How To Use This E-Book
Getting Around the e-Book
This Pocket Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration and planning advice for your visit to Malta, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.
The guide begins with our selection of Top 10 Attractions, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan unmissable experiences. The Introduction and History chapters paint a vivid cultural portrait of Malta, and the Where to Go chapter gives a complete guide to all the sights worth visiting. You will find ideas for activities in the What to Do section, while the Eating Out chapter describes the local cuisine and gives listings of the best restaurants. The Travel Tips offer practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, there are carefully selected hotel listings.
In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.
Maps
All key attractions and sights in Malta are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.
Images
Youll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Malta. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.
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Table of Contents
Maltas Top 10 Attractions
Top Attraction #1
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Mostas Santa Maria Assunta Church
Inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. For more information, .
Top Attraction #2
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Gozo
This green little island has retained a more traditional lifestyle than its bigger neighbour. For more information, .
Top Attraction #3
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Mdina
Maltas former capital is full of atmospheric medieval streets and Baroque cultural treasures. For more information, .
Top Attraction #4
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The Blue Grotto
Take in the dazzling azure waters of this lovely sea cave. For more information, .
Top Attraction #5
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St Johns Co-Cathedral
The severe faade of this Valletta landmark belies the ornate beauty to be found within. For more information, .
Top Attraction #6
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Marsaxlokk
The boats at this picturesque fishing port bear a painted eye to ward off evil. For more information, .
Top Attraction #7
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Water sports
The crystal-clear waters around the islands make Malta a popular choice for water sports enthusiasts. For more information, .
Top Attraction #8
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The Citadel, Gozo
An impressive structure. For more information, .
Top Attraction #9
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Melliea Bay
The best sandy beach on Malta, Gadira, lies on this beautiful bay, and borders a nature reserve. For more information, .
Top Attraction #10
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Ancient temples
Sites such as the 5400-year-old Mnajdra bear witness to Maltas unique early history. For more information, .
A Perfect Day In Malta
7.00am
Morning walk
Enjoy the early morning calm with a walk along Golden Bay. The beach is a tranquil oasis at this time of day.
9.00am
Breakfast
Head to Crystal Palace (Triq San-Pawl) on the outskirts of Rabat for a tasty breakfast of pastizzi . This hole-in-the-wall establishment offers some of the islands best varieties of this traditional snack.
10.00am
Rabat train
Hop on the Rabat train which will take you around the outskirts of this rural area. Great fun and quite informative, too.
11.00am
Exploring Mdina
Walk through Mdina and catch a showing of the Mdina Experience documentary, which offers an excellent overview of local history. Dont forget to take in the stunning view from the bastions before you go.