Malta and Gozo Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide - with pull out map (Marco Polo Guides) (Marco Polo Pocket Guides)

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Use the hop-on-hop-off bus for a guided tour with stops at the most popular sightseeing locations with iSeeMalta’s Gozo Pass. The bus stops right outside the Gozo ferry passenger terminal. Combine a half-day visit to Gozo with a late afternoon stop and swim at the Blue Lagoon. Not everyone needs a full day out at the Blue Lagoon, and combining a visit there with a trip to Gozo can be a great solution. In summer, these are the best options I can recommend: Blue Lagoon + Sunset Tour of Gozo by Quad Bike or by Tuk Tuk. (TIP: Get 5% off using coupon code MALTA5) The political map of Malta shows the towns and villages spread across the island. They are mostly found towards the main harbour areas spreading inwards on the north eastern area.

The Grand harbour and Marsamxett harbour are the biggest and most protected natural inlets on the island. Valletta has been the capital city since 1566 where it is located between these harbours across the peninsula. If the Gozo/Blue Lagoon combo appeals to you, you can also get an organised boat tour with Sea Adventure Malta. (TIP: Get 5% off using coupon code MALTA5) You’ll need to include a transfer to Buġibba, from where they depart, but the big benefit is that you can stay on the boat at the Blue Lagoon. The map shows a general view of the three main islands. All the town and village locations including their names and all the main roads connecting them.Important to visit the National Aquarium, The Oracle Casino, Classic Car museum, the perched sandy Beach, water park, various swimming areas and numerous restaurants and bars very popular with foreigners. In particular the map of Valletta although small shows the Knights of St John auberges, cathedrals, churches, audio visual shows, museums, squares, access for pedestrians, car routes, pedestrian areas, lift at the Upper Barrakka Gardens and interesting locations to visit. Sliema | Gzira | St. Julian’s | Paceville | Rabat | Mellieha | St. Paul’s Bay | Bugibba | Qawra | Marsascala The present flag of Malta was adopted on September 21, 1964. The flag’s design is bicolor, consisting of two vertical bands of white and red. The flag has the representation of George Cross edged in red on the upper hoist-side corner of the white band. Malta Location The Parish Church houses statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul created in 1881 in Marseilles, which are paraded through town for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul celebration at the end of June every year. The festival also includes brass band concerts, a crafts show, and fireworks.

Clifftop trails can sometimes be exposed to high winds, so take extra care on these routes during gusty weather. Ix-Xewkija is a historic village (the oldest on the island) best known for its parish church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. This remarkable church at the center of the village is Gozo's largest religious monument; its dome is a distinctive landmark visible across much of the island. Comino almost uninhabited is a popular destination for the popular Blue Lagoon day-trippers and hikers. The spacious white limestone sanctuary is sparsely decorated with sculptures and modern paintings. The polished marble on the floor was sourced from Carrara, Italy, and the main altar is also carved in precious marble.Just up the road from the Gozo ferry terminal, you can find the best tour operator on the island, Yippee, where you can opt for a few types of tours: 1) A guided full-day tour on a Tuk-tuk (private tour also possible), or 2) A self-driven/guided Quad Bike tour (also full-day). (TIP: Get 5% off using coupon code MALTA5)

Hiking Excursions: Gozo is a small island, and many sights are within reasonable hiking distance. The eight-kilometer hike from Marsalforn to Ramla Bay leads through hillsides and valleys to the coastline, with amazing views along the way. You can also try the five-kilometer hike from Ix-Xewkija to the tiny beach of Mgarr ix-Xini. The most exhilarating hike is the eight-kilometer trail from Victoria via Xlendi to the Ta'Cenc Cliffs. Explore the planet's most surprising adventures with our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox. Malta Coastal Walk Best for the ultimate Maltese adventure Marsalforn's tiny harbor is a popular starting point for scuba diving expeditions. Favorite places to visit for scuba diving trips from Marsalforn include the Blue Hole and the Inland Sea on the Island of Gozo, around Cirkewwa on Malta Island, and the Comino Caves on the Island of Comino. Barely visible on the world map. So where is Malta? The islands of Malta are in the very centre of the Mediterranean sea, between Sicily and Africa.Comminotto covers 0.25 square kilometres (0.1 square miles). The island is 100 meters northwest of Comino. As on Malta there are vineyards on Gozo, one can often buy unlabeled local wines cheaply but be sure to ask to taste them as quality can vary widely. The shops near the citadel in Victoria/Rabat usually have a good selection.

Get more detailed info here: How to get from Malta Airport to Mellieħa. Other forms of transport to Mellieħa Marsalforn - a popular seaside summer resort north west coast of Gozo and mostly deserted during the rest of the year. The famous salt pans are located here.Gozo is the breadbasket of Malta, as the ground is more fertile, and the place is more rural. Therefore there is more fresh produce to be had. One should definitely try Gozo's own cheese: Gbejniet. This cheese is lovely when had fresh, but also nice when cured with pepper and vinegar. St. Agatha’s Tower, or as it’s most commonly known, the Red Tower stands guard over Mellieħa Bay. Like all other watchtowers along the coastline, it was built as a signalling post for communication, in this case with towers in Gozo. Located on a peninsula between two natural harbours, in the south-eastern part of the island nation, is Valletta – the capital city of Malta. With an area of 0.61 sq. km, it is the southernmost capital of Europe and the smallest capital city of EU. Valletta is Malta’s chief cultural center and also the country’s administrative and commercial hub. Valletta has the island’s largest harbour – Grand Harbour. Where is Malta?