Malta Travel Forum

Hi guys,

I'm in the early stage of my holiday plannings for next year (10 days in March or early April). At the moment, my favourite destination will be Malta.

What do you think, is it a good time? I'm thinking of spending as much time as possible outside -- is Malta a good place for hiking?
Does anyone now a nice (and not too expensive) breakfast hotel?

Thanks in advance

Tobias.

We are 4 adults, visiting Valetta this summer on a cruise ship.
What do you recommend to do?

Would love to know the cheapest way to get from Malta to Paris. Any ideas

We are a couple in late sixties and we are looking for a company who would meet our needs in an organised day tour of the island. We have also found in the past that booking such trips with our travel company can be more expensive than booking direct with a local tour organisation.

Thanks all

Hello everyone. My wife and I will be bed and breakfasting at the Waterfront Hotel for 7 nights towards the end of April.

We wish to enjoy a different dining experience each evening within a short distance from our hotel.

Information regarding restaurants would be welcome.

Thanks in advance

Hi all - we drove to Malta in Aug 08 from UK. We travelled Dover - Dunkerque, through Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy stopping along the way. We then caught a ferry from Napoli (Naples) overnight to Palermo (Sicily) and then drove across Sicily to Pozzallo and caught the Virtu Ferries catarmaran to Valletta (Malta). There were 3 families and we all towed our Ford Escort race cars to race at Hal-Far Raceway. We all won trophies in our classes entered and stayed for 7 days before journeying back home again. It was a fantastic adventure and we saw some beautiful scenery along the way!

This year we are making the trip again but only 2 of the families (the 3rd family left their race car there and he flies over to race during the year - coming over again next week-end 13-15 March). We stayed in Bugibba in the Falcon Court apartments which were clean and VERY cheap for mid August (although basic as we were on a budget).

This year we will be taking the new ferry service from Genoa all the way down to Valletta (39 hours) which will make our journey a little more relaxing (it will also be 1600 miles less driving and €1000 less). And we have located a house to rent for 10 days in Mqabba. We will be racing again on 21/22/23 August at Hal-Far and our holiday is based around the racing so we are not looking for accommodation overlooking a beautiful bay.

We know that Mqabba is very close to the airport but can anyone else tell me anything about the village??

Oh, and I forgot to say, we absolutely love your country and we spend as many week-ends there as we can. Usually staying in Bugibba or St Julians areas as we have many Maltese racing friends in Zabbar and surrounding areas.

Thanks for your replies :o)

could you tell me, approximately, how much is renting a sunbed on a beach in malta?
and how much is a beach umbrella?

usually buying refreshments or food in the bars on the beaches is very expensive?

thanks!

can any one tell me if the shops are open all day and every day

Hello Everyone:

My wife and I will be in Malta at the end of Feb./March. We would like to take day trips to Sicily and to Tunisia. I have read reviews on this site saying that flights might be better. Does anyone have any specific advice, taken both modes of transportation and has an opinion on which was better if not less expensive?

Has anyone stayed at the Island Residence Club at Golden Sands and how was it?

Thanks for all your help!

Hi everybody,

my name is Peter.

I am looking for cheap accommodation from 2th of January 2009, as I plan to spend a longer time in Malta as an overseas student. A bedsit, a one room flat or a studio flat would be perfect. Any suggestions are welcome.
Internet connection is essential.

Thanks

Peter

Hi everybody,

my name is Peter.
I am arriving in Malta on the 5th of December 2008.
I am looking for cheap accommodation, as I plan to spend a longer time in Malta as an overseas student. A bedsit, a one room flat or a studio flat would be perfect. Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks

Peter

Can anyone suggest somewhere to rent an apartment for 2 weeks near a beach.We have 3 children 12,10 and 8.So, we don't need nightlife but would like public transport.Restuarants and icecream are our priorities.
Thanks, Jim.

Have never been to Malta but have a chance to stay at the OCEAN CLUB at RAMLA BAY. Does anyone know of this place? Also, I would like to know if the beaches in Malta are sandy and safe. Thanks

Am considering taking a cheap studio apartment for myself in November.
Initially will be one month and will possibly extend it to 3.

Are there any walking/non competitve cycling clubs and is there enough variation to see?

Any advice on a longer term stay would be appreciated.

Two of us will be in Malta in Nov. via cruise ship. We have a tour booked to visit Mdina and all it's treasures!! We are certainly very excited about visiting this interesting island. Both of us are intersted in shopping for locally made items and would appreciate information of what might be purchased in Mdina and the location of the shop. I understand lace, filigree jewelry, and perhaps glass and pottery are locally made. Is this correct? Any information is needed as we have limited time for shopping as there is so much to enjoy of the history i'm researching. We aren't interested in imported items but only items that support the Malta residents. From what i'm reading, this will be my favortie port of our trip and my husband will probably return for a week with me in the near future.

greetings from new zealand .i have never known anyone who has been to malta.its not a place most kiwis would not know where it was ,but we are comming over for 3 days from the 4th september ,and thought through vt try and meet a local that may have half a day free to show us there country,although we will explore ourselves, locals know the special places that tourists don't often find. its worth a shot.(interests;the sea .the history.anything old,as nz has nothing swimming.cycling.geocaching.photography etc)
kind regards lyn&lyn email; gentry01@ihug.co.nz
ps we have seen a lot of the world, some many times,but never with local input

Hi, Our cruise ship is docking in Malta (Valleta) for one day only. I love the water and think that a snorkelling trip to the Blue Lagoon and Comino would be a great way to spend the day. Has anyone used Aquatica dive outfit before and if so what was your experience?

Does anybody know Belmonte Heights appartments? I know they are located in Sliema, but that's all I can find.

Thanks

Hopefully my last question in here! You have all be so helpful!

What are prices like? I fly-out on 30th and am looking to get my Euros in the next few days.

How much for a beer? A coffee? bus ticket?

In general terms, obviously, but it would help with my calculations!

I go to Qawra in 2 weeks and have more-or-less got an idea of the trips I would like to go-on whilst on holiday.
I am sure my tour rep will try to sell me lots of trips but I wondered how other members arranged their trips? Did you use a local operator or go it alone using the buses or a hire car etc?
I want to see Sicily in order to get a flavour of the place (I would love to see Mt Etna) and must surely see the blue Lagoon and Blue Grotto which are mentioned in all the guide books.
Any tips?

Hi, does any one know the current exchange rate from pounds sterling to euros if you change it in Malta.
Thanks, Terry

Anyone know a cheap way to get to Malta from London (or UK at any rate), leaving endish-July returning mid-Aug? I note that regular BA fare is almost the same as to Hong Kong!

Is it worthwhile to go via somewhere else, eg Brussels?

Are there any ferries other than to Sicily? Eg. Spain or N Africa

I am looking-forward to my holiday in Malta (Qawra) at the end of June and wondered what the shops were like for wines and spirits?

I often wait until I get to the airportonly to find a limited stock - or else buy lots of drinks in shops only to find that the airport duty-free is much better!

Is it similar to typical Spanish resorts? Are the shops well-stocked (and cheap?).

Finally, can you get "Cuarenta Y Tres Licor 43" in Malta? (That is our favourite tipple to bring-home!)

Many thanks! Cheers!

Hi Malta VT,s

HAVE PREVIOUSLY USED THE HELICOPTER TRANSFER FROM MALTA TO GOZO.

TRIED CONTACTING THEIR WEBSITE ,EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER... ALL WERE DEAD.

DOES THIS SERVICE STILL EXIST ?

THANKS

MIKE C in Scotland

Hello,

does anyone have tips for a holiday to Malta with our son of 1 1/2 year old ? Best beaches to go to ? Playgardens ? experience of stay at Le Meridien St Julians (playgarden at the hotel- food for kids)? Good restaurants with kids ?
Any advise on carrental ? we are considering to book a car only for a few days ? Best do it locally or rather in advance ?
We'll be travelling beginning of September.
Thanks for your help !!!

valletta is one of our cruise ports of call. i'd like info on making the most of my time, i.e. must see places, restaurants. i read there are ferries to the other islands, about 20 minutes each way. any info on fees. is it better to take the bus to locations on malta or walk? where can i get a map of the routes and is there an all day, on/off bus pass?

Hi. My husband & I will be travelling to Malta in APril (from South Africa). We prefer to stay away from the main tourist areas & being close to the sea is not essential. We prefer to stay in a small village and experience ife as the locals live it rather that as the tourists in the resorts. Can anyone suggest a suitable village(somewhere central from where we can explore the rest of the island). Unfortunately it is important fo us to be near a wifi hotspot or have accommodation with broadband access as we do need to keep in touch with our company while away. Any recommendations of places to stay. Self-catering (in an apartment or villa will be best). PLease suggest a good location as well as good acommodation if possible. Thanks Janet

hello.has anyone stayed or know of simon's apartments on depiro st sliema.or can you recommend an apt in either sliema or st julians.not in paceville as i've heard it is very noisy there.
thank you.

I am travelling to Malta (staying in Qawra)in June 2008, with my healthy and curious mother of 78. However, she is not that agile.
She likes a good time, shopping, scenery and food!
Can anyone recommend good boat/sailing trips, day trips, seafood restaurants ON THE WATER, easy shopping areas.
I think she will be fine taking the local buses - they look easy to navigate!
Look forward to any great tips.
susan.

This might not be of help for some people, but it might help some!

I think the Maltese government has signed agreements with the Austrian and Italian governments to allow people from outside the EU, USA, Canada, Aus, NZ etc to apply for visas at their embassies where Malta has no embassy or High Commission.

This document explains where to go:

http://www.foreign.gov.mt/images/files/file/where%20third%20country%20nationals%20appl