Good morning! And a beautiful day to you hope you're having a wonderful day.
Today I've been having a little look through my instagram feed
and it's brought back so many wonderful memories of the amazing places I have
visited in the last years, and now as travel is starting to open up again
I decided to have a look through and select some places to put some guides together for you
to make it easier for you to visit these places. Now today I've selected Malta.
Malta is definitely worth a visit. It's an often overlooked destination but its unique location
between Europe and Africa gives it an amazing character with a mixture
of influences tossed together on this small group of islands
of incredible history, friendly people and beautiful beaches.
Getting to Malta is fairly easy with many places all over Europe offering quite good budget
flights into the international airport which is based here just south of the capital Valletta.
Which brings us nicely to our next point, where to stay in Malta. Fortunately Malta is not very big
so you can stay in one place and visit all the main attractions in day trips.
Now here is a breakdown of the main attractions and areas of Malta and what each one is good for.
Valletta.
Malta's capital Valletta is one of Europe's smallest capitals
and walking around the street is like taking a historic stroll through an open-air museum. The
whole city is a UNESCO heritage site. There is a lot to see and do in this tiny capital
which means the streets can get busy during the day but they get very quiet at night.
There are plenty of places to eat and drink all with lovely unique views.
Accommodation is a little more expensive being the capital,
with mostly mid to high-end choices of hotels and apartments.
Sliema
Starting life as a small fishing village Sliema is now a bustling town with a distinctive feel.
Old buildings blend with new apartment buildings and office complexes, a good choice for singles
couples or groups that want to be close to all the action with pubs bars restaurants clubs and cafes
lining the promenade that stretches to St Julian's where the best night life in Malta is to be found.
Saint Julian's
Just up the coast from Sliema is St Julian's, most well known for
its nightlife and clubbing area Paceville which offers a great variety of nightclubs and bars.
St Julian's is also a good area for restaurants and entertainment with
a cinema area, bowling arena and a big shopping complex.
Saint Julian's is most suited for a younger crowd
looking for entertainment, good food and nightlife.
Qawra, Bugibba and St Pauls Bay
These three villages along the northern coast of Malta are some of the most popular tourist
areas in the summer season with lots of lovely beaches close by, a mixture of accommodation
from budget to four star and good public transport links to the rest of the island.
Mellieha
On the north of Malta is this picturesque village that overlooks Malta's largest sandy beach with
a pleasant village character. Mellieha has everything you need for a lazy peaceful holiday
in Malta. It is situated on a hill providing beautiful views over the surrounding area,
but it does mean you should be prepared for some steep uphill walks. It is a good
location for exploring Gozo and Comino, and close to some of the best beaches in Malta.
Gozo
Sometimes referred to as what Malta used to be like, Gozo is the second last
largest island of Malta with a small population making it a much quieter place to stay. With a
more relaxed pace of life and a more rural way of life Gozo is perfect for anyone wanting to forget
the stress and commotion of life and enjoy the history and landscapes of this special island.
Accommodation is scattered around the island and you can find affordable hotels
and apartments through to luxury five-star boutique hotels and self-catering villas.
Public transport is not so good so renting a vehicle is a good idea if opting to go for Gozo.
When to visit Malta
You can visit Malta and enjoy all its delights
all year, but some months are definitely better for different things than others.
April May and June
The weather is generally sunny but it's not too hot, the water is warming up for swimming
and it's not too crowded.
July August and September are the busiest months to visit Malta
with sunny clear blue skies, warm waters lapping at the busy beaches
and a steady rise in humidity. Ideal if you like the heat and are looking to make new friends.
October and November the crowds disappear but the pleasant warm
weather lingers. It's a great time to get low prices and more space to yourself.
December January and February. The coldest and wettest months of the year in Malta
but not cold like mainland Europe cold. It's not so good for the beaches but if
you're going for the history and want to spend time looking around
the old churches and museums you can get some great bargains on accommodation.
That leaves us with March. The end of the rains, beginning of the warmer temperature
March is a mixed month for weather but quiet and cheap for flights and accommodation.