MALTA

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MALTA

Capital: Valletta
Form of Government: Republic
Area: 316 km2
Religion: Catholics 92%
Phone number: +356
Languages: Maltese, English
Time difference: -1
Population: 417,432 (2021)
Currency: Euro (Eur)

Malta’s main airport- Luga International Airport,near Valetta. Finn air allows you to travel to Malta during the holiday season. Malta International Airport is located in the village of Luqa, five kilometers south of Valletta. Air Malta provides access to European cities. In addition to Lufthansa and British Airways, many low-cost airlines such as Ryan air, Easy jet and Air Berlin offer flights to the airport.

Regular ferry services operate between Malta and several ports in Sicily (Italy), with the most common connection being from Pozzallo and Catania to Valletta. These ferries can accommodate both passengers and vehicles. The trip from Pozzallo takes about 90 minutes, making it a popular option for those who want to bring a car or explore Sicily before heading to Malta. Cruise ships: Malta is a popular stop for Mediterranean cruises. Valletta’s Grand Harbor is well equipped to handle large cruise ships and offers tourists a charming arrival to the country. By yacht or private boat: Since Malta is located in the Mediterranean, it is also possible to arrive there by private boat or yacht. The island has several marinas that welcome private vessels. Arriving by sea offers a unique perspective on Malta’s stunning coastline and harbors.

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Public bus services operate extensively in Malta and Gozo, connecting major cities, attractions and beaches. In addition, ferries operate between the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino, offering scenic and efficient transport options.Malta is an island of cars. In Malta, you can do either by bus or rental car. The traffic is on the left. Renting a car is really cheap by European standards. Malta’s public bus service is efficient and affordable.

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Valletta (Capital)

Advantageous capital city Valletta offers many ways for relaxation. It is situated in the central-eastern portion of the main island of Malta. Valletta has appr. 6,400 residents being one of the smallest EU capitals. It has astonishing architectural remains from the Hospitalier times.

St. John’s Co-Cathedral

Address: Triq San Gwann, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta

This beautiful Baroque cathedral was built by the Hospitaliers between 1573 and 1578, having been commissioned in 1572 by the Grand Master as the conventual church of the Order. It is an important part of the city’s Hospitalier architecture and one of the most delightful churches in the Mediterranean area.

Upper Barrakka Gardens

Address: 292 Triq Sant’ Orsla, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta

This public garden is situated on the side of its twin, Lower Gardens, on the hill near the city walls and offers a panorama over the Grand Harbour of Valletta and the old towns of Senglea and Birgu from its bordering terrace area. There are several statues, including one of Sir Winston Churchill and a sculpture called Les Gavroches (The street boys) by the Maltese sculptor Antonio Sciortino. Idyllic sight for a traveler looking for harmony of nature.

Mellieha, Malta - April 5, 2012: Popeye Village on the island of Malta, which was used as the set for Robert Altman's movie 'Popeye' (1980). It is now in use as an amusement park.

Popeye Village Malta

Address: Triq Tal-Prajjet, Il-Mellieħa, Malta

Here are the most famous farms and the most popular Farmhouses – traditional Maltese peasant houses that have been converted for tourists. The houses are really old – some of them are 300-400 years old. The beautiful old houses of Malta were depicted in various films, as well as in the film from 1980, the Popeye musical, where you can see the incredibly beautiful scenery, now an amusement park village that offers boat trips and places to eat for guests.

Mellieha Beach Bay

Address: Triq Il-Marfa, Il-Mellieħa, Malta

Mellieha Bay, also known as Ghadira Bay, is the largest and one of the most beautiful and popular sandy beaches in Malta located in the northern part of the Island, just off the town of Mellieha. The shallow water that is ankle deep for about 50 metres out to sea and easy accessibility makes the beach one of the most family friendly beaches in Malta.

Neolithic megalith temple complex of Ggantija (Tempji Neolitici Tal-Ggantija, "Giant Tower") on the island of Gozo in Malta. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ġgantija Temples (UNESCO 1980 )

Address: Triq John Otto Bayer, Ix-Xagħra, Malta

This megalithic temple complex was erected during the Neolithic Age (c. 3600-2500 BC), which makes it more than 5500 years old and the world’s second oldest manmade religious structure. It consists of two temples, built side by side in clover-leaf shape and facing southeast. The southern temple rises to a height of six metres. The sight has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. Remarkable must-see for a history aficionado.

Ħal Saflieni Hypogeumi (UNESCO 1980)

Address: Triq Ic Cimiterju Raħal Ġdid PLA, 1116, Malta

This subterranean structure is dated back to between 3300-3000 BC and it is the only known prehistoric underground temple in the world. It consists of three levels and e.g. Decorated Room with a petrosomatoglyph. 80 tourists are allowed per day.

The world famous Azure Window in Gozo island - Mediterranean nature wonder in the beautiful Malta

The Azure Window and Gozo

Address: San Lawrenz, Malta

Of the archipelago islands of the Maltese, it is best known for its tourist trips to the island of Gozo.
The beautiful exotic island invites and offers the visitor a beach belt about 3 kilometers long with white quartz sand and beautiful views towards the Adriatic Sea, it offers its services to the visitor who is looking for an opportunity to hike and raise the adrenaline level. This is the pearl of the Maltese coast and is suitable for many activities. In the Maltese language, the name of this arch-like natural formation made of limestone means Heavenly Window. The formation originated from the collapse of two limestone caves, and is an absolute destination for diving enthusiasts. This 28-meter-high beauty has also become one of the shooting locations of the Game of Thrones series.

Mdina

Often called “The Silent City”, this former capital of the main island of Malta is a well-preserved medieval site full of idyllic alleys. It is situated on a hill in the centre of the island and car traffic is forbidden on its street. Notable sights include Palazzo Falson (Norman House), St. Paul’s Cathedral, Palazzo Gatto Murina and Palazzo Santa Sofia.

St. Paul’s Bay

This beautiful town has approx. 21,000 residents and the population exceeds 60,000 in tourist season. Nearby the town are some very fine nature resorts. There is Mistra Bay north, its headland and St Paul’s Island. Going west and crossing the island towards Ġnejna Bay and Golden Bay is the beautiful Wardija Ridge.

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Grandmaster’s Palace

Address: President’s Palace, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta

The Grand Master’s Palace has been the power centre of Malta for centuries. The original palace, built in 1571, was the seat of the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller of St John, who kept the island as its headquarters. During the British colonial period it served as the governor’s palace. Today it is home to the House of Representatives of Malta, the office of the President of the Republic of Malta and a popular visiting site. Notable must-sees are the Council Chamber, home to a rare collection of exotic Gobelin tapestries depicting hunting scenes from different continents, The Palace Armoury and the Supreme Council Hall, with frescoes depicting the Great Siege of Malta of 1565.

Fort Rinella

Address: Kalkara, Malta

This Victorian battery and open-air museum is situated above the shore east of the mouth of Grand Harbour, between Fort Ricasoli and Fort St. Rocco. Its notable sight is one of two surviving Armstrong 100-ton guns. Throughout the year, between Monday and Saturday (10.00 – 17.00 hrs) historical re-enactors dressed as 19th Century British soldiers provide regular guided tours along with a full-scale military re-enactment combining the live-firing of historic artillery and cavalry.

Inquisitor’s Palace

Address: Triq Il-Palazz Ta’ L-Isqof, Birgu BRG 1023, Malta

Situated in the centre of the village of Birgu, this building is one of the few surviving inquisitor’s palaces and only one open to the public. Originally built in the 1530s as the civil law courts of the Order of St. John, it served as the inquisitor’s residence from 1574 to 1798 and is now open as the National Museum of Ethnography. Museum collection portrays the salient aspects of Malta’s urban religious culture and is focused on the early modern period and the impact of the Inquisition on Maltese society through the centuries.