"Valletta" Valletta by joanj

Valletta Travel Guide: 719 reviews and 1,395 photos

most photographed view of Valletta

I am lucky to say this is the view I wake up to every year we visit Malta. This was taken on our balcony at sunset. What a beautiful view. I never tire of looking at it. The dome is the Carmalite church, and the church with the spire is St. Mary's. The bastions are lit up at night. Also in the picture , you can see the ferry terminal from Sliema - Valletta.

For the Tourist

Anyone for a ride ?

Horsedrawn carrriages especially to take the tourists around Valletta.

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Don't you just love;-

Old Bedford bus

Off to Malta again October 2008 check back for updates if any

Don't you just love this old Bedford Bus. (note update 2008. many new buses are on routes now, but a few of the old ones are still about.)

The visit to Malta was for a cricket tour, but there was plenty of time to take in the island in between matches with local clubs.

The Maltese were so friendly, and of course the English language was no barrier to great conversation and laughter.

We took a trip on a bus like this up to Bugibba.

The buses nearly always have a religious figure on the dashboard. The ride is bumpy but fun.

Photo joanj

Pros and Cons

Pros:Not too far for me to travel to, and English is widely spoken
In a nutshell:well worth a visit

Last visit to Valletta: Oct 2008
Intro Updated Nov 3, 2008
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Basilica of Our Lady of Mt Carmel - Valletta

The Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Things to Do (10)

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seaplane taking off from Grand Harbour Valletta - Valletta

Seaplane Adventure Things to Do (10)

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The Noon-Day Gun Things to Do (10)

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Biblioteca and Queen Victoria Statue - Valletta

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Transportation (1)
No green buses anymore !!
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Arkeolog Mar 30, 2009 at 8:15 AM Report Abuse

Hi Joan you have a great page for lovely Malta. It's one of my top destinations. I liked your tips and photos. Opening photo is breathtaking. all the best.
ray_d Jul 18, 2008 at 7:36 AM Report Abuse

The Cafe' place is called Cafe' Cordina. The Eagle Monument has all the Milatary deaths in WWII inscribed on Brass plates surrounding it. Nice page.
sandysmith Feb 26, 2005 at 9:10 AM Report Abuse

I wonder if we passed each other in the streets - I too was herer jan 2005
luv2tango Nov 28, 2004 at 1:18 AM Report Abuse

Hi Joan, you have some incredible photos of Malta. I really enjoyed the beautiful pictures in your travelogues. Greetings from Canada, Anita