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A beautiful race
Racing yachts setting out from Grand Harbour. Photo: Kurt Arrigo
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etting off from Grand Harbour, the boats will sail a course of 606 nautical miles, described by no less a celebrity than Ted Turner philanthropist, media mogul and founder of Turner Communications, (CNN), as what: “must be the most beautiful race course in the world. What other event has an active volcano as a mark of the course?” What indeed, and for those who may wonder, here are a few brief details about some of the attractive landmarks the participants will be racing past.
CAPO PASSERO is a small town near Syracuse, Sicily, with a population of 3,916 and an area of 14.9km2 . The area is known for having some of the best fishing in the Mediterranean area and has to offer due to its connection with the Ionian and Mediterranean Seas, and
Harbour in Messina
Ever active, the Island of Stromboli
a climate with temperatures averaging between 14° and 25°C. MESSINA, on Sicily’s northeast corner is more than just a ferry stop on the way to Italy. Dating back centuries it is now a fairly ordinary town, after many of its buildings were destroyed by a huge earthquake and tsunami in December, 1908. And World War 2 bomb damage took most of what was left. But it is worth spending a day there for its interesting walks near the Sanctuary of the Madonna of Montalto and Cristo Re and its breath-taking views over the beautiful harbour and the Strait of Messina. Messina can also be credited with having hosted the conference that started the European Community and Common Market, which was to become the European Union, in 1955.
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Lampedusa island
FAVIGNANA, also La Farfalla, so named on account of its butterfly shape, lies 15 km off Trapani, and is the largest of the Egadi Islands popular with tourists in the summer. Its main town, of the same name, has a small port dominated by the Santa Caterina Fort, which has grown from an Arab built watch tower, enlarged by the Normans and later used as a prison by the Bourbon Kings. Pedestrianised streets, two piazzas, and a lovely sandy beach, give this town a relaxed and unpretentious charm.
A beautiful bay in Favignana STROMBOLI is a small island off the north coast of Sicily. It is 926m above sea level and has three active volcano craters at its peak. The island has a population of only about 500, possibly due to the fact that the volcano is always active
with minor eruptions, although the last one to turn major was in 2009. As these eruptions can be seen from several parts of the island, and the surrounding sea, Stromboli has been given the nickname: Lighthouse of the Mediterranean.
PANTELLERIA, may only be 83km2 but it is Sicily’s largest volcanic satellite island. Signs of the last eruption, which occurred below sea level, in 1891, can be seen today in the hot springs and fumaroles. The island is currently subsiding, and Montagna Grande is slowly sinking, probably due to the molten or partially molten rock beneath the volcano cooling and degassing.
LAMPEDUSA, the island on Italy‘s southernmost point, has wonderful landscapes, flora and fauna and an interesting historical link with Malta. In 1800, the island was leased in perpetual emphyteusis to a Maltese merchant, Salvatore Gatt, by Prince Giulio Maria Tomasi. The only condition was that Gatt would build two watch towers on the coast at Cala della Galere and Cala della Madonna. Gatt brought some Maltese workers and livestock to the island. The land was cultivated, an old castle was reconstructed and a windmill was built. Gatt hoisted the British flag for protection. In 1804, the island was conceded to another Maltese, Giuseppe Bugeja, but Gatt remained in control. The British were then considering taking Lampedusa as an alternative to Malta, but the harbour was too small. The island continued to act as a supply station to Malta and a defence point against the French. Eventually ‘ownership’ fluctuated between Italy and the British with the island finally becoming part of Italy.
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Edwards Lowell opens Malta’s first Rolex Boutique Edwards Lowell and Rolex today announced the opening of a Rolex Boutique that is the first of its kind in Malta. Situated in Republic Street, Valletta, the Edwards Lowell Rolex Boutique features an innovative use of Rolex’s signature aqua pattern and a handcrafted stucco wall with a depiction of Valletta.
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he new boutique offers professional expertise in an elegant setting, one that promotes a sense of harmony, discretion and intimacy with the brand, which has been setting standards in watchmaking for more than a century. “This is an exciting new chapter in Edwards Lowell’s distinctive history. A singular and world-class project that aims to set new standards in Maltese retail and pave the way for future projects,” said Malcolm R. Lowell, Managing Director of Edwards Lowell.
The Edwards Lowell Rolex Boutique is the first Rolex Boutique on the island and is set to be valuable addition to the Edwards Lowell family. Edwards Lowell is looking forward to presenting their esteemed clients with a curated selection of fine timepieces which can be enjoyed and treasured for their unparalleled craftsmanship and ultimately be passed down from generation to generation.
An unrivalled reputation for quality and expertise
One boutique, a whole Rolex world Every element of the interior design features the elegant Rolex aesthetic and radiates the values of the Rolex crown. Excellence, precision and attention to detail emanate from the careful calibration of colours and patterns in the fittings and furnishings. Sensitive lighting accentuates the beauty of a wide selection of Rolex models in display cases lined with beige leather with
bronze trims. A striking emerald aqua floor highlights Rolex’s rich heritage – its wave motif referencing the iconic Oyster, the world’s
first waterproof wristwatch. Used as flooring for the first time, the aqua material draws the eye across the boutique towards handcrafted stucco panels that feature a view of Valletta from the sea. The intense green used around the boutique creates accents that harmonize a refreshed colour palette. The space also mixes textures from walnut-brown wood to beigecoloured marble and leather, and includes notable marble counters with leather and wood detailing.
About Edwards Lowell Co. Limited
Rolex Valletta Event opening
“When a man dedicates his life to a company, both become intricately entwined. The business becomes personal, especially in the case of a family-owned business” Malcolm A. Lowell, Edwards Lowell Chairman said. Synonymous with luxury since 1925, Edwards Lowell is renowned for being a fine retailer of a curated selection of the most prestigious brands in the world. From its conception over ninety years ago, this family-run business has strived to offer its clients the world’s finest products alongside unique customer service.
Rolex, a Swiss watch manufacture headquartered in Geneva, is recognized the world over for its expertise and the quality of its products. Its Oyster and Cellini watches, all certified as Superlative Chronometers for their precision, performance and reliability, are symbols of excellence, elegance and prestige. Founded by Hans Wilsdorf in 1905, the brand pioneered the development of the wristwatch and is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism invented in 1931. Rolex has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history. A truly integrated and independent manufacturing company, Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Through philanthropic programmes and a broad palette of sponsorship activities, Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, sports and exploration, and encourages the spirit of enterprise, as well as the conservation of natural environments.
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DUFOUR 520 GRAND LARGE INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE guarantees a warm welcome. Equipped with a new aesthetically pleasing table which is electronically adjustable in three positions ( low – high closed – high opened), the owner will be able to choose the best configuration to suit the mood of his guests.
Heir to the comfort, elegance and expertise of the legendary Dufour brand, the new 520 Grand Large has a combination of style and innovation that places it at the forefront of the international stage. xperienced and visionary, the Dufour Yachts team and Umberto Felci have entirely rethought the aesthetic and functional aspects of the Grand Large range to bring you this exceptional yacht. The external lines alone will stimulate the senses of any sailing enthusiast. Stay on course with a helm station that comes equipped with an elegant pod integrating all the navigation instruments as well as an optional dual throttle control. Single-handed, with family or surrounded by like-minded adventurers, a spacious deck offers unprecedented freedom of movement allowing you to take full advantage of the new features: • Outside kitchen equipped with a barbecue and a sink concealed by the rear seats. • A fridge drawer of 39 litres integrated under the cockpit table on stainless steel feet.
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• A rear central seat which swivels through 180° providing additional seating around the table.
Materials The living space onboard has been created to combine a welcoming ambience with a modern design. Taking advantage of the elegance, lighting quality, performance and space management, so characteristic
of Dufour Yachts, development has focused on using original materials to enhance this 520 edition . Amongst all the customisation options available, you will appreciate the new teak wood, parquetflooring and the“Grey Soft Touch” interior sidepanels with integrated blinds.
Modular Square Exceptionally versatile, the Dufour 520
A modern look, quality and attention to detail, apply to every aspect of this yacht. Extensive research into the ergonomics and functionality of the cabins and heads, ensures owners feel all the comforts of home. Spacious, luminous cabins, full of storage, offer LED lighting sets & 200V/USB plugs accessible from the head of each bed. The sumptuous aft cabin, which can be easily converted from double to twin beds, is a real plus when considering the comfort of your guests. Finally, enjoy the luxurious bathrooms with Corian worktops, countertop washbasins and quality taps and fittings. Available in four different interior layouts, the Dufour 520 can accommodate up to 12 guests overnight. For more information and viewings contact S&D Yachts on (+356) 2133 1515 , (+356) 9920 3444 or email dave@sdyachts.com.
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A classic sailing eve and a personal chal Maya Podesta, describes how her strong family connection with the Rolex Middle Sea Race makes it so important for her
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018 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Middle Sea Race held back in 1968. Described as one of the most beautiful offshore races in the world, the Rolex Middle Sea Race, as it has been known since 2002, is now a well-known offshore classic sailing event. Half a century ago, my father, Arthur Podesta, was on the start line of the inaugural race aboard John Ripard’s Josian. The course took participating yachts around the islands of Lampedusa, Pantelleria, Favignana, Sicily and the Eolian islands and after eight days at sea, Josian won the Middle Sea Race Trophy that first year. By his untimely passing three years ago, Arthur had participated in no less than 35 editions of this prestigious race, every edition held during his lifetime. Arthur’s name became associated with the Rolex Middle Sea Race and now, 50 years later, his three children, Maya, Aaron and Christoph will be on the start line for the 39th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race on their family boat – Elusive 2, continuing the family’s love affair with what essentially is a fantastic race. My father spoke very passionately about the sea, sailing, boats and, of course, the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Somehow, it had a very special place in his heart, and despite all the hard work involved in preparing a boat for the race, together with the toll that a race of this nature can have on you, he just kept going back for more. Having done 17 RMSRs myself, I can understand why –
Elusive’s crew keeping her well balanced
it hooks you! It also teaches you a lot. Along the years, stories of the various boats and Middle Sea Races dad had sailed never ceased to amuse us. By the time Arthur had done the race three times, he was already hooked. In those days he worked as a broker and he was given the opportunity of using a boat, whose sale he had been involved in, to enter the race. At the tender age of 25, Arthur put together a team and entered his first MSR as skipper on Morning Breeze, listed as a Maltese boat. That year was probably one of the ones that taught my dad the most. He had the full responsibility not only of the
preparation of the boat, but also of all his crew on the race, many of whom were not experienced. They were doing incredibly well until the last bit of the race, where they had a scary knockdown experience and almost lost crew over the side, partly due to the lack of weather forecasting. He often recalled having to helm for close to 24 hours at a stretch, being given sweetened condensed milk out of a tube by the crew! Nonetheless, he spoke fondly of the owner of Morning Breeze, Alberto Molinari, who also became a good friend of his. It wasn’t until 2002 that Arthur entered
Maya, left, with her father Arthur, brothers Christoph anf Aaron and mum Kristine who is is a massive support and help behind the scenes! After finishing the race in 2007 which was a really tough one – they were third overall
Elusive in choppy seas, during last year’s race. Photo: Kurt Arrigo
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A calm spell. Photo: Kurt Arrigo his own boat, Elusive, in the first Rolex Middle Sea Race, with his three children as part of his crew. That first race on Elusive was a big thing for us all, and while Aaron and I had already had the experience of one race, Christoph was only 13 years old for his first race. That was when it all really began for us. A lot of things have changed since then, but we look back very fondly on neverending memories and experiences. Team Elusive is now in its 17th year of campaigning in the Maltese sailing scene, becoming almost synonymous with Maltese sailing. While Arthur laid out all the groundwork, we his children continue to race, not only in his honour, but even more so, because we love it too! We, are all very experienced, high- class international level sailors, who have also made a name for themselves in their own right. The rest of the crew aboard, consisting of other family and friends, have mostly sailed together in many regattas, knowing both the boat and each other well. Over the years, Elusive has won countless events in the local race circuit, and some very commendable results in the pinnacle event of the year–the Rolex Middle Sea Race. These include numerous class podium finishes and top ten overall results, including a 3rd
overall on Elusive (I), in 2007 and an 8th overall on Elusive 2 last year. When it comes to racing, and the RMSR in particular, preparation is key, and is half the battle. Each year, we learn from the previous, and try to improve and optimize the boat as much as we can. At the same time, the competition gets stiffer and stronger, which keeps us on our toes! This year we started planning things very early in the year and have also done quite a lot of work on Elusive, to keep her as competitive as possible. We are now looking forward to another great race! Elusive has put together a very strong team, who have already been working hard getting the boat race-ready, and are now ready to work as hard as they can to get the boat round the beautiful race course in as little a time as possible. Each and every crew member has something to offer the team, contributing to the skill and knowledge pool on the boat. With a cumulative tally of a whopping 99 RMSR’s between all of the crew, such experience augers well for the relatively young team, whose average age is 30. It’s the same race course, yet every race is different, has something special to offer and leaves you with a unique experience that no one can take away from you.
At the same time, everyone needs to start from somewhere, and Arthur was well known for giving youngsters the opportunity to learn. We are grateful to our father for the opportunities he gave us, not only to learn to sail, but also race, and to participate in this offshore race. It is for this reason that we have started training our youngest crew member, Kane, who is only 17 years old, and a rookie to the RMSR. With time the next generation always takes over from their predecessors. It’s amazing how things turn out! While in that very first Middle Sea Race, Arthur Podesta joined John Ripard on his boat, in this 50th anniversary of the event, John’s grandson, Sam Pizzuto, will be joining Arthur’s children on Elusive! Some habits never die! It’s funny how the Rolex Middle Sea Race has now become a stable part of our calendar. Just like Christmas is a highlight each year, so, for us, is the Rolex Middle Sea Race – we don’t really know it any other way, and I’m not sure we want to! Elusive’s crew for 2018: Skippers: Aaron and Christoph Podesta, Maya Podesta, David Anastasi, Andrea Crocella, Gareth Grech, Ben Pace Lehner, Sam Pizzuto, Matthew Scicluna and Kane Seychell.
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Not all
Coracle race underway
As the crews for this year’s Rolex Royal Malta Yacht Club Middle Sea race begin their final preparations they will be hoping for calm seas and fair winds
A trip round the buoys When it comes to yacht racing the acknowledged crème de la crème of the sport would have to be the famous and historic America’s Cup Race. It is the oldest and, many would say, the most prestigious of all sporting trophies and was first competed for in 1851.
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t was originally awarded to the yacht that won the ‘Round the Isle of Wight’ race, off the south coast of England, and the trophy was at first known as the £100 cup. But if the America’s Cup comes at the very top of the pile, yacht racing extends to all manner of craft from the hi-tech ocean going racers of the above race right down through to the skiffs and dinghies raced around harbours during local regattas. Then if you really want to go to extremes, once a year the coracle men of Cardiganshire in West Wales race their prehistoric craft down the River Teifi in an exhibition of supreme skill. Coracles are still used for fishing on the Teifi and are based
Middle Sea Race prize trophy
around the village of Cenarth. In appearance they look rather like hollowed-out halves of avocados. Their frames are made from supple willow twigs, which are then covered in waterproof black pitch. Usually the coracle is controlled with just one paddle, to keep it circling in the same place, while its occupant fishes, but when it is raced… two paddles are obviously required. Coracle racing is obviously small beer compared to the America’s Cup, but only just below the prestige of that venerable chase come a great many outstanding events, among which our own Rolex Middle Sea Race features prominently. Most people will also have heard of the famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race across the Tasman Sea off the east coast of Australia. This is a relative newbie when compared to the America’s Cup since it was first run as late as 1945. The course is a gruelling 630 nautical miles and starts in Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day each year at the height of the Australian summer. Time and again we come back to the UK to find some of the earliest yacht races and most are centred around the southern English city of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. But strangely this is not the site of the second oldest aquatic race. This takes place annually on the River Thames. It starts off Stanford-le-Hope, finishes at the Three Daws public house in Gravesend. It is open to something called spritsail barges, and still uses the same course and rules as were used in the first race in 1863. Probably the best known European yacht
race is the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Fastnet Race. It starts from Cowes on the Isle of Wight, rounds the Fastnet rock and finishes in Plymouth in Devon. This race is considered a supreme test of skill and endurance and is run biennially. The Fastnet is closely linked to advances in boat design and traditionally contains some of the most cutting edge design in yacht building. A race which many sailors regard as the most difficult and arduous is the Newport – Bermuda ocean race. The first edition was competed for in 1906 when it was decided to make it an annual event. However it was soon to be staged biennially, when the dangers were flagged up. It is still regarded as an extremely hazardous test of seamanship, but the organisers stress that in over 100 years only two yachts have ever been lost. Which brings us neatly round to our own Middle Sea race. This year sees the 50th anniversary of the first one and it is sobering to ruminate on how the event has grown and gained in prestige in the intervening years. These days it is sponsored by the celebrated Rolex watch brand and it attracts yachts and crews from around the world. This year, as in 1968 the race will be organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club. It was originally co-founded by the Royal Malta Yacht Club and the Royal Ocean Racing Club – and grew out of a friendly rivalry which existed between these two entities. The original concept was for a race that began in Ta’Xbiex, Malta, pursued a course clockwise around Sicily, then ended in Syracusa. But the persuasive powers of John and Paul Ripard from the Royal Malta Yacht Club convinced the organisers to both start and finish the race in Malta. In 2018 The race distance is just over 600 miles and it still starts and ends in Malta. However these days the course takes the boats around the island of Sicily in an anti clockwise direction. Way back in 1968 the race was won by a locally owned yacht, Josian. skippered by the afore-mentioned John Ripard, whose name subsequently become synonymous with both the Middle Sea Race and yachting in Malta in general. Over the years, the Rolex Middle Sea Race has attracted a great many famous yachts and also a number of distinguished sailors and personalities better known in other fields. The likes of media mogul Ted Turner, conductor Herbert Von Karajan, New Zealand businessman Neville Crichton and distinguished yachtsmen such as Eric Tabarly have all taken part. Indeed everybody concerned with organising and participating in the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Middle Sea Race is certain that its success is not only guaranteed for this year but also for any, many years into the future.
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nd, so they would have been in 2007, but that year the skippers of the 65 yachts taking part had been given forecasts that meant they would keep their storm sails at the ready. Initially a useful breeze got them all going. But nature was to deal the yachts and their crews an even greater blow than they had anticipated. The fleet was bombarded by massive storms on the northern side of Sicily. For hours on end the predicted gale threw every type of bad weather imaginable at the racers; hail, spats of driving rain, gale force winds between 25 and 57 knots, lasting about 20 hours and, the phenomenon that stunned those who saw it, water spouts. The sea churned in swells as high as some yachts’ masts. And all this interspersed with periods of almost calm as the winds and hail abated for a while. Bearing in mind that sails have to be changed to suit the changing weather conditions it is not hard to imagine how exhausted the crews would have been, in such classic all hands on deck situations. To make matters more difficult, the storms would die down leaving the boats almost stationary in hardly any wind. The water spouts were certainly impressive, especially those which appeared about four kilometres away. But those within 182 metres of a yacht were obviously scary. As the crew of the three-metre yacht Rambler witnessed water start to foam and spin in a 45metre circle before their very eyes, everyone was braced and conducting every evasive maneuver possible until it became clear the spouts would not form fully enough for the yacht to be sucked in. And, as if as a reward for all her spirit, Rambler was the overall winner of the race and also set a new course record – 47 hours 55 minutes and 3 seconds.
Water spout erupting near a Italian island
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plain sailing In a way it was lucky that only one yacht, Loki had to be abandoned. Her Australian crew found themselves in a truly life threatening situation when a sudden bang drew their attention to the fact that her rudder was floating behind them. With no steerage there was the very real risk of the yacht being washed up on the northern coast of Sicily. Loki’s crew managed to bring her under control, and made contact with Race Control, stressing the seriousness of the situation. Another competing yacht, Atalanta, heard of Loki’s state and, in a gesture that is so typical of all sailors in any circumstance, made a diversion to offer assistance. Sailing along side Loki, they were able to make phone contact. But a plan to tow Loki was impossible because they had not got a strong enough rope, and the incredibly high seas made it far too dangerous to get too close to her. The larger of two Italian Coastguard boats, was only able to standby the struggling yacht. Finally, the appalling weather conditions dictated that the crew would be evacuated by helicopter, from an Italian Airforce Base in Trapani. But the Loki was tossing so wildly and her mast was so high that the crew were forced to take to a life raft for the lift. A rescue diver, was twice dropped into the sea, twice managing to transfer from yacht to life raft and then to the helicopter. The stricken yacht was anchored and next morning Loki was seen floating quite away off the coast. But, sadly, she could not be recovered. Racing yachtsmen are the last people to give up when the going gets tough. But in this case the wind and seas were such a serious threat that 10 of the boats were forced to shelter in some of the ports on Sicily’s eastern shore, during the first night. Anxious families and friends in Malta, and the home ports of the foreign yachts, waited for
bulletins and race officials were kept busy making sure all available information reached wherever and whoever needed it. By the end of the race just 15 of the 65 starters finished the race. These, with justifiable pride included Malta’s Jonas Diamentino’s Gasan Mamo Insurance Comanche Raider, Martin Scicluna skipper of Air Malta Falcon II, Elusive, owned by Arthur Podesta, who was on
Josian during the very first Middle Sea Race. All showed great skill, good judgment and plenty of optimism during a challenge that was a good deal greater than they had anticipated. The 2007 Rolex Middle Sea Race still represents one of the race’s proudest efforts for the courage and skill of its crews and the back-up and rescue services that kept everything as well coordinated as possible.
Sailing yachts face a pounding by storm waves
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Food at Hilton Malta Weekend Buffets at the Oceana Restaurant
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f you are looking for a fantastic atmosphere, great food and impeccable service, the Oceana Restaurant, at Hilton Malta, is certainly the place for you. Diners benefit from an abundance of natural daylight, including our outdoor terrace which is the perfect spot to unwind on a nice day, while savouring the finest Mediterranean cuisine. Our Chefs and Patisseries join forces on a weekly basis and present guests and patrons with a lavish display of delicacies from all over the world. The buffet is arranged in various stations that include hot and cold starter dishes, soups, main dishes, a dedicated carvery, as well as an interestingly varied dessert table for those with more of a sweet tooth.
Blue Elephant Restaurant Tip: When visiting, take a brief stroll across the restaurant to check out what is being served. This way you can plan what to go for rather than filling up just on the starters! J Saturdays | Taste the World Buffet Every Saturday Evening from 19:00hrs till 22:00hrs
Walking through the doors of this restaurant is like entering a beautiful Thai village, where the courteous team members greet you and offer you Royal Thai cuisine in luscious surroundings. This restaurant offers guests the possibility to reserve their own special space in the restaurant’s private huts and it can also cater for a variety of occasions, such as intimate dining, private parties, weddings, conference dinners and much more. Non-spice dishes, vegetarian and special dietary requirements are catered for.
Bar is the ideal location to watch the world pass by. Satisfy both your sweet and savoury appetite with tantalising cakes and pastries, delicious food choices and the popular afternoon tea specials.
Tapas at Quarterdeck Bar
Every Saturday we offer a unique journey through the international flavours available. From scrumptious Sizzling BBQ, International seafood, American smokehouse, Pan-Asian, British carvery, to mouthwatering Mediterranean cuisine. Whether out for a romantic evening or a warm get-together with family and friends, you will be simply spoilt for choice when faced with such an immense variety of mouth-watering dishes.
Vista Lobby Lounge and Terrace
This bar is a marvellous nook of the hotel in which to enjoy a well-deserved drink accompanied by a selection of delicious tapas available. The elegant bar has its own identity, with is nautical theme and gorgeous large terrace overlooking the Portomaso Yacht Marina. In addition, every Thursday you can enjoy the Gin & Jazz special featuring live jazz music, together with a delicious Gin menu.
Sundays | Sunday Buffet Lunch Every Sunday from 13:00hrs till 14:30hrs (last seating)
Elegant yet informal and surrounded by breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Vista Lobby
For further information or reservations, please call on 21 383 383 or follow us facebook>www.facebook/hiltonmalta
For those who want to upgrade their Sunday afternoon, the Oceana Sunday Buffet lunch makes for a truly special day out, enjoying a veritable feast of culinary delights. In addition to the scrumptious food, add in a fun kids’ club for your little ones, so you can leave the stress at home and we will take care of the rest. Both specials are available at €38 per person and €10 per child (six years to 11years), complimentary parking and a welcome drink upon arrival. Nevertheless, for those who are not so keen on Buffets, not to worry, a la carte options are also available.
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