"Maltese- Deep Down" Malta by nhcram
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Since leaving Malta when I was 2 years old, I have been back several times. I still have many relatives living there.
History
Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island supported the UK through both World Wars and gained the George Cross in 1942 for the bravery shown during WW2. Malta became a republic in 1974.
Geography.
Malta lies south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea.
What most people call simply "the island of Malta" is, to be accurate, a group of islands consisting of Malta, the largest, Gozo and the smallest, Comino.
Tourism.
Malta has and probably always will be a very popular place to visit. It is steeped in history, has friendly people and most of all a very relaxed way of life.
There are not many sandy beaches on the island of Malta but there are plenty of rocky ones to lie and take in the views around you.
There are plenty of hotels of varying sizes and standards. There are many resorts to choose from Bugiba and Qawra in the north East of the island with Sliema and St Julian?s further south towards the capital of Valetta.
My last visit was in June 2007 and I visited the street where I spent the first 2 years of my life. I found the house and it was exactly as my parents had described and I must admit I got quite emotional.
Chris and I did a lot of walking in the area where my parents set up home and where my grandad used to work. It was the first time I had gone back and wonder why I had not done it before.
- Pros:Friendly people, relaxed way of life
- Cons:Not many sandy beaches
- In a nutshell:A great place to unwind and get away from it all.
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St Agathas Chapel.
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In Mdina is a tiny place that can only be viewed from the outside and through the railings. It was built in 1410. It was... more travel advice
Fontanella Coffee House.
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It was unfortunate that we ordered the wrong cake. We were recommended to come here as it is one of the best BUT if you... more travel advice
Late night cake and coffee.
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This place has the most scrumptious array of cakes and an excellent choice of hot chocolate and coffee. The Banoffi cake... more travel advice
Wignacourt Museum.
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Excellent museum with a very low entrance price of 1 Maltese pound. It houses everything from coins, costumes, art and... more travel advice
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Written Oct 30, 2007
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Marsaloxx fishing village
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Written Oct 30, 2007
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Mdina - The Silent City
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I like your tips on Malta we will be there in three weeks time,cant wait
Have a great time. About time we met up again. Will free from July onwards after final exams and holiday.
why dont you come down to the Torquay meet in July
Hello again Natalie, I hope you are well. I am researching a trip to Malta in the near future and you page has been most useful, especially the retaurant tips. Thanks very much. fergy.
Great, I am writing this reply in a bar in St. Julian as my apartment does not have internet. The weather is garbage but I am really enjoying myself here. I went to Bugibbia today, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. You will love Thailand, it is one of the best countries on the planet. Keep in touch, fergy.
Shame about the weather. That is something we sadly cannot change! Enjoy the rest of the trip and I hope weather improves.
Hi Natalie, Your writing on Malta brought back good memories of my trip there last summer. I was moved with you when you talked of Mdina :) Bought a beautiful Phoenician glass bottle in a museum, my lil treasure! Now I miss Marsaloxx... :) Tks! Cheers!
I'm looking forward to re visit Malta. Ciao!
I agree. This place is excellent
We are thinking of visiting Malta in April. I'm getting excited! Your pages are great and really got me in the mood. How long a stay do you think is best?
Hi Natalie, it was great to see you again at the meeting in Karlsruhe and Bretten. Thanks for the info on Malta, both in person and here in your VT tips. I'll be sure to try hobz biz-zeit.
What a lovely page. Thanks for all the effort ;-)
The sliema Chalet looks like it has nice big rooms --- you are a Malta expert! That's great you've visited it so many times! Wonderful place! The Blue Grotto looks awesome!!!! Love cakes - so I guess I'll eat at Cafe Cordina, hehehe...
Beautiful Malta - yummy food too!