The museum is a wonderful introduction to the history of Malta and its people. Of added note is the building itself, known as Auberge de Provence, which was built for the Knights of St John. It was in use as a military base until Its interior was modified in the late 17th century, and is considered to be one of the finest Baroque cathedrals in all of Europe. It was heavily damaged during the war, although the artwork and interiors were removed and thus saved; the church was restored in the s and s, and again in the s.
Casa Rocca Piccola is a Maltese noble palace, still owned and lived in by a noble family. The marquis and marchioness de Piro often lead the guided tours, which take place daily and highlight the long and storied history of both the palace and the family.
Included in the house tour are the summer dining room, once an outdoor terrace now enclosed, and one of three bomb shelters which can shelter up to people each. Head for Mar Casar, an organic and natural winery that produces vegan and vegetarian wines. The winemaker, Mark Cassar, uses two methods to produce wine, including a unique ancient method known as qvevri.
Qvevri originated in the Republic of Georgia and is the process of sealing the grapes, skins, and seeds into clay pottery, then burying the pots in the ground to allow them to ferment into wine.
Cassar also uses a holistic biodynamic approach to produce several varietals. The main temple is atop a hill, offering vast views out to sea, while there is another large megalithic temple at the base of the hill. Located in a 19th century Victorian covered market, the food market offers a variety of international flavours. With three levels of incredible dining options, you are sure to find something to savour.
They are older than Valletta and an incredibly important and historic part of Malta. But if you do have car, make sure to stay away from the main roads around rush hour. Traffic jams take forever! Note: If you're short on time, you could also visit Gozo and Comino in just one day , as blogster Taylor describes in her travel report.
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The Saint John — This hotel is the perfect place to stay in you have a higher budget and are looking for a bit of luxury on your trip to Malta. Excellently located in Valletta, they have a number of wonderful, air-conditioned rooms on offer, fantastic facilities, and hour reception. Click here to browse other hotels in Valletta!
Start your day the way the Maltese do — with a swim in the harbour! While it may not look far on the map, the bus can take close to an hour if you factor in traffic. There are many seafood restaurants where you can sample the daily catch, but we would wholeheartedly recommend eating at the hole-in-the-wall cafe The Rising Sun. This restaurant has no pretensions, only great food, affordable prices, and incredibly friendly owners. It is a bit of a hike to reach it, but the views are lovely and it can be a good way to work off all of that food!
This is why the fourth day of this seven-day Malta itinerary sees you heading to the second largest island in the Maltese archipelago — Gozo! While Gozo is often considered a day trip there are quite a few things to do on the island and it offers a refreshing change of pace from the busy island of Malta.
To get to Gozo, hop on the bus to Cirkewwa and catch the ferry to the island. They leave roughly every 45 minutes and the journey only takes about half an hour.
Located in the centre of the island, it has the best bus connections to everywhere else you might want to go. Spend your first day in Gozo exploring Victoria Rabat and its wonderful walled Citadella. There are a couple of vineyards to choose from, but I would especially recommend going for a tour and tasting at Tal Massar Winery. For such a small vineyard, the wines they produce are truly exquisite. End your day back in Victoria with a wonderful dinner at the wonderful Maldonado Bistro , where their delicious meals and great atmosphere are impossible to disappoint.
While Gozo is only now just gaining popularity as an overnight stay for tourists, it has long been a popular weekend escape for locals of Malta. Therefore, there are a number of great accommodation choices if you choose to stay in Gozo rather than Malta. Santa Martha Hostel — A great option for budget and solo travellers, this small hostel is excellently located in the Gozitan resort town of Marsalforn.
They have a friendly staff, clean facilities, and a few different rooms on offer. The Duke Boutique Hotel — Located in Victoria, the biggest city on Gozo, this boutique hotel is an excellent place to base yourself on the island. They have a range of rooms available all with air conditioning and a free breakfast is available in the nightly rate.
Private Rental — Gozo has a range of fantastic private rentals such as this historic farmhouse with a pool and this beautiful sea view apartment. Click here to see the best private rentals in Gozo. Click here to browse other hotels in Gozo! There are many options available to do this and it just depends on your own personal preferences! If you just want to spend a lazy day at the beach, I would recommend spending a few hours on the beautiful golden sands at Ramla Bay. If you want to see as much of the archipelago as possible during your Malta itinerary, however, it is well worth going on a sailing trip.
We spent a wonderful day sailing between all three islands, stopping at countless swimming and snorkelling spots along the way. Alternatively, you can spend this day exploring more of what the island of Gozo has to offer. Head to Xwenji Salt Pans to see how natural Gozitan sea salt is made or enjoy some of the beautiful beaches on the island while basking on the golden sands of Ramla or the quiet beach at Xlendi. After spending the day basking in the warm Mediterranean waters or exploring more the incredible island, end your second day in Gozo with a dinner at La Stanza , another of countless fantastic restaurants on the island.
Catch the ferry back from Gozo and spend your afternoon discovering the wonderful city of Rabat. The town is small and walkable, but the back alleys and architecture are lovely. The smallest of the three main islands, Comino only has three permanent residents and is a nature reserve home to rocky and barren terrain. The island is best known for its swimming spots, with the Blue Lagoon being by far the most famous.
The Crystal Lagoon however, makes a nice alternative. On land, you can walk or cycle over to the Santa Marija Tower and get some nice coastal views. Gozo is different again with a much more rural, rustic vibe and is much larger than Comino. This castle-turned-fortress is home not only to great views from atop its fortifications, but also a grand Cathedral and several museums, including the Gozo Museum of Archaeology.
Before leaving, take some time to wander the incredibly narrow back streets of Victoria lined with traditional Maltese houses. A day here will let you experience a different era in Mdina and some major religious landmarks in Rabat.
Often known as the Silent City , Mdina was long the capital of Malta. Much of a visit to Mdina involves simply wandering from one scenic square to the next down narrow, atmospheric stone streets. You may even recognize some spots, like the bridge through the main gate, as Mdina was one of the Game of Thrones filming locations in Malta. Mdina has landmarks and attractions as well. One of the best things to do there is to walk up to the ramparts at the northern end and take in sweeping views across the island.
Despite how far inland Mdina is, you can still see the coast from up here. The fortified city is also home to several preserved palaces such as Palazzo Falson , churches like St. Beyond the walls of Mdina lies the modern town of Rabat which sprang up around the fortress. Less popular than Mdina, Rabat still has its own share of sights.
In that part of Malta, the main focus is the town of Mellieha as well as a strange assortment of sights found across the countryside.
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