Malta has often been seen as a relaxing holiday destination for a more mature audience; however some of the guys from our team just got back from a week in Malta and Gozo. So here’s a lowdown, whilst they’re fresh off the plane:
Malta is a great holiday for everyone! Whether you’re flying in July or December, are 21 or 60 or whether you love to be active or are looking to relax! Every board basis required from self catering beach breaks to all inclusive resorts, is available too.
Malta’s historic capital of Valetta is host to many magnificent buildings and steeped in history. In the small island, the church or chapel is a common feature of the landscape. Malta’s skyline is dominated by churches and the domes and steeples can usually be seen from across the island. Did you know there are an extraordinary 359 churches (313 in Malta and 46 in Gozo)?
If you’re interested in learning more about the stunning Malta then head down to the 5D cinema in Valetta, where you can watch a fun 10 minute film detailing the history of the country and an explanation of the landmarks you will see throughout your stay.
A must-do is a trip to the serene Blue Lagoon, these idyllic waters are situated near to Comino island, between the main island and Gozo. The Blue Lagoon offers clear blue waters with plenty of boat trips giving you the opportunity to get in the water and snorkel, which is a great experience, or you could relax on glass bottom boats whilst staying dry.
The island of Gozo is a short ferry ride from the main island. Gozo is more rural than its sister island and home to some of the oldest religious structures in the world, particularly the fascinating Ggantija temples. The island also offers dramatic orange-red sands and perfect snorkeling waters at the vibrant and striking Ramla Bay.
The easiest and most convenient way to get around the island is with a hop-on hop-off tour. There are many to choose from whether it’s North, South, The Gozo tour or a night tour, they each give you a guided tour as well as handy, flexible transport around the island.
For night life, St. Julian’s is the busiest part of the island with many bars open until the early hours of the morning. Whether you’re staying within St. Julian’s or outside, there are many taxis available throughout the night, so you will never be short of a lift.
There are only a handful of sandy beaches in Malta (Golden Bay is the most well known), most of the beaches tend to be rocky and many are linked to hotels. In the hotels you can take advantage of the sunbeds around the pool which overlook the beach before taking a dip in the Mediterranean sea.
The local dish of Malta is the rabbit; you’ll see rabbit on most Maltese menus along with plenty of salads, fish and another local favourite, ravioli. One of our preferred restaurants was The Artisan Bakery in Valetta, a beautiful underground restaurant ran by a family who tell their own tale of the history of their restaurant. This lovely setting coupled with some tasty food means – what more could you ask for?
Our favourite view in Malta was of the Valetta skyline – you can see this on foot, from the water by taking a small power boat or on a harbour cruise.
Malta is most certainly a place we would recommend with lots to do and just a short flight from the UK – how can you not go!? All of these images are from Pinterest, head over there for some more Malta inspiration.
