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.

Hi guys,

Me and my girlfriend (both in our 25s) decided to go to Malta (Sliema) in the end of July for 4 days. Because we are going for the first time, I am not sure what to do and what to see in those 4 days.

I have searched and found couple of websites, which are really helpful, but still i would like if someone, who went/live in Malta can tell us some good places and things to do.

I can tell you our interests so it would be easier for you guys to advise us.

We would love to go to a sandy beach, we also like historical places, local markets, activities like scuba diving, surfing, camel riding, quad biking, go karting, good restaurant to eat, night out as well like good bar and if possible with belly dancing or a salsa bar, sheesha bar and things like that.

also we would like a boat cruise or ferry and also go to gozo, so would help if you can also tell what to see there

I would really appreciate if you can advise us.

Thanks

Hi All
I am going to the Corinthia Hotel in St Georges Bay in the first week of October. I take it the weather and attractions,shops,resuararnts will still be open ? and has any body stayed there , any advice please?
Thank you
Vancan7

Hi,

Im new to the forum so wanted to start with a big hi and thank-you in advance to any help i get.
I am looking to travel to Malta for a holiday, to check it out really as I plan to move there with my fiancee.
I have seen a georgous villa in Siggiewi. Can anyone tell me what this area is like or if it is a no go?
Could some one please help me with some advice for Malta? Or evan the best places to visit for a holiday so i can get a feel of the areas to move to.

Cheers
Candice

how much would I expect to pay for a taxi from the Airport to Mellieha bay

Hi, I will be in Malta for 7 days in June this year. I noticed I will also be there for the feast of St Peters and St Pauls. Could anyone tell me what this involves. Are there many celebrations and is it a public holiday. Many Thanks Connie

Hello, a friend of mine is staying at cavalieri hotel in June and is wanting to find a big supermarket that is cheaper than the smaller ones dotted around, they are hiring a car so can travel, i know that there is one closer to st georges bay as i have been there, does anyone know of anywhere closer.

many thanks

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

Hi, just to let you know that Natalie (nchram) and her sister, Jennie, and myself are meeting up for a pizza at Marco's Pizza Parlour in Sliema, Malta (next to Tex-Mex) on Sunday, 17th May at 8pm. If you're interested, just sign up at:

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or, look for the meeting at http://meetings.virtualtourist.com

Please feel free to join us! Marco makes a great pizza! Anne

hello
guys can you advise which best company for cruise from Malta to Italy and France (website Please)

Thanks&Regards

Hello People,
We coming to Malta again in May and I'd like to bring my laptop. As we're only there for 2 weeks is there any way I can get connected to the internet.Where we are staying there are no hotspots and no landline. I'm told we could use a mobile phone as a modem. Any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks in anticipation,
buncher

Hello, how do you reach the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valetta? Can you drive there or is it a climb by foot and is it easy to find?

Many thanks

HELLO ITS CONNIE AGAIN. JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS STAYED IN 2 STAR ACCOMMODATION IN SLIEMA OR ST JULIANS. I AM GOING TO MALTA IN JUNE THIS YEAR WITH MY DAUGHTER AND WOULD LIKE TO STAY IN REASONABLY PRICED ACCOMMODATION.

THANKS

HELLO EVERYONE,

IF YOU ARE IN MALTA ON SATURDAY 25TH APRIL AND WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OUR MALTA VT MEETING CHECK THE MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR MORE INFO. ITS ALWAYS GREAT TO MEET NEW VTERS. YOU CAN ALSO SEND ME AN E-MAIL.

HOPE TO SEE YOU.
STEFZAMM

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

What is it like? Is it difficult to get to by car.

Are there alot of picnic spots in the Gardens.

Thanks in advance.

Hi
I am going to Malta in a week and now I am wondering if someone can give me some info about good clubs in Sliema.

All the best !

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!

Hi,

in preparation for our trip to Malta a few more questions came up, that I hope you can help me with:

1. I am unable to find anything on ferries to Comino for the off-season. The infos either refer to masses of boats in summer or that the hotel boat is not running between Oct.-Mar.
Does someone know if and when ferries are going to/from Comino to/from either Gozo or Malta in March?
On the other hand.. is it even worth going to Comino when it is too cold for swimming? Ideally we would like to do a stop-over on the way from Gozo back to Malta, so we are talking a half-day here.

2. Does anyone have email addresses for Valletta's guesthouses e.g. Asti, Royal, Midland, Coronation etc.? Or a booking website? Does the tourism office take/forward requests? Our needs are be bit complicated, so I would rather give it in writing and avoid misunderstandings.

3. The ATP website lists the buses 32, 34 and 35 as "passing near Airport outskirts". Do they let you off on the highway and you have to dive underneath landing airplans or is it actually reasonably possible to get to the terminal? (Hey.. had it all happen before.. Anyway, this would just be an alternative to bus nr 8, since there is just one bus 8 to get us to the plane on time Sunday morning. And thirdly taxis, of course.)

Thanks in advance for all your help!

Is it possible to visit the Hypogeum and Hagar Qim in one day, if using the bus service to travel around?. Would you need to return to the bus station between trips?. How much are the buses? (I have already booked the tickets for the Hypogeum for mid April and there were not many left). Thanks

Hi,

we'll be in Malta for a week at the end of March. Since it's still off-season I was wondering whether the boats to the blue grotto will be running and when. And if they do, do they wait 2 hours until they collect enough tourists to fill the boat? And finally how much does it cost?

Thanks.

Hello VT,

My wife and I are from Sweden. Our cruise will visit Valletta on December 2, 2009. We want to do some walking in the morning but the up-hill steps will be too much for us. I have 2 ideas and hope you can help us with your comments.

We could go to the "Upper Barrakka Gardens". Can you get a bus at the waterfront or do you have to walk to the bus station at the fountain? What bus number would we take? From Barrakka Gardens we could walk back down to the waterfront. Are there several roads leading from the garden to the waterfront? Do you have a favorite route or triq? Do you have favorite places to get a cool drink and/or something light to eat along the way?

Second could walk from Valletta to Sliema and take the ferry back. Maybe we would walk to the bus station and then thru Maglio Gardens to the strand and then on to Sliema. Do you have special places you like along this
walk?

Which of these walks would you recommend for a 62 year old couple in average health? We have about 4 or 5 hours, from early (8 am) morning to around noon or 1 pm. We really like local hang-outs and a cold Cisk or 2 would be great even in December at noon.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer this question.

We are staying at the Waterfront in Sliema from March 10.
Can anyone recommend any bars/pubs/restaurants nearby here, especially were footy is shown? Is it feasable to walk to St Julians/Paceville from here and how long would it take? Is there a late night bus from/to Sliema, or how much would a taxi cost?
Thanks for your anticipated help.

Hi,
Can anybody tell me how to get from Malta airport to St.Julians Le Meridien hotel using a bus? (if it's possible at all).
Also if you can, please drop just few points on what to see/to do in Malta if you're there just for 2 days.
Thanks a lot.

Hello people from hole world!!!I am going to go to Malta in july 2009 and i want to know about accomodation there.can you recomanded me a nice hotel.

thanks
marcel from Oslo

Hello everyone!!
In May I'm going to Malta and I'll be in Bugibba.ç
I'm very interested in travelling in the country... I would like to visit Gozo, Comino (Blue Lagoon), Valletta, Mdina and elsewhere, so I've got some questions:
Is it possible to take a boat directly from Bugibba to the Blue Lagoon?
Will I be able to do all those visits in a one day trip or will I have to pernoct overthere in the destiny/ies?
Thanks a lot for your help!

i am getting married in velletta in sept 09 i am wanting to take my guests on a boat trip for the reseption. i want to book before but dont know how to get started any advice please