Rough Guides - The Mini Rough Guide to Malta (Travel Guide eBook)

How To Use This E-Book

Getting Around the e-Book

This Rough Guide Mini e-book is designed to inspire you and help you plan for your visit to Malta, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.The guide begins with our selection of Highlights, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan an unforgettable trip. The Introduction and History and Culture chapters give the lowdown on Malta, past and present, while the Out and About chapter is a comprehensive guide to all the best sights. You will find ideas for getting active in Things to Do, while the Food and Drink chapter introduces you to the local cuisine and gives listings of our favourite restaurants by area. Travel Essentials offers just that; practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, Where to Stay provides a special selection of hotels for every budget.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.

About Rough Guides

Published in 1982, the first Rough Guide to Greece was created by Mark Ellingham and a small group of friends who couldnt find a guidebook to meet their needs. Combining a contemporary, journalistic style with a thoroughly practical approach to travellers needs, the immediate success of the book spawned a series that rapidly covered dozens of destinations. These days, Rough Guides include recommendations from budget to luxury and cover more than 120 destinations worldwide, all regularly updated by our team of ever curious, roaming writers. These Rough Guide Minis may be small, but they are packed with information and inspiration and offer amazing value for money.

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Table of Contents

10 THINGS NOT TO MISS

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1. Mostas Santa Maria Assunta Church

Inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. For more information, .

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2. Gozo

This green little island has retained a more traditional lifestyle than its bigger neighbour. For more information, .

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3. Mdina

Maltas former capital is full of atmospheric medieval streets and Baroque cultural treasures. For more information, .

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4. The Blue Grotto

Take in the dazzling azure waters of this lovely sea cave. For more information, .

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5. St Johns Co-Cathedral

The severe facade of this Valletta landmark belies the ornate beauty to be found within. For more information, .

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6. Marsaxlokk

The boats at this picturesque fishing port bear a painted eye to ward off evil. For more information, .

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7. Watersports

The crystal-clear waters around the islands make Malta a popular choice for watersports enthusiasts. For more information, .

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8. The Citadel, Gozo

An impressive structure. For more information, .

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9. Melliea Bay

The best sandy beach on Malta, Gadira, lies on this beautiful bay, and borders a nature reserve. For more information, .

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10. 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 before it gets busy. The beach is a tranquil oasis at this time of day. Keep walking south along the cliffs towards Ghajn Tuffieha beach. Once you get there, take a rest and admire scenic views of the coast.

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.

1.00pm

Palazzo Parisio. Head inland to Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar. This historic stately home is stunning and well worth a visit. After a tour of the palace, enjoy a delicious lunch in its lush Mediterranean garden.

3.00pm

Valletta. Valletta is bursting with culture, so use your afternoon to wander through a couple of museums. St James Cavalier is ideal for art lovers, while the Grand Masters Palace makes you feel as though you have stepped back in time.

5.00pm

Spa time. Its time to relax. St Julians and Sliema have some of the islands best spas, such as Thai Sawadee Spa and the Apollo Day Spa. You can then sit back by the pool or head to sandy St Georges Bay.

7.30pm

Spinola Bay for dinner. Stay in the area for dinner. Spinola Bay is the spot for foodies, with a great variety of choices on offer. Look for restaurants that are packed with locals.