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We stayed at the Hotel Santana in Qawra which was ideal as it was central and near the bus station. Malta buses are cheap and frequent and provide the ideal way to explore the island.
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A few photos uploaded - if you are visiting, be sure to take the "South Island Tour" as it is the only way you can get into many areas of the volcanic landscape - otherwise it is restricted for cars.
New meets old in an attractive city with an easy-going pace. Plenty to see and do although nowhere near as much as in Barcelona. 2 days and nights would see you do it all - 3 if you want a day by the beach also.
We visited in order to view the Total Annular solar eclipse which passed across Spain on 3rd October 2005. Blue skies all day ensured we had a great view, and a trip around L'Oceanagraphic after wards (Largest Aquarium in Europe)
Nerja was an excellent choice for a wek's holiday at the end of a busy and hectic summer. A relaxed pace, lovely weather, plenty of shops, bars and cafe's in an attractive old town - plus the usual Costa Del Sol bonus of easy local buses to other places. Frigiliana, The Caves of Nerja and Malaga are easy to reach and well worth visiting.
Tossa is a beautiful relaxing resort - no good if you want clubs and loud pubs, but great if you want to relax. There are plenty of bars and restaurants especially in the fascinating old town where you can wander around the narrow streets and make your way to the old town walls.
The beach is nice and there is a little cove hidden-away behind the old town walls if you want somewhere quieter to swim or relax.
Buses are poor - you have to go first to Loret De Mar and transfer to another bus for Barcelona, other resorts etc.
Girona is well worth a visit.
Stayed on the Ramblas - Hotel Internacional - basic but clean and a nice breakfast.
If you see ONE Gaudi building only - make it Casa Batllo on Pasiege de Gracia - €10 entry fee (cheaper with a Barcelona Card) but worth every cent.
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Very hot in August! Lots of locals leave the city but a slow, easy pace to life and no traffic hassles.
VERY expensive to eat and drink - the food was touristy - pizza/pasta or tiny meat dishes. Starters @ €7 and main courses from €15 (stick to the bready starters @ €2 - 3 approx - just as filling and tasty.
1ltr beer and 1 G&T cost €22 one night (£18.00) Bloody outrageous. The service in bars and restaurants was SLOW - I was rather put-off Rome for this reason as I felt ripped-off and undervalued as a customer.
Drink water at the fountains dotted about (Forum) and fill your bottles there! Cool clear lovely spring water - FREE!
Good job the culture made up for this aspect!
Ticket to Colloseum gets you into the Palatine - and vice-versa - good way to avoid queues.
London!
September 2002
Cross the bridge near St Pauls, and turn left along the River.
Lunch at the Anchor pub after exploring the quaint streets.
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Thanks for your answer to 'Hotel reviews'. You've been a huge help.
nice photo, new language, oh well,, long time no read, how are you doing? me sunny now, and nice preparing for next adventures, after been back from the usual Paris/Versailles.
Gosh - I saw your page too - what a lot of places!
thanks. building back up is labor of love, plus the blog lol!!! Good to read you.
Thanks for your answer to 'Advices for 5-7 days in Paris for a young couple'.
Thanks for your answer to 'Pere Lachaise Metro stop'.
Thanks for your answer to 'Pere Lachaise Metro stop'.
Dude! Took a look at your web site. Thanks for show us how you Brits get married, what with the fancy hats for the ladies and mourning suits for gents; or the other way around, should it catch your fancy! LOL
Thanks for your answer to 'going to paphos for 2 weeks, 22nd september'. Thanks for your advice.
Thanks for your answer to 'Safe, semi quiet area for first timers'. Thanks for your advice.
Cheers for the great info on Malta
Merry Christmas and Super 2013 to you and your family!