for Tourism and Culture Francis Zammit Dimech said that following the large crowds which attended the event last year, the Ministry aims on improving the turnout of this year’s Notte Bianca.

“This year’s programme is more ambitious and is spread over a larger area, between Victoria Gate and Castille square.”