Civilisation and History

The island of the Republic of Malta is situated in the Mediterranean Sea. It was the original home base to The Knights of St. John. A picturesque place filled with culture and history going back to the time of Paul The Apostle in sixty A.D when he was shipwrecked on the island.

The constructions are old and historic, including some original temples set up to worship the goddess of fertility. Valletta is the capital city of Malta and chosen as a place of World Heritage by UNESCO. One of 3 islands that make up the archipelago also adverted to as the Maltese Islands. Malta, Gozo and Comino.

What To See in Valletta

While on holiday in Valletta Malta, visit The Manoel Theatre Museum, The National Museum of Archaeology, St John’s Cathedral & Museum, St. Anne Square Garden, take a walk on the beach or enjoy a relaxing massage in one of the hotels wellness spas. Or you can travel to Gozo and Comino by ferryboat.

The languages that are spoken in Malta are Maltese and English. And English is widely spoken in Malta and Gozo. The currency used in Malta is the Euro.

You can exchange your currency at banks and also when you arrive on the island at the Exchange Bureaux located in the Malta International Airport, which is open 24 hours a day. International bankcards are accepted. Hotels and Restaurants accept credit cards as well as some of the shops.

Shops remain open until 10.pm and can be accessed by public transportation. Food, clothing and souvenirs can be found in the shops.

A nice serene place to visit is the open-air market on Sunday Morning on Merchant Street. Valletta also hosts plays and summer music concerts. Enjoy swimming, scuba diving, windsurfing, boating, driving jet-skis, and the walking trails along the beach and coastal area. Some of the beaches have cafes and snack bars.

Getting around and shopping on the island

Getting around on the island is by bus, car or bicycle. Busses go almost everywhere on the island, and drivers drive on the left side of the road. Bicycles can be hired on the island for a relaxing or scenic ride.

Maltas main bus station can be found in Valetta, where you are able to get yourself a bus to virtually any area of the island, and if it doesn’t take you straight there, you will probably only have to change to another bus the once.

Busses from Valetta are an experience that has to be tried; I guarantee you will not forget your ride.

Nightlife, food and drink

If you take a stroll up to the main square up near the palace you will find yourself with a good selection of fine places to eat, with many of them offering outside seating.

Many bars and restaurants serve good food and drinks. Area restaurants include: Ambrosia (an Italian style bistro) The Carriage which offers French cuisine, Hibiki which serves Japanese Teppanyaki, and Rubino’s which serves classic Mediterranean. The nightlife hub on the island is in St Julian’s on Paceville.

There is also Sacha’s Bar & Bistro, Café Jubilee, and Q Bar is the best after-hours venue, if a good nightlife is your thing, then places like these will make your holidays to Malta just that little bit all the more enjoyable.