Malta

[Flashback]

So, I just had a look at my TR on Malta. Conclusion :"Must go back!"

As it happens, I have a window of 6 days at the end of June, when I'm in France, after a cruise. I only want to go to Gozo, so currently am thinking of flying CDG - MLA on Air France, get the fast ferry from Valetta to Mgarr (Gozo), stay a night or two, then go back, probably another night in Valetta. Ideally fly back to Marseille, if I can talk myself into flying Ryanair.

I'm sure you've already found:

Home - Visit Gozo

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Also

Highlights tour of Gozo | Mayjo private tours

Explore the best sights Gozo has to offer! Private, personalised high quality tours from a car tour to a comfortable minivan.

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I was thinking maybe 5-7 days in Malta - I don't really want to be rushing. I want to see the sights but also have a bit of time sitting on a balcony looking over the sea reading my book and sipping a wine or coughtail or two

Defo at least 2 nights on Gozo.

This is the @RooFlyer mentioned.

Where did you stay? I think I want an apartment rather than a hotel so I can chill a bit

I can dig out ours as well, location was good and parking was as good as you can find in the area if you do have a car. We took the car on the ferry too for our time in Gozo. Also have some tips there if needed.

 

[Treecliffe]

We were in Malta last April for a couple of days and loved it. One of our highlights was a visit to the ancient walled city of Mdina which long ago was the capital of Malta. The historic centre within the walls is beautifully preserved (and car free), and from the ramparts there are great views over the island. It was an easy bus ride from Valetta.

Also, the water taxi ride in one of the traditional small wooden boats that run across the harbour between Valetta and the Three Cities was wonderful and really cheap

 

[VPS]

Defo at least 2 nights on Gozo.

I can dig out ours as well, location was good and parking was as good as you can find in the area if you do have a car. We took the car on the ferry too for our time in Gozo. Also have some tips there if needed.

Any tips gratefully received. I want to try and book the accommodation today. I don't think I'll get a car.

I hadn't thought about going to Gozo but will do some more research

 

[RooFlyer]

I hadn't thought about going to Gozo but will do some more research

At quickest, you could do it in a day trip on the fast ferry and Uber around.

I'd also like Gozo tips @Flashback

 

[VPS]

Interesting looking at lots of AirBnb in Malta and 95% don't have a dishwasher. Luckily I've found somewhere that does. I can't get my delicate little hands all wrinkly

 

[Cessna 180]

I have amended my next trip in May to arrive in Malta.
I need to go to Scicily for a few days and this is the closest/easiest I have found on points. A short Ryan flight, either that night or the next day to CTA. ~100 Aussie.
I looked at the ferry too but that seemed more complex for no real benefit.

Thinking of staying in Three Cities for the night.

I had never really given the place much thought until about a week ago!

 

[Cessna 180]

Interesting looking at lots of AirBnb in Malta and 95% don't have a dishwasher. Luckily I've found somewhere that does. I can't get my delicate little hands all wrinkly

Haha, I love washing a few dishes, keep the place clean.

For me though it is a clothes washing machine. I don't like taking dirty socks etc in my case the next day.

 

[VPS]

Haha, I love washing a few dishes, keep the place clean.

For me though it is a clothes washing machine. I don't like taking dirty socks etc in my case the next day.

I want both

 

[ayebee]

We dropped in on Malta for 4 nights in May 2023.
It was our "get over the flight and jet lag" location for that trip, so we were fairly relaxed about trying to see too much, however we did visit the Hypogeum (fascinating & book early), wandered Valletta, Mdina, and Sunday market at Marsaxlokk.

We stayed in Senglea in a small hotel "The Snop House" which was very comfortable and personalised.
Breakfast each day was basically continental style, but with daily variations of local interest.
We found several excellent restaurants along the waterfront.

There is usually a short ferry ride from Senglea to Valetta but we happened to stay when the harbour was too rough, so we took the bus, which was conveniently close the hotel. We never bothered with taxis as the buses were cheap and easy.

Edit - other than buses, the hotel did organise a car from / to airport for an agreed price which seemed reasonable

 

[clifford]

At the risk of being called all sorts of names, I would suggest that this one bedroom apartment is a very nice place to stay in the Valetta area' at Birgu, a very historical place with many interesting sites. Not to mention the ferry to Valetta and good bus connections and inexpensive Uber fares to the airport and elsewhere. So we won't dwell on that.

I know that many on this board would frown on such an inexpensive gem, but there we are.

Anyway, here we go:

GELMIF Apartments, Vittoriosa, Malta

Set in Vittoriosa, 1.5 km from Rinella Bay Beach and 3.

www.booking.com

Oh, and I should have mentioned it, I have actually stayed there. The booking.com photos are pretty accurate.

 

[VPS]

At the risk of being called all sorts of names, I would suggest that this one bedroom apartment is a very nice place to stay in the Valetta area' at Birgu, a very historical place with many interesting sites. Not to mention the ferry to Valetta and good bus connections and inexpensive Uber fares to the airport and elsewhere. So we won't dwell on that.

I know that many on this board would frown on such an inexpensive gem, but there we are.

Anyway, here we go:

GELMIF Apartments, Vittoriosa, Malta

Set in Vittoriosa, 1.5 km from Rinella Bay Beach and 3.

www.booking.com

Oh, and I should have mentioned it, I have actually stayed there. The booking.com photos are pretty accurate.

Thanks but I have already booked somewhere that I consider good value - a bit more than this but a great location and no stairs - post TKR I avoid lots of stairs if I have a choice

 

[Flashback]

At quickest, you could do it in a day trip on the fast ferry and Uber around.

I'd also like Gozo tips @Flashback

I can pop over a dump of our itinerary (and secret parking spots!) if that's of use.

Interesting looking at lots of AirBnb in Malta and 95% don't have a dishwasher. Luckily I've found somewhere that does. I can't get my delicate little hands all wrinkly

Gloves, VPS, gloves!

A few spots worth checking out..... in no particular order. I had a good viewing spot up at a public park for the cannons firing etc., but for some reason can't find the exact spot we went up to.

• Marsaxslokk Harbour Marsaxlokk Harbour · RGRW+88G, Marsaxlokk, Malta
• Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex · Triq It Tempji Neolitici, Ħal Tarxien TXN 1063, Malta
• Take the 3 cities ferry 3 cities Valetta ferry · VGV7+Q9X, Valletta, Malta
• Head to Rabat and wander around the streets
• Mosta Rotunda Mosta Rotunda · Rotunda Square, Mosta MST 2014, Malta
• Popeye Village Popeye Village · Triq Tal-Prajjet, Il-Mellieħa, Malta

On Gozo...

• Qollo I-Bajda Battery Qolla l-Bajda Battery · 37H2+VGJ, Żebbuġ, Malta
• The salt pans surrounding/just past there, too Salt Pans · 36HW+VCV, Żebbuġ, Malta
• Marsalforn was a good town to stay in and walking distance of the 2 above.
• Ta' Dbiegi Crafts village https://maps.app.goo.gl/MV3tKGNxeeymxw9Y9
• Some surrounding churches https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mji5yXSoVUHxSza6 , https://maps.app.goo.gl/yaiGpek2SY5YNvXg9
• Bethlehem in Ghajnsielem (Gozo) - time of year dependent of course...... but I think it's always there as a permanent structure to wander around? https://maps.app.goo.gl/BdVDtyjeR7C4wX5V7
• Ggantija Archeological Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/rmujUxHnSn7Fht5c8

This isn't an exhaustive list..... but there's plenty more. It all depends on how much time you have.

 

[VPS]

I can pop over a dump of our itinerary (and secret parking spots!) if that's of use.

Gloves, VPS, gloves!

A few spots worth checking out..... in no particular order. I had a good viewing spot up at a public park for the cannons firing etc., but for some reason can't find the exact spot we went up to.

• Marsaxslokk Harbour Marsaxlokk Harbour · RGRW+88G, Marsaxlokk, Malta
• Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex · Triq It Tempji Neolitici, Ħal Tarxien TXN 1063, Malta
• Take the 3 cities ferry 3 cities Valetta ferry · VGV7+Q9X, Valletta, Malta
• Head to Rabat and wander around the streets
• Mosta Rotunda Mosta Rotunda · Rotunda Square, Mosta MST 2014, Malta
• Popeye Village Popeye Village · Triq Tal-Prajjet, Il-Mellieħa, Malta

On Gozo...

• Qollo I-Bajda Battery Qolla l-Bajda Battery · 37H2+VGJ, Żebbuġ, Malta
• The salt pans surrounding/just past there, too Salt Pans · 36HW+VCV, Żebbuġ, Malta
• Marsalforn was a good town to stay in and walking distance of the 2 above.
• Ta' Dbiegi Crafts village Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village · 3646+22X, Triq Franġisk Portelli, L-Għarb, Malta
• Some surrounding churches The Basilica and Collegiate Parish church of the Visitation of Our Lady · 3665+2H6, Għarb, Malta , Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu · Shrine, Ta' Pinu, Road, Għarb, Malta
• Bethlehem in Ghajnsielem (Gozo) - time of year dependent of course...... but I think it's always there as a permanent structure to wander around? Bethlehem in Ghajnsielem (Gozo) · 27GR+G5H, Ghajnsielem, Malta
• Ggantija Archeological Park Ġgantija Archaeological Park · Triq John Otto Bayer, Ix-Xagħra, Malta

This isn't an exhaustive list..... but there's plenty more. It all depends on how much time you have.

Excellent thank you. I’ll be in Valetta at least 7 nights

 

[Flashback]

Excellent thank you. I’ll be in Valetta at least 7 nights

IMHO too much time, but I guess if you do day trips out instead that works....... but a car makes that far easier.

 

[jastel]

Was going to mention the Popeye Village but figured it wouldnt be there anymore...
There is a big water tank thing for movies as well somewhere I saw.

 

[Coops1]

Just caught on to this thread from the plane wing thread. We spent 6 nights in Malta in May. Flew from Luxembourg, and then ferried to Sicily. It was fantastic. The war history, forts, museums, the harbours, the geology, food….how far do I go.

We stayed in Valletta 4 nights and Gozo 2 nights. If we had time again, it would be 4 Valletta, another 2-3 outside of Valetta in a smaller town, and then 3 or 4 on Gozo. Saying that, we saw heaps.

Am I allowed to link Instagram reels here? I do 60 photos a day, just for safety of not losing phone. Will come back later today with the list of places we went to

But a must do, is the Rooftop restaurant at the Embassy Hotel in Valetta itself. Think, no booking, sorry fully booked out, getting past security into the lift just to look and see if we will come back, finding the maitre’d, pleading for a place in the corner, then being given the best table with the best sunset view and the greatest of foods.

Missed the Salt Flats on Gozo, but got to Dwerja Bay. Just google it!

 

[Coops1]

Let me know if Instagram links here are ok? I don’t mind sharing. One day I will get to do a TR.

 

[VPS]

IMHO too much time, but I guess if you do day trips out instead that works....... but a car makes that far easier.

I just need a couple of days to chill as well. I've got a nice apartment with a sea view and plan on spending a couple of days relaxing and reading. Alcohol may be involved

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Let me know if Instagram links here are ok? I don’t mind sharing. One day I will get to do a TR.

I think others have posted Instagram links here without issues but you previous post was just a photo

 

[RooFlyer]

Excellent thank you. I’ll be in Valetta at least 7 nights

Going back to my previous trip report on Malta, I concluded by saying 'Malta needs at least 10 days'. That included Gozo.

With my last trip and upcoming trip, it’ll be a total of seven days but I am time limited this time due to me substituting Malta for another place I was going to go to ( the south of France).

 

[Coops1]

I think others have posted Instagram links here without issues but you previous post was just a photo

Yeah photo was just a copy. If your on Instagram look up ashcoops1 Feel free to peruse my profile links on Gozo, SQ flight etc. I dont mind sharing

- stayed at Palais le Brun, renovated beautifully and a pool
- bought the Heritage Malta Multisite pass and visited a heap of museums (paid for itself!)
- used public transport mainly


Just listing some of the highlights, and what I consider impressive and must dos (left off the ok's)
- Upper and Lower Barakka - amazingly renovated heritage and views !
- Walked most of the Valetta streets, so much architecture, colorful windows and doors
- A DEFINITE MUST is the Grandmaster Palace Courtyard - most amazing museum I have ever seen, think 7500 piece display of original medieval armor, swords and crossbows. circa 16th century St John etc!
- Silent City of Mdina and St Pauls Catacombs
- Fort St Elmo and St Angelo
- the numerous yacht berths (think Below Deck Med!)
- walked from Sliema to St Georges bay along the walkways
- tripped across the Valetta waterways in a small boat for 2EUR!
- as I said in previous post Embassy Hotel Rooftop Bar (we seek these in every city)
- Maritime museum (albeit its closed and they have an alternative on-site)
- Underground Malta tour
- Dwerja Bay Gozo
- Blue Lagoon on Comino Island - beautiful island and water (move well past the hordes!)
- Victoria, Gozo and the citadel ruins
- about 5 of the 46 Gozo churches
- * missed the salt pans !!! send a pic if you get there


Was posting several photos, but then thought I was hijacking this thread (should do own TR!), so will leave you with one of Comino Island looking back to the Blue Lagoon and Gozo in distance