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Malta
With a large population for its small size, the island of Malta does not have much open countryside; towns, villages and seaside resorts run into each other across this small Mediterranean landmass. The honey-coloured stone of the buildings seems to trap the warmth of the sunshine, particularly in the charming capital, Valletta, filled with themore
With a large population for its small size, the island of Malta does not have much open countryside; towns, villages and seaside resorts run into each other across this small Mediterranean landmass. The honey-coloured stone of the buildings seems to trap the warmth of the sunshine, particularly in the charming capital, Valletta, filled with themore
Malta... something for everyone - Becca. Date of travel: Jul 2008
We loved it in Malta. Highlights are Mosta Dome, Gjenja Beach, Blue Lagoon, Charlie's boat trips from Golden Bay, getting lost (don't use your map....just drive. We found the most beautiful little places by accident!) Bayside restaurant at St Paul's Bay is good for Fish dinner and very reasonable. lovely at sunset.
We loved it in Malta. Highlights are Mosta Dome, Gjenja Beach, Blue Lagoon, Charlie's boat trips from Golden Bay, getting lost (don't use your map....just drive. We found the most beautiful little places by accident!) Bayside restaurant at St Paul's Bay is good for Fish dinner and very reasonable. lovely at sunset.
Loved our family trip to Malta... - Kerry. Date of travel: May 2008
Booked our trip to Malta through Thomas Cook. Took 3 small children May '08 and loved seeing the history. The weather was too cool and windy for much time at the beach; the water was clear and waves small on still days, afforded para-surfing on the windy ones. Mellieha Bay was a gently sloping beach, shallow enough for children but deep enough for swimmers. We took the Maltese buses for €0.47pp, and found the drivers helpful and kind. Also booked day trips through a local agency and loved going to Medina, Valletta, the Blue Grotto, Marsalokk market, Paul's Grotto. Popeye's Village--which we'd pass on next time--had great staff but shabby buildings. Found the entire island to be an English-speaking historical haven, with Med. influences, similar to Crete or portions of Italy. Took bus and then ferry to Gozo, viewed Ggiantja ruins and walked to the Citadel in Victoria. We much appreciated having a tour guide to explain many details of the island, and would not have found the forays so interesting without having the background associated with having a guide. Our time on Malta was robust, and vastly entertaining... without setting foot inside a pub.
Booked our trip to Malta through Thomas Cook. Took 3 small children May '08 and loved seeing the history. The weather was too cool and windy for much time at the beach; the water was clear and waves small on still days, afforded para-surfing on the windy ones. Mellieha Bay was a gently sloping beach, shallow enough for children but deep enough for swimmers. We took the Maltese buses for €0.47pp, and found the drivers helpful and kind. Also booked day trips through a local agency and loved going to Medina, Valletta, the Blue Grotto, Marsalokk market, Paul's Grotto. Popeye's Village--which we'd pass on next time--had great staff but shabby buildings. Found the entire island to be an English-speaking historical haven, with Med. influences, similar to Crete or portions of Italy. Took bus and then ferry to Gozo, viewed Ggiantja ruins and walked to the Citadel in Victoria. We much appreciated having a tour guide to explain many details of the island, and would not have found the forays so interesting without having the background associated with having a guide. Our time on Malta was robust, and vastly entertaining... without setting foot inside a pub.
Malta mixed reviews - Mark Blackmore, Anna Blackmore. Date of travel: May 2007
Mdina, the beautifully restored ex-captial city, was absolutely stunning. Valletta was quite impressive (especially from the outside), but a little tired and dirty inside. The people are on the whole lovely. The buses are a fun experience and cheap. The Paceville nightlife area is a Chav and Russian hooker filled disaster zone, apart from a truly great bar called The Den on Dragonara road which has a stunning restored interior, great quality drinks, including the best homemade vodka shooters and lovely cocktails. The restaurants of St Julians bay are busy, bustling, good quality and in a pretty evening setting. Beaches are small and a bit grubby, but not bad. Water is crystal clear. Highlights: Mdina, St Julians Bay, The Den.
Mdina, the beautifully restored ex-captial city, was absolutely stunning. Valletta was quite impressive (especially from the outside), but a little tired and dirty inside. The people are on the whole lovely. The buses are a fun experience and cheap. The Paceville nightlife area is a Chav and Russian hooker filled disaster zone, apart from a truly great bar called The Den on Dragonara road which has a stunning restored interior, great quality drinks, including the best homemade vodka shooters and lovely cocktails. The restaurants of St Julians bay are busy, bustling, good quality and in a pretty evening setting. Beaches are small and a bit grubby, but not bad. Water is crystal clear. Highlights: Mdina, St Julians Bay, The Den.
Scuba Diving in Malta - Susan Green. Date of travel: May 2007
Malta has excellent scuba diving. Relatively undiscovered but great rock cliffs.
Malta has excellent scuba diving. Relatively undiscovered but great rock cliffs.
Very disappointing - Ian Gibbons. Date of travel: Aug 2006
I was expecting Malta to be a middle class tourist destination, and have all the things that are associated with such. However, the general standard of hygiene in restaurants is poor, the quality of food is low, the condition of the public roads is appalling, the proliferation of very low class pubs and clubs who serve watered down spirits is 100%, the cost of alcohol is high, the volume of 'music' - it really is offensively and pointlessly loud everywhere you go, the taxi drivers who rip you off (and I mean they are worse than in London - and they stink), the amount of amenities for tourists was very very low and of very very poor quality, the major class divide between the Maltese people (gives a sense of class struggle! - not what you want on holiday!) all amounted to a very poor holiday experience. As I was with friends who were Maltese, I had the advantage on going on days out and to the best beaches that were reasonably secluded. However, if I was travelling alone or with my partner, I wouldn't have liked it at all. The abundance of 'artificial' beaches is high; sometimes like being on a building site with dusty sand - you know what I mean if you've ever been on one. The amount of quality beaches is very low, they are very small, and are packed with Maltese and tourists alike. It is advisable to steer clear of any of the decent beaches on a weekend. They are packed out. Considering all of the bad points, and considering the 'good' points (there are very few, and none that spring to mind), steer clear of this knackered holiday resort. The whole island needs a face lift, tummy tuck, liposuction and botox. For your own safety, steer clear of 'Splash & Fun' water park. What a joke - and a painful one. The water slides grate you like butter, and very very dirty. I was speaking to some people from the UK when I was there, and they had been 4 times before - but they said this would be their last. It has apparently decreased in quality over the last 10 years to the extent that they will never bother to return. And, with the advent of Easyjet and Ryanair expected to flood the already overcrowded island, (Malta is the most highly populated country in the world per square mile), my advise is to go elsewhere.
I was expecting Malta to be a middle class tourist destination, and have all the things that are associated with such. However, the general standard of hygiene in restaurants is poor, the quality of food is low, the condition of the public roads is appalling, the proliferation of very low class pubs and clubs who serve watered down spirits is 100%, the cost of alcohol is high, the volume of 'music' - it really is offensively and pointlessly loud everywhere you go, the taxi drivers who rip you off (and I mean they are worse than in London - and they stink), the amount of amenities for tourists was very very low and of very very poor quality, the major class divide between the Maltese people (gives a sense of class struggle! - not what you want on holiday!) all amounted to a very poor holiday experience. As I was with friends who were Maltese, I had the advantage on going on days out and to the best beaches that were reasonably secluded. However, if I was travelling alone or with my partner, I wouldn't have liked it at all. The abundance of 'artificial' beaches is high; sometimes like being on a building site with dusty sand - you know what I mean if you've ever been on one. The amount of quality beaches is very low, they are very small, and are packed with Maltese and tourists alike. It is advisable to steer clear of any of the decent beaches on a weekend. They are packed out. Considering all of the bad points, and considering the 'good' points (there are very few, and none that spring to mind), steer clear of this knackered holiday resort. The whole island needs a face lift, tummy tuck, liposuction and botox. For your own safety, steer clear of 'Splash & Fun' water park. What a joke - and a painful one. The water slides grate you like butter, and very very dirty. I was speaking to some people from the UK when I was there, and they had been 4 times before - but they said this would be their last. It has apparently decreased in quality over the last 10 years to the extent that they will never bother to return. And, with the advent of Easyjet and Ryanair expected to flood the already overcrowded island, (Malta is the most highly populated country in the world per square mile), my advise is to go elsewhere.
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