"Malta - My Home from Home" Malta by mazzap

Malta Travel Guide: 6,177 reviews and 11,777 photos

Malta Festa Fireworks Are Well Worth Seeing!

Maltese people love to party - especially at festa time. Fireworks are big and loud! Usually home-made, so stand well back! I took this photograph in August 2007 whilst enjoying the festa in St Julian's.

The New Hilton

The Hilton Tower Block and Portomaso

The Hilton Tower is a very imposing building in the heart of St Julian's. As well as offices it houses the Malta Hilton Hotel. It dominates the skyline and can be seen for miles around. The area directly below the tower is called Portomaso and has a beautiful marina surrounded by exclusive appartments and restaurants.

There was a lot of controversy when building of the tower was first proposed, but you do actually get used to seeing it there now. Not sure if that's good or bad!

LOVE Monument at Spinola Bay, St Julian's

LOVE it or hate it??

Personally, I don't like it. It is actually two marble(?) blocks of the word 'LOVE' written upside down. One either side of the pavement. Apparently, it is supposed to reflect on the water at night and read the correct way up - but it didn't!

A needless eyesore in a completely inappropriate setting! My young son thought it was a great place to sit a while - he said the letter 'O' made a nice curvy seat as you can see him demonstrating in my pic!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Steeped in history and culture - lovely climate
Cons:Still need to address their environmental issues
In a nutshell:A unique and beautiful island - but I'm naturally biased!

Last visit to Malta: Dec 2008
Intro Updated Dec 23, 2008
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Restaurant view across Spinola harbour - Malta

Enjoy The Amazing View While You Eat! Restaurants (12)

The view here is probably one of the best you'll get when dining in Malta. The food was imaginative and of a very high... more travel advice

Trendy Decor & Menu, Great Food! Restaurants (12)

Spent a great evening here during our holiday summer 2007. The emphasis is mostly on Mediterranean food but there is a... more travel advice

Tex-Mex in Malta! Restaurants (12)

The little info leaflet I picked up in this restaurant points out that it is not actually a Mexican restaurant, but a... more travel advice

Westin Dragonara Resort rear view of tower rooms - Malta

5 Star Luxury in a Lively Area of Malta Hotels (4)

The Westin Dragonara Resort is a beautiful 5 star hotel with the most courteous and friendly staff you could ever hope... more travel advice

Transportation (2)
See All To Gozo by Ferry from Malta
Local Customs (5)
See All Cats are Cared For Here!
Shopping (2)
See All Maltese Glass

Off The Beaten Path (2)
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Things to Do (6)
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Favorites (1)
Beaches Without Sand!

Travelogues (1)

Written Jan 7, 2005

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Comments (53)

jumpingnorman Oct 21, 2008 at 9:56 PM Report Abuse

Your Malta pictures are just beautiful - weather looked great, and you got great tips too! Thanks for sharing, :jumpingnorman
ranger49 Aug 9, 2008 at 1:51 PM Report Abuse

Very useful Tips and great Photos - Malta has been on my list for a long time - ever since a planned visit 26 years ago fell through. Must do something about it...
angiebabe Jun 8, 2008 at 3:32 PM Report Abuse

Wow,stunning main pic here!Thx4 the gd wishes but its a whole wk yet b4 Im a yr older!Have to change my HPpic as dont live there anymore!(what a nightmare moving7yrs of travel stuff exacerbatd by3yrs of hoarding for VT..!)but Ive a new laptop-very fast!
Fergie01 Apr 23, 2008 at 10:02 AM Report Abuse

I think we'll have to go sometime, and have some of those ribs..yum! wonder why i can't lose the weight, there is too much good food out there.LOL dx
Jim_Eliason Oct 14, 2007 at 1:44 PM Report Abuse

Great tips!
johngayton Jul 29, 2007 at 7:05 PM Report Abuse

Hi there Marion, yep Malta is on my list, Ach so many places, so many places...... I can see why everyone loves it, Cheers, John.
jo104 Jul 20, 2007 at 8:48 AM Report Abuse

I can see why Nat has her eye on the Juliani hotel - nice tips Marion
Pod Jan 30, 2007 at 2:20 AM Report Abuse

wow, great. brought tears to my eyes. i love cats and this cheered me up knowing that somebody is careing.
Martin_S. Jan 23, 2007 at 11:18 PM Report Abuse

That is a very impressive turnout for a VT meeting in such a small island...
raytor Dec 19, 2006 at 3:19 PM Report Abuse

Forgive me for being slow. I had not connected the two. My apologies. She emailed me.