Susanna's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Malta is a variety of colours and places not just sun ☀️ and sea! Each season highlights different zones of these islands from green to sandy, from quiet to noisy partying venues! Hope something is up to your liking!
Għajn Tuffieħa Tower
Amazing sandy beach with jaw dropping sunsets
For trekking enthusiasts. Explore the red hued countryside and troglodyte dwellings further on.
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Il-Majjistral Nature & History Park
Triq Għajn TuffieħaFor trekking enthusiasts. Explore the red hued countryside and troglodyte dwellings further on.
Amazing scenic views of the blue Mediterranean sea. Take a short boat ride and see it up close.
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Gruta Azul
Amazing scenic views of the blue Mediterranean sea. Take a short boat ride and see it up close.
If you think Malta is just beaches and prehistory, think again. This beautiful little woodland will take you in the greenest heart of Malta.
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Buskett Woods
If you think Malta is just beaches and prehistory, think again. This beautiful little woodland will take you in the greenest heart of Malta.
With only two regular inhabitants this little island boasts of the most instagrammable spot in all of the Maltese archipelago, the Blue Lagoon. Beat the crowds and head there on a weekday. Take a ferry from Sliema or Mtarfa or even from Gozo. This recommendation comes with a bit of a warning, there will be lots of people teeming on this little island. Not ideal for quiet types in summer.
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Comino
With only two regular inhabitants this little island boasts of the most instagrammable spot in all of the Maltese archipelago, the Blue Lagoon. Beat the crowds and head there on a weekday. Take a ferry from Sliema or Mtarfa or even from Gozo. This recommendation comes with a bit of a warning, there will be lots of people teeming on this little island. Not ideal for quiet types in summer.
Go back in time, visit this unique house belonging to one of Malta's many explorers in Malta's old capital. Have tea on the green rooftop café.
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Palazzo Falson
Triq IL VillegaignonGo back in time, visit this unique house belonging to one of Malta's many explorers in Malta's old capital. Have tea on the green rooftop café.
Casa Bernard
46 Triq San PawlImagine living in such a house. What a gem, restored by its present owners.
Malta's highest point, breathtaking views and sunsets. Long promenade for long thoughts.
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Dingli
Malta's highest point, breathtaking views and sunsets. Long promenade for long thoughts.
Oldest free standing neolithic remains? Older than the Pyramids? So much to discover for the archaeology buffs out there. Also include the Hagar Qim temples too.
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Mnajdra
Oldest free standing neolithic remains? Older than the Pyramids? So much to discover for the archaeology buffs out there. Also include the Hagar Qim temples too.
A unique experience ....travel deep underground into this old burial place. Pre booking may be required.
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Hipogeu de Ħal Saflieni
A unique experience ....travel deep underground into this old burial place. Pre booking may be required.
For World War II afficionafdos, this is the place to visit and review Malta's place in this war and why the George Cross was awarded.
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Lascaris War Rooms
For World War II afficionafdos, this is the place to visit and review Malta's place in this war and why the George Cross was awarded.
A true nobleman's house. Take a tour with the Marquis himself.
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Casa Rocca Piccola
74 Republic StA true nobleman's house. Take a tour with the Marquis himself.
Enjoy a cocktail on the rooftop. Lookout for the views stretching to Valletta and beyond.
AX The Palace Malta
Triq Il - KbiraEnjoy a cocktail on the rooftop. Lookout for the views stretching to Valletta and beyond.
An eclectic array and display of Malta's long maritime historical journey. For the maritime afficionados.
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Malta Maritime Museum
Il - Habs L - AntikAn eclectic array and display of Malta's long maritime historical journey. For the maritime afficionados.
A pretty garden in the middle of Malta. The President's official residence is not open to the public but the gardens are a haven of flowers and greenery away from the madding crowd.
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Jardins de San Anton
7 St. George'sA pretty garden in the middle of Malta. The President's official residence is not open to the public but the gardens are a haven of flowers and greenery away from the madding crowd.
Pristine sea in a fisherman's cove. Not just for diving but also snorkeling and swimming along the coast which is dotted with sea caves. Away from the big crowds. Laid back zone where locals swarm.
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Local de mergulho Ghar Lapsi
Pristine sea in a fisherman's cove. Not just for diving but also snorkeling and swimming along the coast which is dotted with sea caves. Away from the big crowds. Laid back zone where locals swarm.
Fancy a trip to an amazing rocky beach and Popeye's film set from the 1970s? Well Malta has that too! A surreal cove still adorned by wooden huts and other film paraphernalia.....welcome to Malta's film industry and to picturesque Anchor Bay.
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Vila Popeye
Triq Tal-PrajjetFancy a trip to an amazing rocky beach and Popeye's film set from the 1970s? Well Malta has that too! A surreal cove still adorned by wooden huts and other film paraphernalia.....welcome to Malta's film industry and to picturesque Anchor Bay.
A place for dreamy thoughts, a place to watch the high cliffs at sunset, a place that vouches for one of the highest points in Malta.... Ġebel (stone) Ciantar is the place, with remnants from the bronze age to a British troupe kook-out point. Hence the natural window.
Gebel Ciantar Window
A place for dreamy thoughts, a place to watch the high cliffs at sunset, a place that vouches for one of the highest points in Malta.... Ġebel (stone) Ciantar is the place, with remnants from the bronze age to a British troupe kook-out point. Hence the natural window.
A monument in the middle of the capital Valletta where the only Caravaggio painting stands tall and bearing the artist's only signed masterpiece. You cannot visit Malta and not amaze yourself with this Caravaggio and the rest of this opulent and baroque shrine.
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Cocatedral de São João
Triq San GwannA monument in the middle of the capital Valletta where the only Caravaggio painting stands tall and bearing the artist's only signed masterpiece. You cannot visit Malta and not amaze yourself with this Caravaggio and the rest of this opulent and baroque shrine.
Enter the capital's womb, enter Mysterium Fidei, a monastery with deep roots and old history entwined into its very existence. A beautiful building, a religious order's abode. See how they live.
Mysterium Fidei Monastery
Enter the capital's womb, enter Mysterium Fidei, a monastery with deep roots and old history entwined into its very existence. A beautiful building, a religious order's abode. See how they live.
Grandmaster Palace Courtyard
Food Scene
Amazing local cuisine, both in Valletta and in Mgarr.
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Nenu The Artisan Baker
Amazing local cuisine, both in Valletta and in Mgarr.
You gotta try these flaky pastries filled with ricotta cheese or peas. Open 24hours, the best place to try them. The famous pastizzi.
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Crystal Palace
Triq San PawlYou gotta try these flaky pastries filled with ricotta cheese or peas. Open 24hours, the best place to try them. The famous pastizzi.
Not just a restaurant but an amazing garden where Napoleon is said to have stayed.
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Palazzo Parisio
Not just a restaurant but an amazing garden where Napoleon is said to have stayed.
From fish to local produce and lace. The place to be on Sunday morning when it is teeming with locals shopping around.
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Mercado Aberto de Marsaxlokk
79 Xatt is-SajjiedaFrom fish to local produce and lace. The place to be on Sunday morning when it is teeming with locals shopping around.
The oldest cafeteria in Malta. Famous for cakes and meeting all the who's who.
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Caffe Cordina
244 RepublicThe oldest cafeteria in Malta. Famous for cakes and meeting all the who's who.
For a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Cuccagna is the place, just down the road.
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La Cuccagna
47 Triq AmeryFor a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Cuccagna is the place, just down the road.
For a different taste once in a while, these kebabs will fill you up.
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Kebab ji
Tower RoadFor a different taste once in a while, these kebabs will fill you up.
For a lazy coffee or tea and cake time after walking through the narrow roads of Mdina to a scrumptious plate of ravioli in a unique gentrified setting.
Bottegin Palazzo Xara
Triq San PawlFor a lazy coffee or tea and cake time after walking through the narrow roads of Mdina to a scrumptious plate of ravioli in a unique gentrified setting.
A restaurant with an amazing location and also typical food. Try their fried rabbit or borage filled ravioli.
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The Cliffs Restaurant
Triq PanoramikaA restaurant with an amazing location and also typical food. Try their fried rabbit or borage filled ravioli.
For a typically Maltese and Mediterranean dishes. A mere 2km away.
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Gululu Restaurant
For a typically Maltese and Mediterranean dishes. A mere 2km away.
Amazing spicy cuisine and service! Touch of the Orient with Chef Hani, second generation Lebanese in Malta
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Ali Baba
Triq Sir Frederick C. PonsonbyAmazing spicy cuisine and service! Touch of the Orient with Chef Hani, second generation Lebanese in Malta
Open sea views, lazy sunbeds, and quick dips in the blu sea below. Plus some mouthwatering spaghetti marinara. What more could you wish for? Arrival by private boat possible too!
Ta' Cenc Il-Kantra
Open sea views, lazy sunbeds, and quick dips in the blu sea below. Plus some mouthwatering spaghetti marinara. What more could you wish for? Arrival by private boat possible too!
For the sweet tooth or the ice cream lover. Grab a cake or Cornetto and keep wandering around Valletta.
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C. Camilleri & Sons Ltd. - Valletta
Merchants StreetFor the sweet tooth or the ice cream lover. Grab a cake or Cornetto and keep wandering around Valletta.
A unique place to share a romantic meal. Cocooned deep down in a natural cave. French chef patron / owner in attendance. Ole
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Grotto Tavern
A unique place to share a romantic meal. Cocooned deep down in a natural cave. French chef patron / owner in attendance. Ole
For authentic Colombian coffee, head down the road and follow the smell to the left ◀️
Finca Velez Coffee Shop
19 Triq WindsorFor authentic Colombian coffee, head down the road and follow the smell to the left ◀️
Top notch local wines from vines planted over 20 years ago. Experience the juice from Bacchus God of Wine in the Amazing Girgenti Hills limits of Siġġiewi
Ta’ Betta Wine Estates
Top notch local wines from vines planted over 20 years ago. Experience the juice from Bacchus God of Wine in the Amazing Girgenti Hills limits of Siġġiewi
A truly amazing fortress, converted into a restaurant....in the heart of the Three Cities. Whet your appetite with delicious meals by the water's edge.
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Hammett's Maċina Restaurant
A truly amazing fortress, converted into a restaurant....in the heart of the Three Cities. Whet your appetite with delicious meals by the water's edge.
How about a visit and a taste from a freshly brewed Cisk Lager?! Not only that.... but a drink on the brewery s rooftop bar is a must in summer, to view all the festa fireworks from it's vantage point!
The Farsons Brewery Experience
How about a visit and a taste from a freshly brewed Cisk Lager?! Not only that.... but a drink on the brewery s rooftop bar is a must in summer, to view all the festa fireworks from it's vantage point!
New and jazzy , 5th floor beer bar and restaurant. with super views from the top of the oldest brewery in Malta. Check out the Cisk from its very source.
The Cisk Tap
New and jazzy , 5th floor beer bar and restaurant. with super views from the top of the oldest brewery in Malta. Check out the Cisk from its very source.
WOM - Word of Mouth
Amazing coffee and brunch. Just like the kitchen next door!
Neighbourhoods
The word Sliema derives from the word peace. The place used to be the summer residence of many a British official stationed in Malta during the World Wars. A chat with one of the older generations can keep a history buff amazed.
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Sliema
The word Sliema derives from the word peace. The place used to be the summer residence of many a British official stationed in Malta during the World Wars. A chat with one of the older generations can keep a history buff amazed.
A true city built by gentlemen for gentlemen. A mere 10mins away by ferry from The Strand, the trip is worth your while, not least to view the only signed majestic painting of the Caravaggio inside St John's Catbedral. For true art lovers and architecture buffs. This is the place.
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Valeta
A true city built by gentlemen for gentlemen. A mere 10mins away by ferry from The Strand, the trip is worth your while, not least to view the only signed majestic painting of the Caravaggio inside St John's Catbedral. For true art lovers and architecture buffs. This is the place.
Just 400m away. While away your time, looking out at sea sipping your chai latte.
Starbucks - Sliema Piazzetta
56 Tower RoadJust 400m away. While away your time, looking out at sea sipping your chai latte.
Malta's sister island is bursting with little villages around the old Cittadella, the old city perched on a little hill in the middle of the island. A place for trekkers and country lovers.
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Gozo
Malta's sister island is bursting with little villages around the old Cittadella, the old city perched on a little hill in the middle of the island. A place for trekkers and country lovers.
Summer or winter this place is a good spot to breathe in the Mediterranean sea. Ideal swimming spot in summer, or simply a quiet book reading area.
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Exiles Beach
Tower RoadSummer or winter this place is a good spot to breathe in the Mediterranean sea. Ideal swimming spot in summer, or simply a quiet book reading area.
For the fitness conscious, this gym and sauna is just round the corner, few 100m away.
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Feelgood Wellness Spa
124 Tower RdFor the fitness conscious, this gym and sauna is just round the corner, few 100m away.
Iconic old walled Capital, home to many a noble family adorned with majestic old abodes. Mix with locals of nearby Rabat too, and visit one of the many catacombs.
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Mdina
Iconic old walled Capital, home to many a noble family adorned with majestic old abodes. Mix with locals of nearby Rabat too, and visit one of the many catacombs.
Breathe into the historical fabric of the three walled cities once witnesses to the Great Siege of Malta. Wander through the narrow cobbled streets, grab a glass of wine from one of the tavernas.
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Birgu
Breathe into the historical fabric of the three walled cities once witnesses to the Great Siege of Malta. Wander through the narrow cobbled streets, grab a glass of wine from one of the tavernas.
The quintessential bar where everyone hangs out in summer, sipping a drink on the steps while humming jazz tunes. Don't miss this crowd!
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Bridge Bar
LiesseThe quintessential bar where everyone hangs out in summer, sipping a drink on the steps while humming jazz tunes. Don't miss this crowd!
This is a very old part of the town of Haz Żebbuġ. With winding roads and many alleyways where one can get lost in time. Beautiful ancient houses adorn this area down from the Police Station. It is a mainly residential town frequented by locals and a few tourists.
Ħaż-Żebbuġ Police Station
This is a very old part of the town of Haz Żebbuġ. With winding roads and many alleyways where one can get lost in time. Beautiful ancient houses adorn this area down from the Police Station. It is a mainly residential town frequented by locals and a few tourists.
Services
Lagoon Launderette
In case you need dry cleaning services or don't feel like doing the washing.
The ultimate body experience. Pamper yourself with body and mind treatments in a calm atmosphere.
Athenaeum Spa
Vjal De PauleThe ultimate body experience. Pamper yourself with body and mind treatments in a calm atmosphere.
Just a few metres away from this historic tower turned cafeteria, you will be surprised to find an open air gym ideal for callisthenics, stretching, easy movement etc looking right out to the gorgeous Mediterranean sea . Try it. It's free.
Torre de São Julião
Tower RoadJust a few metres away from this historic tower turned cafeteria, you will be surprised to find an open air gym ideal for callisthenics, stretching, easy movement etc looking right out to the gorgeous Mediterranean sea . Try it. It's free.
winery/vineyard
Ta’ Betta Wine Estates
Award winning wines and top notch winery.
Conselho para os viajantes
Costumes e cultura
Village festa
Don't miss a village festa dedicated to the patron saint of the locality. They mostly happen in summer, with every weekend having some festa or other in some village. Also accompanied by colourful and sometimes noisy fireworks. Some say they are the best in the world. I let you be the judge of that. Winter festas are few. Then there are the Good Friday processions in mid April and Easter Sunday with the procession of the statue of Christ the Risen. With COVID restrictions over, the festa and fireworks season 🔥 will begin in May and end in September with Our Lady of Graces festa in Zabbar!
Transporte
Transport
Get the Tal Linja card from Sliema Strand. Gives you value for money to travel around Malta and Gozo. You can also choose the hop on hop off bus for an easy quick tour around the islands if you don't feel like driving. The ferry to Valletta gives you access not only to Valletta but also to the other ferry to the three cities if you head down the big lift at Castille Gardens. To travel to Gozo a bus from Sliema Strand 222 leaves every hour for Ċirkewwa from where you get the ferry to Gozo but one can also take the slightly more expensive ferry from Valletta to
Gozo.
Transporte
Transport
Nowadays one finds various apps to help with going around. Ecabs and Cool are just two which can help you get around if you don't hire a car. Car hire is also convenient on the other hand. But quite a few like to use the convenient little scooters. All for rental from many outlets.
Transporte
Ferries and boats
Ferries are a unique way to travel and sometimes shorter route. From Sliema Strand take the Valletta ferry which takes 10mins while from the other side of Valletta one can take the ferry across the Grand Harbour to the Three Cities or even the 40min fast Ferry to the island of Gozo.. One can also take boat tours around the Grand Harbour or to our little jewel Comino Island.
Transporte
Hop on Hop off Tour Bus
Yes we have them too in Malta and there is one route which passes right down the road from the property. An easy way to go round the island with a day ticket which gives you ample time to stop and view a few places. Also available in Gozo which is even more value for money especially if you only take bus 222 from Sliema Ferries to Ċirkewwa, take the ferry across and just hop onto the bus.