Valletta Travel Forum

Hi,

We're going to Sliema in December this year. We'd normally go to The Gambia for some winter sun but can't this year because I'm pregnant! We're used to self catering and are seasoned travellers, but this time we've got for a bit of luxury and are staying half-board!

We would like to have a relaxed week site-seeing using local transport and walking as much as I can. I know some of Valletta streets are steep but are there any tourist places I should avoid?

Also, any food I should avoid, or anything you suggest we take with us, English tea I guess ;-)

Many thanks

Lynn

Malta is Europe and very British, indeed! You don't have to bring anything but plenty of money. Malta is not a cheap place. The rest is for sale.

...but Malta is worth a holiday!

I can't think of any places which you should avoid. Yes, some of the Valletta streets are a little steep but there shouldn't be any problems because they have steps. Perhaps you might be more careful walking in the older parts of the city....some of the footpaths need maintenance. As to food...there is nothing which should be avoided and you won't need to bring anything as you will find everything here...you will probably be served English tea in most of the restaurants and cafes :-) Hope you have a lovely time here and happy pregnancy! Anne

Malta is quite coldish in winter, but should be very enjoyable for a week of rest.
A good site for tips is Elly01. Mine is still a work-in-progress.
As far as food is concerned, if it looks good, it is safe to eat.
Malta may be more English than the English...forget the Tea!
Malta you either love or hate. I mostly love it. Look at the Malta Travel Guides, it will give you answers to questions you are yet to ask!
Enjoy!

Malta is still very british, so forget about bringing tea, and also the food is great, mediterrnean. I went to Malta in early january and a jumper and jacket were fine, but think about thick pyjamas : they don t usually have heating in the buildings.
I stayed in Valetta at the coronation hotel, and from the gates of the city you have all the bus lines you need : go to Marsaxlok, and don t miss Mdina and the Hypogeum, the blue grotto.
I loved Malta and as it is small you get to see a lot.
Raphy

Sliema has lots of very good restaurants and shops so it's a good place to base yourselves. I know in the tourist season there are plenty of buses that go along the Sliema seafront for tourist excursions, so you don't have to change in Valletta, otherwise you'll have to catch a bus to the main terminus in Valletta and change there.

Mdina and Rabat are a great day out, plus Valletta has many interesting churches, museums and galleries. Lots of steps, though you can always get a horsedrawn carriage!

More pics and tips on my pages, happy travels!