Malta Travel Forum

please can anyone tell me how the prices are there and if we can pay by euro or is it still with maltese money (LM)
we are going to st. pauls bay.
i hope someone can help us with this.

with thanks ermin & vika

Hello all,
I am thinking of relocating to Malta to pursue a relatively new master course (MSc in the Science of Performative Creativity) with the University of Malta. Does anyone know anything about the course or university there. The faculty seem really nice and they tell me that the third semester is in La Sapienza University, Rome.
Also, what is life like in Malta - cheap, expensive, fun, quiet? I like sport, culture, food and philosophy. Having a good time of course too! I would have to track down accommodation and commit to living there for most of two years. I am thinking a job could fund my time in Malta as there is a considerable amount of English and I have no Maltese!
Would be grateful for any advice as time is against me for entering this
October.
Cheers...

Hi. I am heading to Malta in about 3 days, but as my plain arrives in the morning and my host in Malta will only be at home at night, I would need a place to leave my backpack, some lockers. I have made a search in internet I cant't find any info regarding that. Does anyone knows if in the airport, or bus station (preferably) I can find some of those. Thanks in advance for the info !

Well we sorted-out my son's honeymoon in a recent post in the misc forum - and they are off to Malta (Qawra) next May.
A friend wants to give them some Euros for a trip and we thought about recommending an organised trip to Gozo.
When we were there ourselves we took a trip organised by our resort rep which was fantastic.
My son would like to do the same - a trip by bus, ferry , bus to see the Azur Window, Victoria, Xlendi etc etc.
Does anyone know the best way to find such a trip? They won't have the usual holiday rep this time. Possibly a shop or agent in the resort?

Hi, Im new to this forum today but have been really interested to read peoples views on Malta as im getting married there in september. We are staying in qawra at the dolmen resort hotel, we have a 2.5 year old daughter and another 11 family members are staying there also. 5 weeks to go and im getting nervous espcially after reading some awful reviews about malta, the resort, the hotel, the dog poo apparently everywhere. Im really hoping someone can give us some reasurance and maybe some tips of what we can do when we get there, places to visit etc. We are hoping to go diving as our wedding present to each other and maybe swim with dolphins. apart from that we are hoping to see some really nice sites aswell as entertain our lively daughter.

any advice or reasurance gladly accepted but please no horror stories i dont think i could take the stress lol

thanks in advance

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anyone know if this company, Malta LowcosTaxi is a legitimate and reputable company to use.

We are visiting Valletta in December and wants to use this company for a 6 hour transport tour around the island.

Here's the information from their website: http://www.transfersmalta.com/index.html

EMAIL - booking@transfersmalta.com
ADDRESS - J. Camilleri, Sunrise, Demnuq Str. , Siggiewi Malta
24 HRS MOBILE - 00356 79575146

Thank you in advance.

Twee

Finalising plans for our Malta try - woohoo

just need a bit of advise if anyone can help regarding eating out prices
i have a choice between a HB deal for 273gbp each or a BB deal at 236gbp each at the same hotel so the question is can we eat out ( and maybe cook a couple of nights in the apartment) for less than 40 gbp each - or are we better paying for HB and at least we know we will get fed

the hotel is in Qawra but i suppose Bugibba is a possibility too ( as i believe its one big expanse from one to the other

TIA of any and all suggestions
Julie

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!