MTA Tourist Guide - English by Malta Tourism Authority

THE

MALTESE ISLANDS Tourist Guide

please note: whilst every effort has been made to provide timely and accurate information, the purpose of this booklet is to encourage tourists to enquire further at tourist information offices or other authorities.

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Valletta

VALLETTA – THE CAPITAL CITY

Malta’s capital city is adorned with beautiful baroque buildings and churches. Valletta is a fortified peninsula overlooking Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour on either side. Panoramic vistas of various parts of the islands, as far as Mdina, can be enjoyed from numerous vantage points.

HERITAGE: NOTE: Last admission to all museums is 30 minutes before closing time. St John’s Co-Cathedral & Museum: Triq San Ġwann. Originally the conventual church of the Order of the Knights of St John. It is fully adorned with a baroque interior. Mon–Fri: 09.30–16.00. Sat: 09.30–12.00. Tel: +356 21225636. www.stjohnscocathedral.com National Museum of Archaeology: Triq ir-Repubblika. Exhibits prehistoric artefacts and architectural elements from the megalithic sites as well as other prehistoric locations. Jan–Feb: Open daily 09.00–17.00 (Last adm. at 16.30). March–December: Open daily 09.00–18.00 (last adm. at 17.30hrs). Tel: + 356 21221623. National Museum of Fine Arts: CURRENTLY CLOSED (since 3 Oct). To be relocated to Auberge d’Italie in Merchants Street. Tel: +356 21225769. National War Museum & Fort St. Elmo: Militaria exhibits and much more, dating back to the British period in Malta, especially from World War II. Opening hours: Winter - Daily 09.00–17.00 (last adm: 16.30); Summer - Daily 09.00 - 18.00 (last adm: 17.30) Tel: +356 21233088. Grand Master’s Palace: Triq ir-Repubblika. Currently serving as the Office

of the President of Malta. The State Rooms as well as the Armoury are open to the public. Armoury: Open daily 09.00–17.00. Tel: +356 21249349. State rooms: Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00-16:30 Sat-Sun: 09:0016:30. Tel: +356 21221221. Lascaris War Rooms: The British Operational Headquarters for WWII. Open daily from 10.00–17.00. Tel: + 356 21800992, + 356 21803091. www.wirtartna.org Casa Rocca Piccola: 74 Triq ir-Repubblika. A 16th century privately owned town house adorned with antique furniture and all kinds of collections. Open: Mon–Sat 10.00–16.00. Tel: +356 21221499. www.casaroccapiccola.com St Paul’s Shipwrecked Church: Triq San Pawl. Entrance from Triq Santa Luċija. Mon-Sat: 09:30-13:00 & 15:00-19:00 Museum: Tel: +356 21223348. Carmelite Church: Triq it-Teatru l-Antik. The Malta Experience: Triq il-Mediterran. A 45-minute multi-visual show about the history of Malta. Open Mon– Fri: 11.00–16.00; Sat, Sun: 11.00–14.00. Tel: +00 356 21243776. No shows at 14.00 on Sundays between July and September. www.themaltaexperience.com

Knights Hospitallers: Mediterranean Conference Centre A walk-through diorama exhibition depicting the Knights’ medical role in Malta. opening hours: Nov-June: Mon-Sun: 09:30-16:30 July-Oct: Mon-Sun: 10:30-17:30 Tel: +356 21224135. www.knightshospitallers.com.mt Gun Salute: A Victorian Military Salute at the Upper Barrakka gardens at 12.00 and 16.00. Malta Postal Museum: 135, Triq l-Arċisqof. Opening hours Mon–Fri: 10.00–16.00. Sat: 10.00-14.00. Tel: +356 25961750/48

THEATRES Manoel Theatre: Triq it-Teatru l-Antik, Valletta. Performances during most evenings from October till May. Audio guides available. Tel: +356 21224515. www.teatrumanoel.com.mt St James Cavalier: Castille Square, Valletta. Open daily. Mediterranean Conference Centre: Triq il-Mediterran, Valletta.

PROMENADES Valletta Waterfront: Grand Harbour view and Marsamxett.

CINEMA

Malta 5D: 7, Triq l-Ifran. Open Mon–Sat: 09.30–16.30. Sun: 10.00–14.00. Tel: +356 27355001.

Valletta: Embassy Cinema Shopping Complex. St. Lucia Str.

Valletta Living History: Embassy Cinema Complex, Triq Santa Lucija. A 35-minute movie recounting the history of Valletta. Open daily 10.00–15.15. Tel: +356 21222225. www.maltaattraction.com

Children’s Attractions: Valletta: Toy Museum. 222, Triq ir-Repubblika. Open Opening Hours Winter: Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00 Summer: Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00 Tel: +356 21251652.

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PUBLIC GARDENS

Hastings Garden: From this garden one can admire a panoramic view of Marsamxett Harbour, Ta’ Xbiex Yacht Marina, Manoel Island, Sliema’s urban landscape, Floriana and the hinterland.

Upper Barrakka and Lower Barrakka Gardens: Provide a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour and Cottonera area. Fort St Angelo and the Gardjola Bastion spearhead their respective towns of Vittoriosa, on the left, and Senglea, on the right. At noon and at 16.00 the re-enactors’ unit fires one of the saluting guns which is situated beneath the viewing gallery. From the Upper Barrakka one may take a lift down to the Valletta Waterfront, and enjoy spectacular 360˚ views of Malta on the way down.

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Sa Maison Garden: Floriana. A small garden, nestled in Valletta’s outer fortification walls, overlooking Msida and Ta’ Xbiex Yacht Marina. It provides a charming atmosphere reminiscent of 19th century British Malta.

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Bir Mula Heritage House & Museum: Bormla. Visits by appointment. Tel: +356 21661000. www.birmula.com

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Tarxien Megalithic Temples: Triq it-Tempji Neolitiċi, Tarxien. Prehistoric site dating to circa 4,000-2,500BC. Open daily from 09.00–17.00. Tel: +356 21695578.

Malta At War Museum and air raid shelters: Couvre Porte, Birgu. Open Mon–Sun: 10.00– 17.00. Tel: +356 21896617. www.wirtartna.org

Wickman Maritime Collection: Xgħajra, limits of Żabbar. Visits by appointment, Tel: +00 356 21690254.

Birgu and l-Isla Marina: view of Valletta peninsula.

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Malta Maritime Museum: Birgu Waterfront, Birgu. Housed inside the old Naval Bakery built by the British Military in the 19th century. Open daily from 09.00–17.00. Tel: +356 21860052.

Fort Rinella: Ricasoli, limits of Kalkara. A Victorian fort animated by re-enactors. Open Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00 Tel: +356 21809713. www.fortrinella.com

PROMENADES

Kordin Megalithic Ruins: Corradino Hill. Tours by appointment. Tel: +00 356 21800992, +356 99499720, +356 21896617, +356 99874153, +356 79041181.

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Inquisitor’s Palace: Triq il-Mina il-Kbira, Birgu. The official residence and Inquisitor’s Law Court between 1571-1798. Open daily from 09.00–16.30. Tel: +356 21827006.

Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum: Triq iċ-Ċimiterji, Paola. An underground burial site dated circa 4,000–2,500BC. Recognised as a World Heritage Site. open 09:00-16:00. By booking only.

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Open Mon–Sun. 09.00–17.00 (last adm: 16:30).

Mediatrix Square, Żabbar. Open daily from 9:00-12:00. Tel: +00 356 21824383. Tal-Grazzja Sanctuary Museum: Ħaż-Żabbar. Open daily from 09.00–12.00. Tel: +35621664073.

Fort St. Angelo:

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Our Lady of Graces Parish Museum:

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HERITAGE: THREE CITIES

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The Three Cities enclosed within the Cottonera fortification lines are also known as Vittoriosa (Birgu), Senglea (Isla) and Cospicua (Bormla) respectively. This is the oldest urban part of Malta’s harbour area. There are various vantage points from where views can be enjoyed of the Grand Harbour surrounded by some 7 kilometres of fortification.

Sun & PH: 10:00-18:00 Tel: +356 25401900 www.esplora.org.mt

BIRGU, BORMLA, L-ISLA THE THREE CITIES

Sliema & St. Julians SLIEMA – ST JULIANS

THINGS TO DO

SLIEMA

Cross by Ferry to Valletta Various companies offer water taxi or small ferry crossings to Valletta from the Sliema Ferries for a reasonable fee. www.vallettaferryservice.com

Harbour Cruise There are various companies providing harbour cruises and boat trips departing from Sliema Seafront from the area popularly known as Sliema Ferries. Tickets may be bought on site.

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History Compared to other localities St Julians is relatively young,

THINGS TO DO Cinema The Eden Cinemas – 2 complexes across the road from each other housing 16 cinemas (wheelchair access available, pre-booking necessary). Tel: +356 2371 0400. www.edencinemas.com.mt Bowling The Eden Super Bowl – 20 lane complex with restaurant and other games. Tel: +356 2371 0777. www.edensuperbowl.com Casinos To enter casinos in Malta foreigners must be 18 and present a form of identification. The Dragonara Casino Tel: +356 2138 2362. www.dragonaracasino.com Portomaso Casino Tel: +356 2138 3777. www.portomasocasino.com Casino Malta Tel: +356 23710555 www.casinomalta.com.mt Swimming St George’s Bay is a sandy beach and has held Blue flag status since 2010. There are many non specific swimming points off the rocks at various points along the coast.

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This town is particularly renowned for its nightlife, large variety of restaurants and for being home to the larger percentage of Malta’s 5 star hotels. The entertainment core is Paceville, with clubs, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.

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This town is very cosmopolitan and bustles from morning till late evening due to the numerous, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops concentrated in this relatively small area. There are also a number of hotels ranging from 5 Star to budget accommodation. Sliema seafront is favoured by the locals for people watching and shopping.

BUHA GIAR

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North West

Mellieħa:

This once rural village has become a busy tourist town. Its parish church, dedicated to the birth of Our Lady (Maria Bambina), commands a panoramic view of Mellieħa Bay below, together with the islands of Comino and Gozo.

Bugibba, St Paul’s Bay and Qawra:

This is one of Malta’s main tourist accommodation areas which is attractive in its own right as a promenade and summer residence for both tourists and Maltese.

Mellieħa Bay: (Għadira)

Is Malta’s largest sandy beach offering a variety of water sports and sunbathing facilities.

Paradise Bay:

system. Built by the British in the 1890s, it offers a panoramic view of Mġarr, a small farming village. The Heights are accessible by car or leisurely walk from Rabat or Mġarr.

Two beautiful sandy beaches, which are very popular with swimmers.

The Rotunda Church: Mosta parish church. Built between 1833 -1860. Open Mon–Fri: 9.15–11.45, 15.00-18.00. Sat: 9.15–12.00, 15.00-16.30. Tel: +356 21433826.

Wardija and San Martin Ridge:

Two hamlets overlooking Burmarrad and St. Paul’s Bay, with panoramic countryside views of the underlying Wardija Valley. Accessible by car but ideal for trekking enthusiasts.

St Paul’s Islands:

limits of St Paul’s Bay. Two small islets situated off Buġibba. A 19th century statue recalls the traditional belief of St Paul’s shipwreck on the island. Boat trips to the islands are available from Buġibba.

Binġemma Heights

A ridge leading to the Victoria Lines fortification

Armier Bay

Rdum Tal-Madonna

Ferretti Battery Paradise Bay

(limits of Mġarr) A sandy beach surrounded by clay slopes and rocky cliffs. Best reached by car, or through a 30 minute walk from Mġarr.

Armier Bay:

1km walk from Mellieħa Bay. A small bay with a tiny sandy beach and home to the Sweethaven Village set of Robert Altman’s Popeye film (1979). One may enjoy a visit to the film set with a view over the bay.

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Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa Bay:

Although a small sandy beach, it offers a variety of beach amenities. A relatively remote, comfortable, small and sandy beach popular with locals and tourists alike.

Ahrax Point

Red Tower

Mellieha Bay

Ghadira Nature Reserve

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MĠARR Ta’ Ħaġrat Prehistoric Temple: Mġarr. 09.00–16.30. Tue/Thur/Sat. Tel: +356 21239545. Tickets from the Mġarr Local Council or any HM Museum Skorba: Żebbiegħ, prehistoric temple. Open Tue/Thur/Sat: 09.00–16.30. Tel: +356 21239545. Tickets from the Mġarr Local Council or any HM Museum World War II Air Raid Shelters: situated close to parish church. Open Tue–Sat 09.00–12.00; Sun: 10.00–12.00. Tel: +356 21573235.

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World War II Shelters: Open Mon-Sat 09:00-15:00 Mellieħa Shrine: Opening hours: Winter - Daily 08.00–18.00; Summer - Daily 09.00–19.00.

Mellieħa Sanctuary: Opening hours: Winter - Daily 08.00–18.00; Summer - Daily: 08:00-12:00 & 16:00-18:00

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Bird Park: Salina, St Paul’s Bay. Summer: Tue-Sun 10:0015:00 Sat, Sun & PH: 10.00–17.00. Qrejten Point Tel: +356 9986 8608 NAXXAR Għadira Nature Reserve: Qalet Palazzo Parisio: Marku Bahar ic-Caghaq Mellieħa. Open Sat and Sun from November th Bay a unique 18 century Palazzo with a beautiful till May. Tel: +356 2157603. www.birdlifemalta. garden. Open daily: 09.00–17.00. org/ghadira Tel: +356 21412461. 11111 Simar Nature Reserve: www.palazzoparisio.com Madliena Tower St Paul’s Bay. Open only on Sundays: 10:00-16:00 es n i ia L PEMBROKE from November till May. Tel: +356 2134, ATTRACTIONS tor Vic Madliena 7646/ 7953 8122 St. George's Malta Classic Cars Museum: Battery GHARGHUR Bay Triq it-Turisti, Qawra. Dragunara SWIEQI Point CINEMA Mon-Fri: 09.30–18.00, Saturday: 9.30–13.30 Paceville Kaptan Tower Empire Cinema Complex: Malta National Aquarium: St. Julian's Pioneer Road, Buġibba Qawra. Open daily: 10.00–18.00. Tel: +356 22588100. Balluta Bay PROMENADES www.aquarium.com.mt Capua St.Paul’s Bay via Buġibba to Qawra seafront SLIEMA NAXXAR

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Crafts Village: Mon-Fri: 09.00–16.00. Sat: 09.00-12.30. Tel: +356 21415295.

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Qawra Point

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The Oracle Casino: Qawra. An ID card must be presented. Admittance only for 18 years and over. Tel: +356 21570057 www.oraclecasino.com

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Mdina & Rabat

MDINA

Malta’s old capital city is characterised by mediaeval as well as baroque architecture. Mdina Cathedral dominates the main square and characterizes the town with its unique skyline. From the city’s bastions one can absorb the panoramic view of Malta’s north and eastern landscape.

RABAT

Rabat is the historical suburban town of Mdina. It is dotted with catacombs and many historical churches and convents that are worth visiting.

DINGLI CLIFFS

Dingli Cliffs form part of the dramatic landscape of the southern coast of the Maltese Islands. This is the highest area of the Maltese Islands, circa 230 metres above sea level.

BUSKETT GARDENS

A 30-minute walk from Rabat or Dingli. Buskett is the largest tree grove in the Maltese Islands. It surrounds the historic Verdala Castle built, in 1588, by Grand Master Verdalle. The Palace serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta. Open to the public.

HERITAGE RABAT St Agatha’s Catacombs: both situated in Triq Sant’ Agata, Rabat. Open: Mon–Fri 09.00–17.00 (Last adm: 16:30), Sat: 09.00–13.00. Tel: +356 21454419. www.stagathamalta.com Casa Bernard: Triq San Pawl, Rabat. An old house with interesting antique furniture. Tours Mon–Sat every hour from 10.00–16.00. Tel: +356 21451888. www.casabernardmalta.com National Archives of Malta: Santo Spirito, Triq l-Isptar. Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 08.00–14.00; Thur: 10.00–14.00 & 15.00– 19.30 (closed in August); Sat 08.15–12:45. Tel: +356 21459863.

Wignacourt College Museum: The museum incorporates mainly ecclesiastical objects d’art. Included in the entry is the small shrine dedicated to St Paul, WWII shelters and catacombs. Open Mon–Sun: 09.30-17.00. (Last adm: 16.00). Tel: +356 27494905. Email: info@wignacourtmuseum.com Domus Romana: Il-Wesgħa tal-Mużew, Rabat. A museum housing the remains of a Roman town house from the 1st century BC to 1st century AD. Open daily 09.00–17.00 (last adm: 16.30). Tel: +356 21454888. St. Paul’s Catacombs: Ancient tombs from 3AD providing the earliest evidence of Christianity in Malta. Open: Mon–Sun: 9.0017.00 (last adm: 16.30). Tel: +356 21454562.

www.themdinaexperience.com Tales of the Silent City: Palazzo Gatto Murina. Mon-Sun: 09.00-16.30. Tel: +356 21451179. Mdina Dungeons: a diorama exhibition of prisons through history. Winter: Mon-Fri: 10:00-16:00; Sat-Sun: 09:30-16:30 Summer: Mon-Sun: 09:30-16:30. Tel: +356 21450267. Knights of Malta: Mdina. A diorama exhibition on the Knights of St John. Triq l-Imħażen. Mon-Sun 10.00-17.00 (last adm: 16:30). Tel: +356 21451342

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Cart ruts: Clapham Junction, Buskett Gardens. Tracks presumably carved out in pre-history for transportation purposes.

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Natural History Museum: Pjazza San Pubbliju, Mdina. Geological, fossil, insect, bird and mammal exhibits are housed within the historic Vilhena Palace. Open daily: 09.00– 17.00 (last adm: 16.30). Tel: +356 21455951. Palazzo Falson: Triq Villegaignon, Mdina. A 14th century mediaeval house exhibiting fine antique furniture and decorations. Open Tue– Sun 10.00–17.00 (last adm: 16:00) Tel: +356 21454512. www.palazzofalson.com Carmelite Priory Museum: CLOSED Triq Villegaignon. Tel: +356 21454524. By appointment only. www.carmelitepriorymuseum. com. E-mail: info@ carmelitepriory.org. St Paul’s Cathedral and Museum: Pjazza talArċisqof. The Cathedral Museum, houses ecclesiastical objets d’art from the Cathedral and an extensive numismatic collection. Cathedral times: Mon-Sat: 09:30-16:30; Sun & PH: 15:30-17:00 Museum Times: Mon-Fri: 09:3016:30, Sat: 09:30-15:30 Tel: +356 21456620. The Mdina Experience: a multi-visual show recounting the history of Mdina. Mon-Sun: 10.00–16.30. Tel: +356 2145005

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South East & Central Malta SIĠĠIEWI

One of the older villages of Malta dominated by a beautiful 19th century parish church. It serves as an ideal starting point for country walks to neighbouring towns and villages.

situated atop early Christian catacombs. Open Sat, Sun: 08.00–12.00. Tel: +356 21689111

THE LWS ANIMAL PARK Ir-Razzett tal-Ħbiberija: Limits of Marsascala.

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Tel: +356 21636526. www.inspire.org.mt/lws-animal-park

A small cove tucked into the cliffs beneath and west of Mvnajdra Temples. The area is guarded by an impressive rocky and hilly landscape.

Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Prehistoric Temples: limits of Qrendi. Two megalithic sites separated by 500m of coastal garrigue. Open daily 09.00–17.00 (last adm: 16.30) (1 Oct–31 Mar); 18:00 (last adm: 17:30) (1 Apr–30 Sept) Tel: +356 21424231.

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Limestone Heritage: An old quarry in Siġġiewi turned into a diorama museum describing the quality and use of Maltese geological resources. Open Mon–Fri 09.00–15.30 Sat–Sun 09.00–11.30. Tel: +356 21464931. www.limestoneheritage.com

MARSASCALA

Malta Falconry Centre: Triq l-Imqabba, limits of Siġġiewi. Open Tue–Sun: 09.00–12:30 (July–Sept); Tue–Sun: 09.00–15.00 (Oct– June). Demonstration Time: Winter: 11:00 & 14:00; Summer: 11:00. Tel: +356 21460985.

The parish church of Żejtun is dedicated to St Catherine. Also noteworthy is the much smaller and ancient church known as St Gregory’s. A quaint and popular fishing village offers picturesque scenery of fishermen’s colourful boats (luzzijiet, plural for luzzu) tied to their moorings in Malta’s main fishing village. A sea side resort with privately-owned leisure and fishing boats bobbing up and down in the calm waters of the bay. There are numerous fish restaurants to try out.

BIRŻEBBUĠA

Situated on the southern side of Marsaxlokk Harbour, this seaside resort boasts of a manmade sandy beach (Pretty Bay) and a freeport container terminal zone.

WIED IŻ-ŻURRIEQ AND BLUE GROTTO

A 20 minute walk from the village of Żurrieq. Situated right above the Blue Grotto and the sheer cliffs, a belvedere provides a pleasant view of Filfla Islet, situated about 5 kilometres off the southern coast of Malta. Boat trips (weather permitting). Tel: +356 21640058. www.bluegrottomalta.com.mt

ŻURRIEQ

Tax-Xarolla Windmill: An old restored windmill

BIRŻEBBUĠA Għar Dalam: Limits

of Birżebbuġa. An extensive cave system, with adjacent museum, housing bone remains of animals that roamed the island 250,000- 10,000 years ago. Open daily 09.00–16.30. Tel: +356 21657419.

CINEMA Fgura: Tal-Lira Cinema, Gallarija Shopping Complex. Tel: +356 21808000

PROMENADES

Marsascala: sea front. Żurrieq to Blue Grotto and Ħaġar Qim: sea view.

GARDENS

San Anton Garden: Attard. A historic garden that originated as part of a summer residence of one of the Knights of St. John. The villa behind the garden’s inner gate also served as the residence of the British Governor and is presently the official residence of the President of Malta. The main garden, with its exotic plants, was opened to the public in 1882. Howard Garden: Rabat. Situated along the fortification moat of Mdina. It is an idyllic place to rest following a visit to the ancient capital.

CHILDREN’S ATTRACTIONS President’s Kitchen Garden: Attard. Part of the Presidential palace, renovated with a modern children’s play area, animal pens, café and other amenities. Open Mon–Sun: 09:0019:00. Tel: +356 21412536 / +356 21226226. Playmobil Fun Park: Ħal Far. Open Mon–Sun: 10.00–18.00. Tel: +356 22242445. www.playmobilmalta.com Wildlife Animal Park: Triq is-Sajf, Wied il-Bużbież l/o Rabat, Mtahleb. Tel: +356 99894659. E-mail: wildlifeparkmalta@gmail.com THE BLUE GROTTO

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VICTORIA RABAT

This is Gozo’s commercial and cultural capital. It is a reference point for anyone who wants to explore Gozo, whether on foot or by car. To cross to Gozo one needs to cross by ferry, which takes around 25 minutes, for schedule details visit www.gozochannel.com

THE CITADEL, VICTORIA RABAT

The Citadel is the fortified and uppermost part of Victoria. This enclosed fortified part of the town boasts of a Cathedral, the Gozo Law Courts, the old Bishop’s Palace and a small number of museums displaying various Gozo related exhibits. Only a handful of residents live in the Citadel. From the ramparts one may enjoy a 360º panoramic view of the island. Renovated and inaugurated in June 2016. A former reservoir built in the 1870’s during the British rule has been converted into a visitors’ centre from where one can access the Citadel through an original sally port or use of lift. Citadel Visitors Centre: Open Mon–Sun (including PH): open 09:00 - 17:00. Last call for audio-visual presentation at 16.30. Gozo Citadel Ditch Open daily 06:00-22:00. Entrance with fee. Tel: +356 21562666 Gun Powder Magazin Silos - Low Battery: inside Ċitadell. Run by Wirt Ghawdex: Opening hours: Mon–Fri: 10.00–15.00. Sat–Sun: On Request. Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs: 25 minutes walk from Sannat Facing south, the cliffs offer an expansive panorama from sun rise to sunset. Mġarr ix-Xini: limits of Xewkija, 25 minutes walk from Sannat A very narrow creek with a small bay tucked in between the rocky cliffs below Ta’ Ċenċ area in Sannat.

XLENDI

A narrow creek which developed from a tiny fishing hamlet into a fully-fledged seaside resort. The bay is flanked by an impressive cliff on one side.

MARSALFORN

This summer resort enjoys both a tiny sandy beach as well as an interesting rocky coastline dotted with historic salt pans. The bay is popular with Gozitans and Maltese for its promenade. Wied il-Għasri: around 45 minutes walk from Marsalforn. This creek is one of those hidden charms of Gozo with coralline cliffs. It can be reached via a stretch of salt pans which are still harvested regularly.

San Blas Cove: Between 45 minutes to 1 hour Xwieni Bay

San Dimitri Point

Dwejra Bay: Approx 30 Azure Window minutes walk from San Lawrenz. A quaint and curious coastal landscape Fungus with various interesting Rock geological features such as the Inland Sea, enclosed by cliffs and connecting to the open sea via a fissure; Wardija Point Jutting out from the sea, at a small distance from the rocky coast, is the Fungus Rock or Ġebla tal-Ġeneral.

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One of Gozo’s more secluded beaches, charming for its relatively quiet environment. Limits of Qala.

Heliport

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Dwejra Marine Environmental Education Centre: (Jan–Apr & Oct–Dec) Open Tue–Fri: 11.00–15.00. Sat–Sun: 10.00–17.00. Mondays closed. May-Sept: Tues-Fri: 11:00-17:00; Sat-Sun: 10:00-17:00. open also on PH except Christmas Eve, Christams Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Good Friday. Tel: +356 21550429. A great location on the outskirts of the village of Qala from where one may enjoy a panoramic view of the Gozo-Comino-Malta channel.

XEWKIJA

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Ta' Cenc

Cathedral and Museum: The present cathedral was constructed between 1697 and 1711. It is dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady. A major highlight is the trompe l’oeil dome inside the church. Open Mon–Sat 10.00–16.00. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. Tel: +356 21556087. Old Prisons: built by the Knights of St John

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and last used by the British. Open Mon–Sat 09.00–17.00. Tel: +356 21565988.

Marsalforn Bay

MARSALFORN

San Blas Bay

XAGHRA

Dahlet Qorrot Bay Ggantija Temples

NADUR

Sports Ground

QALA

XEWKIJA

Heart of Gozo - Il-Haġar Museum: Open Mon–Sun: 09.00–17.30. Tel: +356 21550429 Gozo 360º: Island of Joy, a multi-visual show on the history of Gozo. Open Mon–Sat 10.00–15.00. Public Holidays 10.00-13.00. Tel: +356 21559955/6.

XAGĦRA

Ramla Bay

Ġgantija Temples: possibly the oldest freestanding megalithic structures in the world, dating to around 3,600BC. Open daily: 09.00–17.00 (Winter); 09.00–18.00 (Summer: 1 Jun – 15 Sept). Tel: +356 21553194. Ta’ Kola Windmill: a restored old windmill, that once served also as a residence and now exhibiting traditional tools related to milling, carpentry and smithy. Open daily 09.00–17.00 Tel: +356 21561071. Ninu’s Cave: Triq Jannar. Open most days 10:3016:00 Tel: +356 21556863.

Kenuno Tower Qala Point

Qala Battery

GHAJNSIELEM

Hondoq Ir-Rummien

Heliport

Museum of Archaeology: Casa Bondi, The Citadel. The museum houses archaeological artefacts from Gozo, amongst which the two famous Neolithic statuettes found, in 1986, at Xagħra Circle. Open daily: 09.00– 17.00. Tel: +356 21556144.

St George’s Basilica: The church, consecrated in 1755, situated in the Rabat centre, is impressively covered in marble with a bronze and gilded canopy over the altar.

MGARR (HARBOUR) Ta' Cenc

San Niklaw Bay

Santa Marija Bay

Blue Lagoon

Mgarr Ix-Xini

Natural History Museum: The Citadel. Exhibits include a range of fossils, stones and other geo-logical specimens from Gozo. Open daily: 09.00–1700. Tel: +356 21556153. Gran Castello Historic House: Rural and old industrial tools exhibited in a mediaeval house. Open daily: 09.00–17.00 Tel: +356 21562034.

COMINO Santa Marija Tower

Santa Marija Battery

Xerri’s Grotto: Ġnien Imrik Street. Both small caves are replete with stalactites and stalagmites. Open daily: 10:00-18:00. Tel: +356 21560572.

Calypso’s Cave: Situated on the cliff’s edge on the outskirts of Xagħra. According to tradition this tiny cave was reputedly the place where Homer’s Ulysses lived for seven years with the nymph Calypso. The location serves as a belvedere overlooking Ramla l-Ħamra. A sandy beach that takes its name from the reddish colour of the beach’s sand.

NADUR

The Kelinu Grima Maritime Collection: Parish Priest Str. Nadur. Open Mon–Sat 09.00– 14.00 (last adm: 13.30). Tel: +356 21565226.

GĦARB

Ta’ Pinu Basilica: limits of Għarb. An impressive neo-romanesque church and Gozo’s most popular place of pilgrimage. Mon-Sat 07:0019:00; Sun & PH: 07.30–12.30, 13.30–19.00. Dar Karmni Grima Museum: Open: Tue-Sat: 09:00-16:00, Sun: 09:00-12:30 Għarb Folklore Museum: Old and traditional implements are exhibited in an old cottagestyle house situated in the village centre. Open open by appointment. Tel: +356 21561929. Ta’ Dbiegi Crafts Centre: Triq San Lawrenz. Open Mon–Sat 09.30–16.00.

SAN LAWRENZ

Dwejra Tower: Is operated by volunteers. Phone to confirm opening hours. Tel: +356 21556195.

CHILDREN’S ATTRACTIONS

Pomskizilious Toy Museum: Triq Ġnien Xibla, Xagħra. Open most days. Tel: +356 21562489. www.themuseumoftoys.com

CINEMA

Citadel Cinema: Victoria Oratorju Don Bosco Cinema: Tel: +356 21 556616

THEATRES

Astra Theatre: Victoria Aurora Theatre: Victoria

PROMENADES

Marsalforn seafront, Nadur, Qbajjar.

COMINO

This barren island is practically uninhabited except for a resort hotel, but is very popular with swimmers and divers. A historic watch tower built in the early 17th century once guarded its coast. The Blue Lagoon: With its silver sandy sea bed, gives the illusion of a turquoise-silvery swimming pool set in a natural ambience. For more information about Gozo visit www.visitgozo.com

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AIRPORT

BANKS

Ħondoq ir-Rummien: Gozo San Blas*: Gozo Marsalforn*: Gozo Mġiebaħ: Malta Westin Dragonara Hotel and Spa Beach‡: St. Julians Islands Edge Beach (Paradise Bay Hotel)‡: Ċirkewwa Għajn Tuffieħa Bay‡: Mellieħa

BEACHES

* these beaches are predominantly or totally rocky † Quality Beach Award ‡ Blue Flag beach

Malta International Airport situated in Gudja is served by direct bus service to and from Valletta and other tourist areas. Taxi service and car rental available. Tel: +356 21249600. Website: www.maltairport.com

These are normally open for business from 08.30 to 12.30 Mon-Sat except on public holidays.

Generally speaking, Malta’s coastline is rocky and steep on the south side, while it is rocky and low lying on the north and eastern side. Most of the sandy beaches are situated either on the north western side of the island or in Gozo. Malta’s beaches are small in size, with the largest shoreline just over 500 metres. Yet due to the islands’ rugged terrain, many of these offer scenic attractions due to the islands’ rugged landscape. www.visitmalta.com/beaches.bays

BEACHES IN MALTA AND GOZO: Għadira Bay‡: l/o Mellieħa Golden Bay‡: Għajn Tuffieħa Ġnejna Bay†: l/o Mġarr Armier Bay: l/o Mellieħa Pretty Bay: Birżebbuġa St George’s Bay‡: St Julians Qawra perched beach‡: l/o Qawra Qawra Bay‡: Qawra Ramla l-Ħamra ‡: reachable from both Xagħra as well as Nadur (Gozo) Xlendi Bay: via Fontana Marsalforn Bay*: from Rabat Mġarr ix-Xini: reachable from Xewkija St Peter’s Pool: l/o Marsaxlokk Ta’ Fra Ben*†: Qawra Point Għar id-dud*: Sliema Fond Għadir*‡: Sliema Dellimara*: l/o Marsaxlokk

DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES: Marsaxlokk: opposite Xatt is-Sajjieda Marsascala Bay: Marsascala Zonqor Point: Marsascala Rinella Bay: Kalkara Tigne Point: Sliema Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq: behind Splash & Fun Complex Imġiebaħ Bay: Selmun Torri l-Abjad: near Mellieħa L-Aħrax: Mellieħa Coast near Xwejni Bay: Żebbuġ, Gozo Mġarr ix-Xini: Mġarr, Gozo Please note that dogs are to be kept on a leash until taken to the waters. Owners must clean after their dogs and waste should be disposed. The dogs must be kept under control at all times and must not be allowed to create any inconvenience. The water quality of the bays mentioned above will be monitored regularly.

CRAFT CENTRES

Malta: Crafts Village, Ta’ Qali; Exhibition Centre, St John’s Square, Valletta. Gozo: Ta’ Dbieġi, Għarb; Fontana Cottage Industry - en route to Xlendi; Cittadella Cultural Centre, Victoria.

COMMUNICATIONS

Postal Services: Post office branches are found in most towns and villages. Opening hours are from 07.30–12.30 Mon-Sat. Some villages have a sub-post office licensed to select stationery shops. The Valletta Post Office branch situated at Castille Square is open Mon-Fri 08.15–15.45; Sat: 08.15–12.30. Telephone-overseas calls: Local calls require no prefixes. Overseas calls from Malta require the country’s international calling prefix. Cheaper rates for overseas calls can be obtained by dialling 1021 before the country code. Malta’s international dialling code is +356.

CURRENCY Euro

DISABLED PERSONS

Recently built hotels and public places have ramps and other amenities such as elevators to accommodate wheelchair-bound persons. Due to the nature of their historic architecture or surroundings, not all places of public interest have such amenities. It is advisable to check beforehand whether the location of interest is accessible to wheelchair bound persons.

EATING AND DRINKING

Valletta and all the tourist areas offer a wide selection of quality restaurants to suit the budget-conscious and the gourmand alike. In fish restaurants, the menu may vary according to season and the day’s catch. It is recommended to ask for fresh fish which may also be on display. To experience traditional Maltese home-cooking, try dining at the more popular family restaurants specialising in local fare. Some typical Maltese dishes include: Rabbit dishes: stewed or fried

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Braġjoli: beef-olives filled with a mash of spiced Maltese sausage and eggs Timpana: macaroni pie Lampuki: coryphene/dorado fish Swordfish: with tomato, olive and caper sauce Tuna: with tomato, olive and caper sauce A variety of popular home-made soups and pasta dishes.

ELECTRICITY

The electricity supply is 230 volts, 50Hz. Three-pin British Standard plugs are used but, if required, adapters are easily available.

EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES

Numerous embassies and consular representatives are established in Malta. For further information please contact the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Tel: +356 21242853. www.foreign.gov.mt

HEALTH

Visitors from EU member states should ensure they are in possession of a Health Insurance Card when requiring medical care at one of the public hospitals or clinics. A medical insurance policy is to be presented when attending a private clinic. In view of a reciprocal health agreement between Malta and Australia, Australian citizens are entitled to free medical care in public health care facilities for the first six months from their arrival in Malta. www.ehealth.gov.mt General Hospitals: Mater Dei Hospital: Tal-Qroqq, Malta. Call: 25450000. Gozo General Hospital: Victoria, Gozo. Call: 21561600. Health Clinics: Paola, Mosta, Floriana, Gżira and Victoria (Rabat) Gozo. There are also private hospitals and clinics. Ask at hotel reception for assistance.

Pharmacies: In general, pharmacies open during normal shopping hours. On Sunday one pharmacy from each specified zone is open between 08.00 and 12.00 in accordance to an established roster. Please check Sunday papers for information.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Ambulance: 112 Cruise Liner Terminal, Floriana: +00 356 25673000 Directory enquiries: 1182 Emergency at Sea: +00 356 21824220, +00 356 21238797 Fire Brigade: 112 Go Mobile operator: 1187 Government Information services: 153 Melita operator: +356 27270270 Heritage Malta: +356 22954000 Malta International Airport: +00 356 21249600 (Freephone) Overseas operator: 1152 Police: 112 Sedqa: 179 (addiction related help) Veterinary Services, emergency: 5004 3888 (calls €4.66) Vodafone operator: 99999247

There are over forty English Language schools in Malta and Gozo. www.feltom.com or www.education.gov.mt

MARKETS

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 1 January: New Year’s Day 10 February: Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck 19 March: Feast of St Joseph 31 March: Freedom Day March-April: Good Friday 1 May: Workers Day 7 June: Sette Giugno Commemoration 29 June: Feast of St Peter & St Paul - Imnarja 15 August: Feast of the Assumption 8 September: Feast of Our Lady / Victory Day 21 September: Independence Day 8 December: Feast of the Immaculate Conception 13 December: Republic Day 25 December: Christmas Day

RELIGIOUS FEASTS (FESTI)

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OPEN-AIR MARKETS

Qormi: near St Sebastian Parish Church. Open on Sat. Marsaxlokk: along the waterfront. Daily with extended market on Sundays. Birgu (Vittoriosa): flea market at Fortini Football Ground. Open on Sun. Marsascala: flea market at Inspire. Open on Sun.

AND

FLEA

There are numerous open-air markets which sell anything from plants to fruit, from white goods to clothes. Such markets are usually open between 08.00 to 12.30. Valletta: Ordinance Str. Open daily except Sun. Floriana: Floriana Park & Ride. Open on Sun Victoria: Gozo (It-Tokk). Open daily. Birgu (Vittoriosa): close to bus terminus. Open on Tue.

These are spread throughout the year, but the majority are celebrated between June and mid-September. Feasts are more often than not held over the weekend. www. visitmalta.com/events

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Church of England: St Paul’s Anglican ProCathedral, Independence Square, Valletta); Holy Trinity Church, Rudolph Str., Sliema. www.anglicanmalta.org Church of Scotland: Methodist and Free Churches. 210 Old Bakery Str., Valletta. Evangelical (Lutheran): Protestant Church of Germany, 210 Old Bakery Str., Valletta.

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Greek Orthodox: Church of St George, 83 Merchants Street, Valletta. Islamic Mosque: Paola. For info regarding time of prayer. Tel: +356 21672163, +356 21697203/5. www.islamicfinder.org Jewish: Jewish Centre. Chabad Malta. Tel: + 356 79233213. Hindu: Maltese-Indian Community Centre. Tel: + 356 99493975. More contacts in Yellow Pages – look under “Religion – Places of Worship” in the index. Catholic Mass (Sundays) in other languages: English: St Patrick’s Church, Sliema; St Paul’s Bay Parish Church; St Barbara Church, Valletta, St Anne Church, Marsascala; Sacred Heart Sanctuary, Victoria French: St Barbara Church, Republic Str., Valletta. Sun 10.00. German: Sun 11.00. St Barbara Church, Republic Str., Valletta. Italian: Sun 11.00. St Catherine Church, Merchant Str., Valletta Should your religious belief not be included in the above list, kindly contact one of the Tourist Information Centres on +356 22915440/1/2 or check at maltadiocese.org/ lang/en/information/

SPORTS

Football: National Football Stadium, Ta’ Qali limits of Rabat. www.mfa.com.mt Golf: Marsa Sports Club – golf course Waterpolo: National Swimming Pool Complex, University Grounds, Tal-Qroqq Horse Racing: Marsa, Malta and Għajnsielem, Gozo. www.maltaracingclub.com Tennis: Vittoriosa Lawn Tennis Club, Kordin, limits of Paola; Marsa Sports Club, Marsa. www.maltatennisclubfederation.com

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

Cruise liner Terminal: Valletta Cruise Port

Pinto Wharf. Tel: +356 21220633. Malta International Airport: Welcome’s Lounge or call +356 23696073/4. M’Xlokk: Xatt is-Sajjieda or call +356 21651151. Mellieħa: Misraħ iż-Żjara ta’ Papa Ġwanni Pawlu II – 26 ta’ Mejju 1990 or call +356 21524666. Mdina: Torre dello Standardo Pjazza San Publiju or call +356 21454480. Sliema Info Desk: Plaza Commercial Centre or call +356 21363691. St. Paul’s Bay: Misraħ il-Bajja, Buġibba or call +00 356 21419176. Valletta: Melita Str. or call +356 21220193 / 21220264. Vittoriosa (Birgu): Inquisitor’s Palace, Main Gate Str. or call +356 21800145. Mġarr, Gozo: Gozo Channel Terminal or call +00 356 21 554538. Victoria, Gozo: 17, Pjazza Indipendenza (ItTokk) or call +356 22915452/3. Freephone: 80072230.

TIMESHARE

During your stay in Malta, you may be approached by individuals who offer you freebies for attending a presentation. These may be selling timeshare or similar products. For practical tips on what to look out for, read the leaflet available here: www.eccnetmalta.gov.mt

TIME ZONE

Malta’s time is set according to Central European Time (CET). Summer time starts on the last Sunday of March and ends on the last Sunday of October.

TRANSPORT

Public Bus Transport: For full up to date information visit www.publictransport.com. mt or call +356 21222000

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provides service to all towns and villages at frequent intervals. Direct bus services are available from various tourist areas to Rabat, Marsaxlokk, Ċirkewwa ferry, Qawra and Buġibba. There are also buses running from Buġibba to Golden Bay. Bus route information brochures are available from the Valletta bus terminus or the MTA tourist information offices. Gozo: A regular bus service is provided from Mġarr Harbour to Victoria (Rabat), where it is possible to reach most outlying villages. Please note that buses in Gozo do not run as frequently as in Malta. Taxis: White Taxi Service - call +356 23696071. White taxis are privately run. Taxis may be found at various locations including: • Valletta: City Gate and Sea Terminal • Airport: terminal • Sliema: the Strand • St Julian’s: Spinola, Paceville • Gozo: Mġarr Harbour; bus terminus, Victoria; Marsalforn Bay Visit: www.maltataxi.net. Valletta Smart Cab: call +356 77414177. An inner City service using small electric cabs. Sightseeing buses: hop-on hop-off, sightseeing buses in Malta and Gozo. Starting at Sliema and stopping at various locations. Gozo Channel: www.gozochannel.com Boat Trips: Leisure trips around the coast. Leisure boats are usually boarded from the Strand in Sliema or from Buġibba and St Paul’s Bay area.

SICILY TRAVEL

Sicily is situated 90km north of Malta. One may reach Sicily either by air (Catania, Palermo, Trapani) or sea routes (Pozzallo, Catania). For further details and schedules please visit: www.airmalta.com, www. virtuferries.com or www.ryanair.com

Malta: The main bus terminus in Valletta

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Helpful Hints Here are some helpful hints to ensure that your stay on the Maltese Islands is a pleasant one and free from unnecessary difficult situations. Adventure sports: including rock climbing, cycling, trekking available from various clubs. It is advisable to enquire at the Tourist Information Centres or at hotel reception. www.visitmalta.com/sports-and-activies Car Hire: when driving a hired car please ensure that you adhere to the country’s driving and parking regulations. An automatic CVA operated hourly charging meter is activated on entering Valletta. Country walks: there are beautiful countryside walks to follow, but it is imperative to keep out of private property which is often indicated by rustic boundary walls. Country-side walk booklets are available in bookstores. Diving: there are numerous diving schools in Malta and Gozo. Some of these are based in 4 or 5 star hotels often located near beaches. www.pdsa.org.mt Dress code: when visiting towns and especially churches do ensure that you are properly dressed so as not to offend public sentiments. It is not allowed to wear shorts or sleeveless tops when visiting churches. In towns, bare-chested males and scantily dressed ladies are regarded as unacceptably attired. Topless or nude bathing is prohibited on the Maltese Islands. Driving: driving in the Maltese Islands is on the left hand side of the road. At junctions give way to the vehicle on your right hand side. Right of way is also given to the vehicle that reaches the traffic island first. As a pedestrian, always look right before crossing a street. Events: Malta boasts of a vibrant and varied year round calendar of events, for details visit http://www.visitmalta.com/en/events

www.maltacultural.com Excursions: when choosing your excursion to places of interest you will find that some tours may be cheaper, due to the fact that they do not include a licensed guide or museum entry fees. Always check beforehand what is included in the price. Karozzin: horse drawn cabby trips can be the highlight of the morning. It is however advisable to confirm the price per person for the agreed trip with a map in hand before boarding the cab. Parking attendants: a small tip to the parker is appropriate when parking at designated spots (the equivalent of €0.70 would be sufficient). Some areas in Malta and Gozo have a restricted parking time limit and a meter card needs to be prominently visible, from the windscreen, for traffic wardens. Public Transport: when using public transport, whenever possible pay the bus driver with exact change to speed up the process. When possible it is advisable to pre purchase tickets from vending machines located at the Valletta and Bugibba bus termini, Malta International airport arrivals lounge, Sliema ferries and authorised resellers. Water Sports Centres: are often based at 4 or 5 star hotels located near beaches. For more information visit: www.asaofmalta.org Shopping: shopping centres can be found in all the major towns and cities especially at Valletta, in Republic Str. and Merchant Str.; Sliema along Tower Road and the Strand; Paola town centre; Ħamrun along High Str.; Mosta around the town centre; Buġibba and St Paul’s Bay; Victoria (Rabat) in Gozo. All the above shopping centres are normally open from Mon to Fri during mornings and evenings. However, in tourist areas, shops are open throughout the day, Mon-Sat from 09.00 till 19.00 and sometimes even later.

Smoking: smoking inside public buildings is prohibited. It is a legal offence to smoke inside restaurants, buses, cinemas, airport and other public buildings. Street salespersons: when approached in the street by salespersons offering their products or services, be sure to identify exactly who they represent. Do not sign or pay for any service or product that you are not entirely sure to have fully understood or appreciated. Sun screen: it is always wise to use anti-UV cream and wear a hat to protect your skin from the sun’s rays. It is best to avoid direct sun exposure between 11.00 and 15.00 especially in summer. Swim, snorkel and dive safely: ensure that you are not conducting any of these activities in areas exposed to maritime traffic. Some areas may be dangerous due to undercurrents. When visiting coastal areas in strong seas or winds, it is advisable to keep at a safe distance away from the rocky edges. Freak waves do occur. Taxis: white taxis have a taxi meter and can be hired from designated areas. However, a fixed payment price is in force prior to taking a taxi from the Airport’s arrival lounge or the Valletta Cruise Liner Terminal. Elsewhere, it is advisable to ask beforehand for an approximate fare. Free wi-fi: wi-fi hotspots are available across Malta and Gozo in public spaces like gardens and piazzas.

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SOME STATISTICS: Population: 460,297* Archipelago: Malta, Gozo, Comino & Cominotto, St Paul’s Islands and Filfla Area: 316 square kilometres Status: Independence: 1964, Republic: 1974 EU membership: 2004 Religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic Official languages: Maltese and English Currency: Euro Time zone: Central European Time - GMT +1 Emergency number: 112 (ambulance, police, fire brigade) Government: Republic National Symbol: The Maltese Cross Local Councils: 68 Local Councils: 54 in Malta; 14 in Gozo Country Code: +356

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1 111 1

12 12 12 12 12

1 1 11 11

2 222 2

KERCEM

22222

Dwejra Tower

111111222 22

11111

San Blas Bay

333333

11 11 11 11 11 11

111111

Fungus Rock

Inland Sea

11 11 11 11

Azure Window

Tal-Gzira Battery

Peter's Pool Il-Ponta L-Kbira

Fort Delimara

Pretty Bay

ZURRIEQ Wardija Tower Tal-Bakkari Hal-Far

Delimara Point

Malta Freeport

1 1 11 11 Hasan's Cave

Benghisa Point

Wied Iz-Znuber

FILFLA

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