Malta Travel Guide
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MALTA OVERVIEW
The Maltese archipelago, situated in the Southern European area of the Mediterranean sea, consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. The archipelago of Malta is considered a big open-air museum, for the signs of the past visible today.
Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre. The long relationship between the Islanders and the various nationalities that occupied Malta over the centuries has created a marriage of styles and traditions, giving the Islands a fascinating eclectic culture.
Malta gained indipendence from theUnited Kingdom in 1964 and became a Republic in 1974. Since 2004, it's a member of the European Union.
This island of Malta has an important mythological aspect: it's considered the hypothetical location for the mythical island of Atlantis and it hosts the oldest known human structures in the world. Valletta is the capital of the island. Sea, sport, islands cruise, artistic tour and nightlife: a holiday for every taste.
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WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO DO IN MALTA
Malta has some amazing World Heritage sites. The most prominently are the Megalithic Temples, the oldest free-standing structures on Earth. St Paul’s and St. Agatha’s catacombs, The Knights of St. John’s, Fort St Angelo and Fort Rinella are significant sites to visit, such as the Mgarr war shelter and Mtarfa ex-British military buildings.
A romantic wandering in the fortified medieval city of Mdina is a must. The rural side of the Island is fascinating and it must be visited at festa time for an insight into local life with all its colour and passions. Valletta hosts to regular plays and concerts. In this city don't miss the Museum of Archaeology, the War Museum at Fort St. Elmo (on Sunday, military parade), the Grand Master’s Palace and St. John’s Co-cathedral.
Malta has beaches for everyone: golden sand, red sand, rocks, blue lagoons. Try an underwater experience visiting some of the caves, holes, grottos and crevices of the island.
GETTING THERE
Malta International Airport is located between the villages of Luqa and Gudja, 10kms from Valletta, about half an hour by bus.
A terminal at the Grand Harbour serves ferries that connect Malta to Pozzallo & Catania in Sicily.
GETTING AROUND
Traffic in Malta drives on the left, as in the UK.
Buses are the primary method of public transport for the islands of Malta, which offer a relatively cheap and frequent service.
There is also a passenger and car ferry service that connects Ċirkewwa Harbour on Malta and Mġarr Harbour on Gozo.
MALTA USEFUL INFORMATION
Language: Maltese and English
Currency: Euro
Electricity: 230V/50Hz. 3-pin plug.
Area Code: 356
Emergency Codes: Ambulance 196, police 191 and Fire 199
Time Zone: GMT+1
Main Tourist Office: 1 City Arcades, City Gate, Valletta
Climate: Tipically Mediterranean with hot and dry summers, warm and wet autumns, short and cool winters, quite rainy. April, May and June are perfect months to visit Malta.
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