THE

MALTESE ISLANDS
Tourist Guide

The Mediterraneans best kept secret

Valletta

VALLETTA THE CAPITAL CITY

Maltas capital city is adorned with beautiful
baroque buildings and churches. Valletta
is a fortified peninsula overlooking
Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand
Harbour on either side. Panoramic vistas of
various parts of the islands, as far as Mdina,
can be enjoyed from numerous vantage
points.
HERITAGE:
St Johns Co-Cathedral & Museum:
Triq San wann. Originally the conventual
church of the Order of the Knights of
St John. It is fully adorned with a baroque
interior. MonFri: 09.3016.00.
Sat: 09.3012.00. Tel: 21225639.
National Museum of Archaeology:
Triq ir-Repubblika. Exhibits prehistoric
artefacts and architectural elements
from the megalithic sites as well as other
prehistoric locations.
Open daily 09.0019.00. Tel: 21221623.
National Museum of Fine Arts:
Triq Nofs in-Nhar. Chronological
exhibition of fine art in Malta (12th to 20th
century art).
Open daily 09.0017.00.
Tel: 21225769.
National War Museum:
Fort St Elmo. Militaria exhibits and much
more, dating back to the British period in
Malta, especially from World War II.
Open daily 09.0017.00. Tel: 21222430.
Grand Masters Palace:
Triq ir-Repubblika. Currently serving as
the Office of the President of Malta and
the House of Parliament. The State Rooms
as well as the Armoury are open to the
public. Parliament will be moving to its new

premises in 2013.
Armoury: Open daily 09.0017.00.
Tel: 21249349. State rooms: Open most days
from 10.3015.30. Tel: 21221221.
Lascaris War Rooms:
The British Operational Headquarters for
WWII. Open daily from 10.0017.00.
Tel: 21800992, 21803091.
www.wirtartna.org
Casa Rocca Piccola:
74 Triq ir-Repubblika. A 16th century
privately owned town house adorned
with antique furniture and all kinds of
collections. Open: MonSat 10.0016.00.
Tel: 21221499. www.casaroccapiccola.com
St Pauls Shipwrecked Church:
Triq San Pawl. Entrance from Triq Santa
Luija. Open MonSat 9.3018.00.
Museum: Tel: 21223348.
Carmelite Church: Triq it-Teatru l-Antik.
The Malta Experience:
Triq il-Mediterran. A 45-minute multivisual show about the history of Malta.
Open MonFri: 11.0016.00; Sat, Sun:
11.0014.00. Tel: 21243776. No shows
at 14.00 on Sundays between July and
September.
www.themaltaexperience.com
Valletta Living History:
Embassy Cinema Complex
Triq Santa Lucija. A 35-minute movie
recounting the history of Valletta.
Tel: 21222225. www.maltaattraction.com
Knights Hospitallers:
Mediterranean Conference Centre
A walk-through diorama exhibition
depicting the Knights medical role in
Malta. Tel: 21224135.
www.knightshospitallers.com.mt

The Great Siege of Malta & the Knights of

St John:
Triq it-Teorerija. A walk-through dioramastyle account of the Great Siege of 1565.
Gun Salute:
A mid-day Victorian Military Salute at the
Barrakka ta Fuq gardens.
THEATRES
Manoel Theatre:
Triq it-Teatru l-Antik, Valletta.
Performances during most evenings from
October till May. Also open for guided
tours. Tel: 21224515.
www.teatrumanoel.com.mt
St James Cavalier:
Castille Square, Valletta. Open daily.
Mediterranean Conference Centre:
Triq il-Mediterran, Valletta. MonFri
09.3016.00. Tel: 22950202.
PROMENADES
Valletta Waterfront:
Grand Harbour view and Marsamxett.
CINEMA
Valletta:
Embassy Cinema Shopping Complex.
Childrens Attractions:
Valletta:
Toys Museum.
222 Triq ir-Repubblika. Open MonFri:
10.3015.00; Sat, Sun: 10.3013.00.
Tel: 21251652.

PUBLIC GARDENS
The Barrakka Ta Fuq and Barrakka ta Isfel:
Provide a panoramic view of the Grand
Harbour and Cottonera area. Fort St Angelo
and the Gardjola Bastion spearhead their
respective towns of Vittoriosa, on the left,
and Senglea, on the right. At noon the
re-enactors unit fires one of the saluting
guns which is situated beneath the viewing
gallery. From the Upper Barrakka one may
take a lift down to the Valletta Waterfront,
and enjoy spectacular 360 views of Malta
on the way down.
Hastings Garden:
From this garden one can admire a
panoramic view of Marsamxett Harbour,

Ta Xbiex Yacht Marina, Manoel Island,

Sliemas urban landscape, Floriana and the
hinterland.
Argotti Garden: Floriana. Discover this
garden by exploring its different levels. The
garden at street level provides a panoramic
view of the island. The lower level known as
St Philips Garden offers a serene ambience.

St. Elmo Point

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Sa Maison Garden: Floriana. A small

garden, nestled in Vallettas outer fortification walls, overlooking Msida and Ta
Xbiex Yacht Marina. It provides a charming
atmosphere reminiscent of 19th century
British Malta.

Grand
Harbour

The Three Cities

PROMENADES
Birgu and l-Isla Marina: view of Valletta
peninsula.

Fort
Ricasoli

Fort Rinella

Grand
Harbour

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HERITAGE:
THREE CITIES
Inquisitors Palace:
Triq il-Mina il-Kbira, Birgu. The official
residence and Inquisitors Law Court
between 1571-1798. Open daily
from 09.0017.00. Tel: 21827006.
Maritime Museum:
Birgu Marina, Birgu. Housed inside the old
Naval Bakery built by the British Military in
the 19th century. Open daily
from 09.0017.00. Tel: 21860052.
Malta At War Museum and air raid shelters:
Couvre Porte, Birgu. Open TueSun: 10.00
16.00. Tel: 21896617. www.wirtartna.org
Fort Rinella:
Ricasoli, limits of Kalkara. A Victorian fort
animated by re-enactors. Tel: 21809713.
www.fortrinella.com
Wickman Maritime Collection:
Xgajra, limits of abbar. Visits by
appointment, Tel: 21690254.
Bir Mula Heritage House &
Museum: Bormla. Visits by appointment.
Tel: 21661000. www.birmula.com

ABBAR
Our Lady of Graces Parish Museum:
Mediatrix Square, abbar. Open daily from
9:00-12:00. Tel: 21824383.
Tal-Grazzja Sanctuary Museum:
a-abbar. Open daily from 09.0012.00.
Tel: 21664073.

TARXIEN
Tarxien Megalithic Temples:
Triq it-Tempji Neolitii, Tarxien. Prehistoric
site dating to circa 4,000-2,500BC. Open
daily from 09.0017.00. Tel: 21695578.

RTINA

THE THREE CITIES

The Three Cities enclosed within the
Cottonera fortification lines are also known
as Vittoriosa (Birgu), Senglea (Isla) and
Cospicua (Bormla) respectively. This is
the oldest urban part of Maltas harbour
area. There are various vantage points from
where views can be enjoyed of the Grand
Harbour surrounded by some 7 kilometres
of fortification.

PAOLA (Raal did)

al Saflieni Hypogeum:
Triq i-imiterji, Paola. An underground
burial site dated circa 4,0002,500BC.
Recognised as a World Heritage Site. Open
for tours: 09.0016.00 (by appointment
only). Bookings at www.heritagemalta.org.
Kordin Megalithic Ruins: Corradino Hill.
Tours by appointment. Tel: 21800992,
99499720, 21896617, 99874153, 79041181.

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This town is particularly
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the larger percentage
of Maltas 5 star
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Harbour Cruise
There are various companies providing
harbour cruises and boat trips departing
from Sliema Seafront from the area
popularly known as Sliema Ferries. Tickets
may be bought on site.
Cross by Ferry to Valletta
Various companies offer water taxi or small
ferry crossings to Valletta from the Sliema
Ferries for a reasonable fee.
www.transport.gov.mt
Diving
There are a number of licensed schools
available in the area.
http://www.new.visitmalta.com/en/divecentres
Shopping
The area hosts a number of international
high street shops and 2 key shopping
Centres one in the heart of Sliema the
other at Tigne Point, where there are also a
number of restaurants and a lovely square.
Childrens Attractions
Independence Garden and swings
Bonello Du Puis Garden Qui si Sana with
age tailored play areas.

SLIEMA
This town is very cosmopolitan and bustles
from morning till late evening due to the
numerous, restaurants, bars, cafes and
shops concentrated in this
relatively small area. There
are also a number of
hotels ranging from
5 Star to budget
accommodation.
Sliema seafront
is favoured by the
locals for people
watching and
shopping.

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The area of Sliema, St Julians, and their
environs, are a favoured spot for locals and
tourists alike due to the mix of things to
do, places to stay and eat and the overall
vibrancy of the area.

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bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.

History
Compared to other localities St Julians is
relatively young, and the only testament
to its age is Palazzo Spinola and the lovely
surrounding gardens which play host to a
restaurant together with the location of the
Westin Dragonara Hotel where one can find
the Dragonara Casino. This is housed in the
19th Century palace built by the Marquis
Scicluna as his summer residence.
THINGS TO DO
Cinema
The Eden Cinemas 2 complexes across the
road from each other housing 16 cinemas
(wheelchair access available, pre-booking
necessary).
Tel: +356 2371 0400.
www.edencinemas.com.mt
Bowling
The Eden Super Bowl 20 lane complex
with restaurant and other games.
Tel: +356 2371 0777.
www.edensuperbowl.com
Casinos
To enter casinos in Malta foreigners must be
18 and present a form of identification.
The Dragonara Casino
Tel: 2138 2362.
www.dragonaracasino.com
Portomaso Casino
www.portomasocasino.com
Tel: 2138 3777.
Swimming
St Georges Bay is a sandy beach and has
held Blue flag status in 2010, 2011, 2012
There are many non specific swimming
points off the rocks at various points along
the coast.

North West

Melliea
This once rural village has become a busy
tourist town. Its parish church, dedicated
to the birth of Our Lady (Maria Bambina),
commands a panoramic view of Melliea
Bay below, together with the islands of
Comino and Gozo.
Bugibba, St Pauls Bay and Qawra
This is one of Maltas main tourist accommodation areas which is attractive in its
own right as a promenade and summer residence for both tourists and Maltese.
Melliea Bay: (Gadira)
Is Maltas largest sandy beach offering a
variety of water sports and sunbathing
facilities.
Paradise Bay
Although a small sandy beach, it offers a
variety of beach amenities.
Armier Bay
A relatively remote, comfortable, small and
sandy beach popular with locals and tourists alike.
Anchor Bay:
1km walk from Melliea Bay
A small bay with a tiny sandy beach and
home to the Sweethaven Village set of
Robert Altmans Popeye film (1979). One
may enjoy a visit to the film set with a view
over the bay.
St Pauls Islands:
limits of St Pauls Bay
Two small islets situated off Buibba. A
19th century statue recalls the traditional
belief of St Pauls shipwreck on the island.
Boat trips to the islands are available from
Buibba.
Wardija and San Martin Ridge
Two hamlets overlooking Burmarrad and

St. Pauls Bay, with panoramic countryside

views of the underlying Wardija Valley.
Accessible by car but ideal for trekking
enthusiasts.
Golden Bay and
Gajn Tuffiea Bay
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Binemma Heights
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sible by car or leisurely walk from
Rabat or Marr.
nejna Bay: (limits of Marr)
A sandy beach surrounded by clay
slopes and rocky cliffs. Best reached
by car, or through a 30 minute walk
from Marr.
Heritage
MOSTA
The Rotunda Church: Mosta
parish church. Built between 1833
-1860.Open MonFri: 9.1511.45,
15.00-17.30. Sat: 9.1511.45, 15.0016.30. Tel: 21433826.
MARR
Ta arat Prehistoric
Temple: Marr. Open Tue/Thur/
Sat: 09.0012.00. Tel: 21239545

Ahrax
Point
White
Tower
Bay

White
Tower

Armier
Bay

Rdum
Tal-Madonna

Ferretti
Battery

Mellieha Bay

Imgiebah
Bay

Ghajn Hadid
Tower

Westreme
Battery

MELLIEHA

XEMXIJA
Mizieb

MANIKATA

Pwales
Nature
Reserve

Golden
Bay
Ghajn Tuffieha
Bay

Gnejna
Bay

Lippija

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ATTRACTIONS
Malta Classic Cars Museum: Triq it-Turisti,
Qawra. Mon-Fri: 09.3018.00,
Saturday: 9.3013.30
Malta National Aquarium:
Qawra. Opening during 2013.

Skorba: ebbieg, prehistoric temple.

Open Tue/Thur/Sat: 09.0012.00.
Tel: 21239545
World War II Air Raid Shelters:situated
close to parish church. Open TueSat
09.0014.00; Sun: 09.0011.00.
Tel: 21573235

MELLIEHA BAY
St. Paul's
Islands

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Casino

QAWRA

St. Paul's Bay

BUGIBBA

ST PAULS BAY
Agriculture Museum: Gajn Tuffiea Road
limits ofQrejten
Pwales, St Pauls Bay; Summer
Point
open MonFri:
09.0017.00, Sat: 09.00
14.00,Qalet
Sun:Bahar
09.0011.30.
Tel: 21578680.
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Marku
Bay
www.theagriculturalheritage.com

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Paceville

NAXXAR
St. Julian's
Palazzo Parisio: a magnificent Palazzo with
a beautiful garden. Open daily MonFri:
09.0013.00 (guided), 13.0016.00 (not
guided);IKLIN
Sat: 09.0018.00. Tel: 21412461.
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CASINOS
The Oracle Casino: Qawra. An ID card
must be presented. Admittance only for 18
years and over.

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Aviations Museum: Open
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Vic
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Crafts Village:
Battery
GHARGHUR
09.00-13.00. Tel: 21415295.

Burmarrad

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Salina
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Technopark

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Malta National
Aquarium

CHILDRENS ATTRACTIONS
Splash and Fun Water Park: Baar iagaq. Open from April to October,
09.00late. Tel: 21374283.
www.splashandfun.com.mt
Mediterraneo: Marine park in Baar iagaq, Salina Coast Road.
Open: 10.0017.00
Tel: 21372218, 21376519.
www.mediterraneo.com.mt
Popeyes Village: Anchor Bay.
Tel: 21524782-4
Bird Park: Salina, St Pauls Bay. Sat, Sun:
10.0017.00, Wed, Thur, Fri: 10.0015.00

MELLIEA
It-Tunnara Museum: museum of
traditional fishing industry, in Melliea
Bay: Open MonSat 10.0012.00; Sun:
14.3017.00
World War II Shelters: Open from Mon
Fri: 09.0015.30, Sat: 09.0012.00
Melliea Shrine: Open daily 09.0012.00
Melliea Sanctuary: Open daily: 08.00
12.00, 17.0017.30

BIRKIRKARA
St. Philip

BIRD SANCTUARIES
Gadira Nature Reserve: Melliea. Open
Sat and Sun from November till May. Tel:
St. George's
2157603. www.birdlifemalta.org/ghadira
Bay
Simar Nature Reserve: St Pauls Bay. Open
Dragunara
Point
only on Sundays from November till May.
Tel: 21347646.
CINEMA
Capua
Empire Cinema Complex:
SLIEMA
PioneerFortRoad, Buibba

Balluta
Bay

Zammit
Clapp

Dragut Point

PROMENADES
Sliema Creek
St.Pauls
BayMarsamxett
via Buibba
to Qawra seafront
Manoel
St. Elmo Point

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VALLETTA

Ricasoli Point
Wied
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MDINA
Maltas old capital city is characterised by
mediaeval as well as baroque architecture.
Mdina Cathedral dominates the main
square and characterizes the town with its
unique skyline. From the citys bastions one
can absorb the panoramic view of Maltas
north and eastern landscape.
RABAT
Rabat is the historical suburban town of
Mdina. It is dotted with catacombs and
many historical churches and convents that
are worth visiting.
DINGLI CLIFFS
Dingli Cliffs form part of the dramatic
landscape of the southern coast of the
Maltese Islands. This is the highest area of
the Maltese Islands, circa 230 metres above
sea level.
BUSKETT GARDENS
A 30-minute walk from Rabat or Dingli.
Buskett is the largest tree grove in the
Maltese Islands. It surrounds the historic
Verdala Castle built, in 1588, by Grand
Master Verdalle. The Palace serves as the
official summer residence of the President
of Malta.
HERITAGE
RABAT
St Agathas Catacombs:
both situated in Triq Sant Agata, Rabat.
Open: MonFri 09.0017.00, Sat: 09.00
14.00. Tel: 21454419.
www.stagathamalta.com
Wignacourt College Museum and St Pauls
Grotto: The museum incorporates mainly
ecclesiastical objects dart. Included in the
entry is the small shrine dedicated to St
Paul. Open MonSun: 09.30-17.00.

Mdina & Rabat

Tel: 27494905.
Email- info@wignacourtmuseum.com
Roman Domus: Il-Wesga tal-Muew,
Rabat. A museum housing the remains of a
Roman town house from the 1st century BC
to 1st century AD. Open daily 09.0017.00.
Tel 21454125.
Casa Bernard: Triq San Pawl, Rabat. An old
house with interesting antique furniture.
Tours MonSat every hour from 10.0016.00. Tel. 21451888.
www.casabernardmalta.com
National Archives of Malta: Santo
Spirito, Triq l-Isptar. Open: MonSat. Tel:
21459863.
St. Pauls Catacombs: Ancient tombs from
3AD providing the earliest evidence of
Christianity in Malta. Open: MonSun:
9.00-17.00. Tel: 21454562.
MDINA
Natural History Museum: Pjazza San
Pubbliju, Mdina. Geological, fossil, insect,
bird and mammal exhibits are housed
within the historic Vilhena Palace. Open
daily: 09.0017.00. Tel: 21455951.
Palazzo Falson: Triq Villegaignon, Mdina.
A 14th century mediaeval house exhibiting
fine antique furniture and decorations.
Open TueSun 10.0017.00. Tel: 21454512.
www.palazzofalson.com
Carmelite Priory Museum: Triq
Villegaignon. Open daily: 10.0017.00.
Closed in January and February. Tel:
27020404. www.carmelitepriorymuseum.
com
St Pauls Cathedral and Museum: Pjazza
tal-Arisqof. The Cathedral Museum,
houses ecclesiastical objets dart from the
Cathedral and an extensive numismatic
collection. Cathedral Timings: Mon-Sat:

09.30-16.30. Tel: 21454136. Museum

timings: Mon-Fri: 09.30-16.00, Sat: 09.3015.00. Tel: 21454697.
The Mdina Experience: a multi-visual show
recounting the history of Mdina. Mon-Sun:
10.0016.30. Tel: 21450055
Medieval Times: Palazzo Notabile.
Mon-Sun: 10.0016.30. Tel: 21454625.
Tales of the Silent City: Palazzo Gatto
Murina. Mon-Sun: 09.00-16.45.
Tel: 21451179.
Mdina Dungeons: a diorama exhibition
of prisons through history. Winter Times
MonFri: 10.0016.00, Sat-Sun: 09.30-16.00
Summer Times Mon-Sun 09.30-16.30.
Tel: 21450267.
Knights of Malta: Mdina. A diorama
exhibition on the Knights of St John. Triq
l-Imaen. Mon-Sun 10.00-16.30.
BUSKETT
Cart ruts: Clapham Junction, Buskett
Gardens. Tracks presumably carved out in
pre-history for transportation purposes.

MDINA MAIN GATE

South East & Central Malta

SIIEWI
One of the older villages of Malta
dominated by a beautiful 19th century
parish church. It serves as an ideal starting
point for country walks to neighbouring
towns and villages.
GAR LAPSI
A small cove tucked into the cliffs beneath
and west of Mnajdra Temples. The area is
guarded by an impressive rocky and hilly
landscape.
EJTUN
The parish church of ejtun is dedicated to
St Catherine. Also noteworthy is the much
smaller and ancient church known as St
Gregorys.
MARSAXLOKK
A quaint and popular fishing village offers
picturesque scenery of fishermens colourful
boats (luzzijiet, plural for luzzu) tied to their
moorings in Maltas main fishing village.
MARSASCALA
A sea side resort with privately-owned
leisure and fishing boats bobbing up and
down in the calm waters of the bay. There
are numerous fish restaurants to try out.
BIREBBUA
Situated on the southern side of Marsaxlokk
Harbour, this seaside resort boasts of a
man-made sandy beach (Pretty Bay) and a
freeport container terminal zone.
WIED I-URRIEQ AND
BLUE GROTTO
A 20 minute walk from the village of
urrieq. Situated right above the Blue
Grotto and the sheer cliffs, a belvedere
provides a pleasant view of Filfla Islet,
situated about 5 kilometres off the southern
coast of Malta. Boat trips (weather
permitting).

URRIEQ
Tax-Xarolla Windmill: urrieq. An old
restored windmill situated atop early
Christian catacombs. Open Sat, Sun:
08.0012.00.
QRENDI
aar Qim and Mnajdra Prehistoric
Temples: limits of Qrendi. Two megalithic
sites separated by 500m of coastal garrigue.
Open daily 09.0017.00. Tel: 21424231.
SIIEWI
Limestone Heritage: An old quarry in
Siiewi turned into a diorama museum
describing the quality and use of Maltese
geological resources. Open MonFri 09.00
15.00 SatSun 09.0012.00. Tel: 21464931.
www.limestoneheritage.com
Malta Falconry Centre:
Triq l-Imqabba, limits of Siiewi.
Tel: 21460985.
AL FARRU
Malta Nights Extravaganza: The Arena,
MonteKristo Estates. A two hour folklore
extravaganza. Tel: 22033130.
www.maltanightsextravaganza.com
BIREBBUA
Gar Dalam: Limits of Birebbua. An
extensive cave system, with adjacent
museum, housing bone remains of animals
that roamed the island 250,000- 10,000
years ago. Open daily 09.0017.00
Tel: 21657419.
CHILDRENS ATTRACTIONS
Presidents Kitchen Garden: Attard. Part
of the Presidential palace, renovated with a
modern childrens play area, animal pens,
caf and other amenities.
Playmobil Fun Park: al Far. Open Mon
Sat 10.0018.00. Sun 10.0013.00.
Tel: 22242445.

www.playmobilmalta.com
THE LWS ANIMAL PARK
Ir-Razzett tal-biberija: Limits of
Marsascala. Tel: 21636526. www.inspire.org.
mt/lws-animal-park
CINEMA
Fgura: Tal-Lira Cinema, Gallarija Shopping
Complex.
PROMENADES
Marsascala: sea front.
urrieq to Blue Grotto and aar Qim: sea
view.
GARDENS
San Anton Garden: Attard. A historic
garden that originated as part of a summer
residence of one of the Knights of St. John.
The villa behind the gardens inner gate
also served as the residence of the British
Governor and is presently the official
residence of the President of Malta. The
main garden, with its exotic plants, was
opened to the public in 1882.
Howard Garden: Rabat. Situated along the
fortification moat of Mdina. It is an idyllic
place to rest following a visit to the ancient
capital.

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VICTORIARABAT
This is Gozos commercial and cultural
capital. It is a reference point for anyone
who wants to explore Gozo, whether on
foot or by car. To cross to Gozo one needs
to cross by ferry, which takes around 25
minutes, for schedule details visit
www.gozochannel.com
THE CITADEL, VICTORIA RABAT
The Citadel is the fortified and uppermost
part of Victoria. This enclosed fortified
part of the town boasts of a Cathedral, the
Gozo Law Courts, the old Bishops Palace
and a small number of museums displaying
various Gozo related exhibits. Only a
handful of residents live in the Citadel.
From the ramparts one may enjoy a 360
panoramic view of the island.
Ta en Cliffs: 25 minutes walk from
Sannat Facing south, the cliffs offer an
expansive panorama from sun rise to
sunset.
Marr ix-Xini: limits of Xewkija, 25
minutes walk from Sannat A very narrow
creek with a small bay tucked in between
the rocky cliffs below Ta en area in
Sannat.
XLENDI
A narrow creek which developed from
a tiny fishing hamlet into a fully-fledged
seaside resort. The bay is flanked by an
impressive cliff on one side.
MARSALFORN
This summer resort enjoys both a tiny
sandy beach as well as an interesting rocky
coastline dotted with historic salt pans. The
bay is popular with Gozitans and Maltese
for its promenade.
Wied il-Gasri: around 45 minutes walk
from Marsalforn. This creek is one of those

Gozo & Comino

hidden charms of Gozo with coralline cliffs.
It can be reached via a stretch of salt pans
which are still harvested regularly.
Dwejra Bay: Approx 30 minutes walk from
San Lawrenz.
A quaint and curious coastal
landscape with various
interesting geological
San Dimitri
Point
features such as the
Inland Sea, enclosed by
cliffs and connecting
to the open sea via a
fissure; and the Azure
Window, carved out of
the cliffs by the waves
Azure
Window
Inland
over the millennia.
Sea
Jutting out from the
Dwejra
sea, at a small distance
Tower
Fungus
Rock
from the rocky coast,
is the Fungus Rock or
ebla tal-eneral.
QALA BELVEDERE
Wardija
A great location on the
Point
outskirts of the village of
Qala from where one may
enjoy a panoramic view of the
Gozo-Comino-Malta channel.
ONDOQ IR-RUMMIEN
One of Gozos more secluded
beaches, charming for its relatively quiet
environment. Limits of Qala.
San Blas Cove: Between 45 minutes to
1 hour walk from Nadur. A hidden but
charming sloping landscape that leads onto
a tiny sandy beach.
HERITAGE:
VICTORIA
Cathedral and Museum: The present
cathedral was constructed between 1697
and 1711. It is dedicated to the Assumption

of Our Lady. A major highlight is the

trompe loeil dome inside the church. Open
MonSat 10.0016.00. Closed on Sundays
and public holidays Tel: 21556087.
Xwieni
Bay

Marsalforn
Bay

ZEBBUG

MARSALFORN

GHASRI

GHARB
XAGHRA
SAN
LAWRENZ
Cittadella

KERCEM

FONTANA

VICTORIA
(RABAT)

General

XEWK

XLENDI
MUNXAR
Xlendi
Bay

SANNAT

Ta' Cenc

Old Prisons: built by the

Knights of St John and last used by
the British. Open MonSat 09.0017.00.
Tel: 21565988.
Museum of Archaeology: Casa Bondi, The
Citadel. The museum houses archaeological
artefacts from Gozo, amongst which the
two famous Neolithic statuettes found,

Ta' Cenc

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in 1986, at Xagra Circle. Open daily:

09.0017.00. Tel: 21556144.
Natural History Museum: The Citadel.
Exhibits include a range of fossils, stones
and other geological specimens from Gozo.
Open daily: 09.001700. Tel: 21556153.
Gozos National Folklore
Museum: Rural and old
industrial tools exhibited in
a mediaeval house.
Open daily:
09.0017.00
Ramla
Bay
Tel: 21562034.

Open MonSat 10.0015.00. Public

Holidays 10.00-13.00. Tel: 21559955/6.
XAGRA
gantija Temples: possibly the oldest freestanding megalithic structures in the world,
dating to around 3,600BC. Open daily:
09.0017.00. Tel 21553194.
Ta Kola Windmill: a restored old windmill,
n
that once served also as a residence and
now exhibiting traditional tools related to
milling, carpentry and smithy. Open daily
09.0017.00. Tel: 21561071.
Ninus Cave: Triq Jannar. Open most days
09.0018.00. Tel: 21556863.
San Blas
Bay
Xerris Grotto: nien Imrik Street. Both
small caves are replete with stalactites and
Dahlet Qorrot
stalagmites. Open daily: 09.0018.00 Tel:
Bay
21560572.
Ggantija
Calypsos Cave: Situated on the cliff s
Temples
edge on the outskirts of Xagra.
NADUR
Sports
According to tradition this tiny
Ground
cave was reputedly the place
QALA
KIJA
Kenuno
where Homers Ulysses lived
Tower
Qala
Qala
for seven years with the
GHAJNSIELEM
Point
Battery
nymph Calypso. The
Hondoq
location serves as a
Heliport
Ir-Rummien
belvedere overlooking
MGARR
San
Santa
(HARBOUR)
Niklaw
Ramla l-amra. A
Marija
Bay
Bay
sandy beach that
Blue
Lagoon
Mgarr
takes its name from
Ix-Xini
the reddish colour
COMINO
Santa Marija
Battery
of the beachs sand.
Santa Marija
Tower
NADUR
St Georges Basilica: The
The Kelinu
church, consecrated in 1755,
Grima Maritime
situated in the Rabat centre, is
Collection: Parish Priest
impressively covered in marble with a
Str. Nadur. Open MonSat
bronze and gilded canopy over the altar.
09.0016.45. Tel: 21565226.
Gozo 360: Island of Joy, a multi-visual
show on the history of Gozo.

GARB
Ta Pinu Basilica: limits of Garb. An
impressive neo-romanesque church and
Gozos most popular place of pilgrimage.
Open daily: 07.3012.30, 13.3019.00.
Garb Folklore Museum: Old and
traditional implements are exhibited in
an old cottage-style house situated in the
village centre. Open MonSat 09.3015.00,
Sun 09.3012.00. Tel: 21561929.
Ta Dbiegi Crafts Centre: Triq San Lawrenz.
Open MonSat 09.3016.00.
SAN LAWRENZ
Dwejra Tower: Is operated by volunteers.
Phone to confirm opening hours.
Tel: 21556195.
CHILDRENS ATTRACTIONS
Pomskizilious Toy Museum: Triq nien
Xibla, Xagra. Open most days.
Tel: 21562489.
www.themuseumoftoys.com
CINEMA
Citadel Cinema: Victoria
THEATRES
Astra Theatre: Victoria
Aurora Theatre: Victoria
PROMENADES
Marsalforn seafront, Nadur, Qbajjar.
COMINO
This barren island is practically uninhabited
except for a resort hotel, but is very popular
with swimmers and divers. A historic watch
tower built in the early 17th century once
guarded its coast.
The Blue Lagoon: With its silver sandy sea
bed, gives the illusion of a turquoise-silvery
swimming pool set in a natural ambience.
For more information about Gozo visit
www.gozo.com

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AIRPORT
Malta International Airport situated in
Gudja is served by direct bus service to and
from Valletta and other tourist areas.
Taxi service and car rental available.
Tel: 21249600.
Website: www.maltairport.com
BANKS
These are normally open for business from
08.30 to 12.30 Mon-Sat except on public
holidays.
BEACHES
Generally speaking, Maltas coastline is rocky
and steep on the south side, while it is rocky
and low lying on the north and eastern side.
Most of the sandy beaches are situated either
on the north western side of the island or in
Gozo. Maltas beaches are small in size, with
the largest shoreline just over 500 metres.
Yet due to the islands rugged terrain, many
of these offer scenic attractions due to the
islands rugged landscape.
www.visitmalta.com/beaches.bays
BEACHES IN MALTA AND GOZO:
Gadira Bay: l/o Melliea
Golden Bay: Gajn Tuffiea
nejna Bay: l/o Marr
Armier Bay: l/o Melliea
Paradise Bay: l/o irkewwa
Pretty Bay: Birebbua
St Georges Bay: St Julians
Qawra perched beach: l/o Qawra
Ramla l-amra: reachable from both
Xagra as well as Nadur
Xlendi Bay: via Fontana
Marsalforn Bay*: from Rabat
Marr ix-Xini: reachable from Xewkija
St Peters Pool: l/o Marsaxlokk

General Information
Ta Fra Ben*: Qawra Point
Gar id-dud*: Sliema
Fond Gadir*: Sliema
Dellimara*: l/o Marsaxlokk
ondoq ir-Rummien: Gozo
San Blas*: Gozo
Marsalforn*: Gozo
Mieba:Malta
* these beaches are predominantly or
totally rocky
Quality Beach Award in 2012
Blue Flag beach in 2012

fi hot spots may be found in most localities.

CRAFT CENTRES
Malta:
Crafts Village, Ta Qali; Exhibition Centre, St
Johns Square, Valletta.
Gozo:
Ta Dbiei, Garb; Fontana Cottage Industry
- en route to Xlendi; Victoria Crafts Centre,
Victoria.

EATING AND DRINKING

Valletta and all the tourist areas offer a wide
selection of quality restaurants to suit the
budget-conscious and the gourmand alike.
In fish restaurants, the menu may vary
according to season and the days catch. It is
recommended to ask for fresh fish which may
also be on display. To experience traditional
Maltese home-cooking, try dining at the
more popular family restaurants specialising
in local fare.
Some typical Maltese dishes include:
Rabbit dishes: stewed or fried
Brajoli: beef-olives filled with a mash of
spiced Maltese sausage and eggs
Timpana: macaroni pie
Lampuki: coryphene/dorado fish
Swordfish: with tomato, olive and caper
sauce
Tuna: with tomato, olive and caper sauce
A variety of popular home-made soups and
pasta dishes.

COMMUNICATIONS
Postal Services:Post office branches are
found in most towns and villages. Opening
hours are from 07.3012.30 Mon-Sat. Some
villages have a sub-post office licensed to
select stationery shops. The Valletta Post
Office branch situated at Castille Square is
open Mon-Fri 08.1515.45; Sat: 08.1512.30.
Telephone-overseas calls:
Local calls require no prefixes. Overseas
calls from Malta require the countrys
international calling prefix. Cheaper rates
for overseas calls can be obtained by dialling
1021 before the country code. Maltas
international dialling code is +356.
Internet Cafs:To be found in various
localities including: Valletta, Sliema, St
Julians, St Pauls Bay and Gozo. Also available
in most 4 & 5 star accommodations. Free wi-

DISABLED PERSONS
Recently built hotels and public places have
ramps and other amenities such as elevators
to accommodate wheelchair-bound
persons. Due to the nature of their historic
architecture or surroundings, not all places
of public interest have such amenities. It
is advisable to check beforehand whether
the location of interest is accessible to
wheelchair bound persons.

ELECTRICITY
The electricity supply is 240 volts, 50Hz.
Three-pin British Standard plugs are used
but, if required, adapters are easily available.

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EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES

Numerous
embassies
and
consular
representatives are established in Malta.
For further information please contact the
Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Tel: 21242853.
www.foreign.gov.mt
HEALTH
Visitors from EU member states should
ensure they are in possession of a Health
Insurance Card when requiring medical care
at one of the public hospitals or clinics. A
medical insurance policy is to be presented
when attending a private clinic. In view
of a reciprocal health agreement between
Malta and Australia, Australian citizens are
entitled to free medical care in public health
care facilities for the first six months from
their arrival in Malta. www.ehealth.gov.mt
General Hospitals:
Mater Dei Hospital: Tal-Qroqq, Malta.
Call: 25450000.
Craig Hospital: Victoria, Gozo.
Call: 21561600.
Health Clinics:Paola, Mosta, Floriana,
Gira and Victoria (Rabat) Gozo. There are
also private hospitals and clinics. Ask at
hotel reception for assistance.
Pharmacies:In general, pharmacies open
during normal shopping hours. On Sunday
one pharmacy from each specified zone is
open between 08.00 and 12.00 in accordance
to an established roster. Please check Sunday
papers for information.
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Ambulance:112
Cruise Liner Terminal, Floriana:25673000
Directory enquiries:1182
Emergency at Sea: 2182 4220, 2123 8797
Fire Brigade:112

Go Mobile operator:1187
Government Information services:153
Hello operator:27270270
Heritage Malta:22954000
Malta International Airport:21249600
(Freephone)
Overseas operator:1152
Police:112
Sedqa: 151 (addiction related help)
Veterinary Services, emergency: 5004 3888
(calls 4.66)
Vodafone operator:1189
LEARNING ENGLISH
There are over forty English Language
schools in Malta and Gozo. www.feltom.
com or www.education.gov.mt
MUSEUMS
It is advised that last entrance to museums is
30 minutes before closing time.
OPEN-AIR MARKETS AND FLEA
MARKETS
There are numerous open-air markets which
sell anything from plants to fruit, from white
goods to clothes. Such markets are usually
open between 08.00 to 12.30.
Valletta: Merchants Str. Open daily except
Sun.
Floriana: Floriana Park & Ride. Open on
Sun
Victoria: Gozo (It-Tokk). Open daily.
Birgu (Vittoriosa): close to bus terminus.
Open on Tue.
Qormi: near St Sebastian Parish Church.
Open on Sat.
Marsaxlokk: along the waterfront. Daily
with extended market on Sundays.
Birgu (Vittoriosa): flea market at Fortini
Football Ground. Open on Sun.

Marsascala: flea market at Inspire.

Open on Sun.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1 January: New Years Day
10 February: Feast of St Pauls Shipwreck
19 March: Feast of St Joseph
31 March: Freedom Day
March-April: Good Friday
1 May: Workers Day
7 June: Sette Giugno Commemoration
29 June: Feast of St Peter & St Paul Imnarja
15 August: Feast of Santa Maria
(Assumption)
8 September: Victory Day
21 September: Independence Day
8 December: Feast of the Immaculate
Conception
13 December: Republic Day
25 December: Christmas Day
RELIGIOUS FEASTS (FESTI)
These are spread throughout the year, but
the majority are celebrated between June and
mid-September. Feasts are more often than
not held over the weekend. www.visitmalta.
com/events
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Church of England: St Pauls Anglican ProCathedral, Independence Square, Valletta);
Holy Trinity Church, Rudolph Str., Sliema.
www.anglicanmalta.org
Church of Scotland: Methodist and Free
Churches. 210 Old Bakery Str., Valletta.
Evangelical (Lutheran): Protestant Church
of Germany, 210 Old Bakery Str., Valletta.
Greek Orthodox: Church of St George, 83
Merchants Street, Valletta.
Islamic Mosque: Paola. For info regarding

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General Information

time of prayer Tel: 21672163, 21697203/5.

www.islamicfinder.org
Jewish Synagogue: Tel: 7959 5186
Hindu: Maltese-Indian Community Centre.
Tel: 99493975.
More contacts in Yellow Pages look under
Religion Places of Worship in the index.
Catholic Mass (Sundays) in other languages:
English: St Patricks Church, Sliema;
St Pauls Bay Parish Church; St Barbara
Church, Valletta, St Anne Church,
Marsascala; Sacred Heart Sanctuary,
Victoria
French: St Barbara Church, Republic Str.,
Valletta. Sun 10.00.
German: Sun 11.00. St Barbara Church,
Republic Str., Valletta.
Italian: Sun 11.00. St Catherine Church,
Merchant Str., Valletta
Should your religious belief not be
included in the above list, kindly contact
one of the Tourist Information Centres on
22915440/1/2 or check at maltadiocese.org/
lang/en/information/
SPORTS
Football: National Football Stadium, Ta
Qali limits of Rabat. www.mfa.com.mt
Golf: Marsa Sports Club golf course
Waterpolo: National Swimming Pool
Complex, University Grounds, Tal-Qroqq
Horse Racing: Marsa, Malta and
Gajnsielem, Gozo.
www.maltaracingclub.com
Tennis: Vittoriosa Lawn Tennis Club,
Kordin, limits of Paola; Marsa Sports Club,
Marsa. www.maltatennisclubfederation.
com
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Cruise liner Terminal: Valletta Cruise Port

Pinto Wharf. Tel: 21220633.

Malta International Airport:
Arrivals Lounge or call 23696073/4.
Melliea: Misra i-jara ta Papa wanni
Pawlu II 26 ta Mejju 1990 or call
21524666.
Mdina: Torre dello Standardo Pjazza San
Publiju or call 21454480.
Valletta: Auberge dItalie, Merchants Str. or
call 22915440/1/2.
Victoria, Gozo: 17, Pjazza Indipendenza
(It-Tokk) or call 22915452/3.
Freephone:80072230.
TIMESHARE
During your stay in Malta, you may be
approached by individuals who offer you
freebies for attending a presentation. These
may be selling timeshare or similar products.
For practical tips on what to look out for,
read the leaflet available here:
www.eccnetmalta.gov.mt
TIME ZONE
Maltas time is set according to Central
European Time (cet). Summer time starts
on the last Sunday of March and ends on the
last Sunday of October.
TRANSPORT
Public Bus Transport:For full up to date
information visit www.arriva.com.mt or
phone tel: +356 21 22 2000. Operating
Hours Day Service 05.30 23.00 hrs Night
Service 23.00 05.00hrs from St Julians to
most localities.
Malta:The main bus terminus in Valletta
provides service to all towns and villages
at frequent intervals. Direct bus services
are available from various tourist areas to
Rabat, Marsaxlokk, irkewwa ferry, Qawra

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and Buibba. There are also buses running

from Buibba to Golden Bay. Bus route
information brochures are available from
the Valletta bus terminus or the MTA tourist
information offices.
Gozo:A regular bus service is provided
from Marr Harbour to Victoria (Rabat),
where it is possible to reach most outlying
villages. Please note that buses in Gozo do
not run as frequently as in Malta.
Taxis: White Taxi Service - call 23696071.
White taxis are privately run. Taxis may be
found at various locations including:
Valletta:City Gate, St Johns co-cathedral,
Palace Square and Sea Terminal
Airport:terminal
Sliema: the Strand
St Julians: Spinola, Paceville
Gozo:
Marr Harbour; bus terminus,
Victoria; Marsalforn Bay
Valletta Smart Cab: call 77414177. An inner
City service using small electric cabs.
Sightseeing buses: hop-on hop-off,
sightseeing buses in Malta and Gozo.
Starting at Sliema and stopping at various
locations.
Gozo
Channel: www.gozochannel.com
Boat Trips: Leisure trips around the coast.
Leisure boats are usually boarded from the
Strand in Sliema or from Buibba and St
Pauls Bay area.
SICILY TRAVEL
Sicily is situated 90km north of Malta. One
may reach Sicily either by air (Catania,
Palermo, Trapani) or sea routes (Pozzallo,
Catania). For further details and schedules
please visit: www.airmalta.com,
www.virtuferries.com

Helpful Hints
Here are some helpful hints to ensure that
your stay on the Maltese Islands is a pleasant one and free from unnecessary difficult
situations.
Adventure sports:including rock climbing, cycling, trekking available from various
clubs. It is advisable to enquire at the Tourist
Information Centres or at hotel reception.
www.visitmalta.com/sports-and-activies
Car Hire: when driving a hired car please
ensure that you adhere to the countrys driving and parking regulations. An automatic
CVA operated hourly charging meter is activated on entering Valletta.
Country walks:there are beautiful countryside walks to follow, but it is imperative
to keep out of private property which is
often indicated by rustic boundary walls.
Country-side walk booklets are available in
bookstores.
Diving: there are numerous diving schools
in Malta and Gozo. Some of these are based
in 4 or 5 star hotels often located near beaches. www.pdsa.org.mt
Dress code:when visiting towns and especially churches do ensure that you are
properly dressed so as not to offend public
sentiments. It is not allowed to wear shorts
or sleeveless tops when visiting churches.
In towns, bare-chested males and scantily
dressed ladies are regarded as unacceptably
attired. Topless or nude bathing is prohibited
on the Maltese Islands.
Driving: driving in the Maltese Islands is on
the left hand side of the road. At junctions
give way to the vehicle on your right hand
side. Right of way is also given to the vehicle that reaches the traffic island first. As a
pedestrian, always look right before crossing

a street.
Events: Malta boasts of a vibrant and varied
year round calendar of events, for details
visit http://www.new.visitmalta.com/en/
events www.maltacultural.com
Excursions: when choosing your excursion
to places of interest you will find that some
tours may be cheaper, due to the fact that
they do not include a licensed guide or museum entry fees. Always check beforehand
what is included in the price.
Karozzin:horse drawn cabby trips can be
the highlight of the morning. It is however
advisable to confirm the price per person for
the agreed trip with a map in hand before
boarding the cab.
Parking attendants: a small tip to the parker
is appropriate when parking at designated
spots (the equivalent of 0.70 would be sufficient). Some areas in Malta and Gozo have
a restricted parking time limit and a meter
card needs to be prominently visible, from
the windscreen, for traffic wardens.
Public Transport: when using public transport, whenever possible pay the bus driver
with exact change to speed up the process.
When possible it is advisable to pre purchase
tickets from vending machines located at
the Valletta and Bugibba bus termini, Malta
International airport arrivals lounge, Sliema
ferries and authorised resellers.
Water Sports Centres: are often based at 4
or 5 star hotels located near beaches. For information: www.asaofmalta.org
Shopping: shopping centres can be found in
all the major towns and cities especially at
Valletta, in Republic Str. and Merchant Str.;
Sliema along Tower Road and the Strand;
Paola town centre; amrun along High Str.;
Mosta around the town centre; Buibba and

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St Pauls Bay; Victoria (Rabat) in Gozo. All

the above shopping centres are normally
open from Mon to Fri during mornings and
evenings. However, in tourist areas, shops
are open throughout the day, Mon-Sat from
09.00 till 19.00 and sometimes even later.
Smoking:smoking inside public buildings
is prohibited. It is a legal offence to smoke
inside restaurants, buses, cinemas, airport
and other public buildings.
Street salespersons: when approached in the
street by salespersons offering their products
or services, be sure to identify exactly who
they represent. Do not sign or pay for any
service or product that you are not entirely
sure to have fully understood or appreciated.
Sun screen: it is always wise to use anti-UV
cream and wear a hat to protect your skin
from the suns rays. It is best to avoid direct
sun exposure between 11.00 and 15.00 especially in summer.
Swim, snorkel and dive safely: ensure that
you are not conducting any of these activities in areas exposed to maritime traffic.
Some areas may be dangerous due to undercurrents. When visiting coastal areas in
strong seas or winds, it is advisable to keep
at a safe distance away from the rocky edges.
Freak waves do occur.
Taxis: white taxis have a taxi meter and can
be hired from designated areas. However, a
fixed payment price is in force prior to taking a taxi from the Airports arrival lounge
or the Valletta Cruise Liner Terminal. Elsewhere, it is advisable to ask beforehand for
an approximate fare.
Free wi-fi: wi-fi hotspots are available across
Malta and Gozo in public spaces like gardens
and piazzas.

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nes
ia Li

BAHRIJA

55
5
55
5

55
5
55

LIJA

11111999
99

77777
777777

Mt. Carmel

7
777
7

77777
777

Roman
Villa

21
21
21
21
21

RABAT

22222222
22
22222222
MSIDA

11111
66666

1
111
1

Kordin

88
88
8
8
PAOLA

1
1
111

Handaq

888888

18-25 13-20

Summer 25-33 22-23

Autumn 22-30 12-19
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MQABBA

Wardija Ta'
San Gorg
Il-Fawwara

3333331111
11

Spring

MARSASCALA

GHAXAQ

Girgenti
Palace

888
222222888

KIRKOP

Malta
International
Airport

Tas-Silg

MARSAXLOKK

32
32
32
32
32
32

Dalam
Cave

QRENDI

Il-Misqa
Hagar Qim
Tal-Hamrija
Tower
Ras
Il-Hamrija

Borg
In-Nadur
Ta' Xutu
Wied Tower
Iz-Zurrieq
Blue
Grotto

Tal-Irhama
Battery

Il-Munxar

Xrobb
L-Ghagin
Fort
St. Lucian

Roman
Villa

BIRZEBBUGIA

SAFI

Ras
Bajjada

St. Thomas
Bay

99
9
99
9

GUDJA

30
30
30
30
30

Mnajdra

Ghar
Lapsi

ZEJTUN

99999

29
29
29
29
29

16-18 10-12

Ghar il-Kbir

111
1111

Winter

Dingli Cliffs

2222888
88

LOW

11111

31
31
31
31

HIGH

Zonqor
Point
Marsascala
Bay

Bulebel

99999
SANTA
LUCIJA

8
8
88
88

111

SIGGIEWI

ZABBAR

22222266666

666
222222666

LUQA

St. James

26
26
26
26
26
26

Tarxien
Temples

TARXIEN

1
11
11
1

8
88
88
8

Verdala
Palace

Gorf
L-Abjad
Fort
St. Leonard

FGURA

Hypogeum

St. Vincent
De Paule

Ras
Il-Gebel

XGHAJRA

COSPICUA

23
23
23
23
23
23

21
21
21
21
21

Fort
St. Rocco
Ricasoli

VITTORIOSA

SENGLEA

24
24
24
24
24

2222211111

Wied
Ghammieq
Fort
Rinella

KALKARA

23
23
23
23
23
23

Marsa
Sports Grounds

222222777777

DINGLI

666

222222444444

111111
MARSA

QORMI

ZEBBUG

Ras
Id-Dawwara

Ricasoli Point

22222222
22

1
1
11
11

Migra
Ferha

VALLETTA
Grand
Harbour

Boffa

St. Luke's

HAMRUN

21
21
21
21
21
21

St. Elmo Point

Marsamxett
Harbour

FLORIANA

Mriehel

20
20
20
20
20
20

77777MDINA

2222222222

SANTA
19
19
19
19
19
19
VENERA

ATTARD

National Park

Sliema Creek
Manoel
Island

TA' XBIEX

St. Philip

19
19
19
19
19
19

Dragut Point

GZIRA

BIRKIRKARA

20
20
20
20
20

Fort

Zammit
Clapp

SAN GWANN

5555

BALZAN

San Anton
Palace &
Gardens

TA' QALI

MTARFA

18
18
18

Technopark

17
17
17
17
17

Fort
Bingemma
Nadur
Tower

SLIEMA

IKLIN

MOSTA

24
24
24
24
24

1111188888

or
Vict

s
Victoria Line

Capua

11
11
1

11111777777

Fomm Ir-Rih
Bay

16
16
16
16
16

SOME STATISTICS:
Population:
417,000*
Archipelago:
Malta, Gozo, Comino & Cominotto,
St Pauls Islands and Filfla
Area:
316 square kilometres
Status:
Independence: 1964, Republic: 1974
EU membership: 2004
Religion:
Predominantly Roman Catholic
Official languages:
Maltese and English
Currency:
Euro
Time zone:
Central European Time - CET
Emergency number:
112 (ambulance, police, fire brigade)

Santa
Marija
Bay

Blue
Lagoon

Mgarr
Ix-Xini

1
111
1

1111133333

MGARR
(HARBOUR)
Ta' Cenc

Qala
Point

Qala
Battery

Hondoq
Ir-Rummien

666
666

1
11
1
11
Heliport

SANNAT

1
1
11
11

1111

GHAJNSIELEM

1111

Kenuno
Tower

888
888

2
222

XEWKIJA
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12

18
18
18
18
18

1111222
2

Sports
Ground

22222

25
25
25
25

11
General 111

111111444444

111111666666

3
33
33
3
12
12
12
12
12

10
10
VICTORIA
10
10
10
(RABAT)

NADUR

16
16
16
16
16

Xlendi
Bay

10
10
10
10
10
MUNXAR

13
13
13
13
13
13

XLENDI

12
12
12
12

FONTANA
Wardija
Point

Ggantija
Temples

4
4
44
44

111
1 2
2
222
1

111111666
666

1
111
1

12
12
12
12
12

1
1
11
11

2
222
2

KERCEM

22222

Dwejra
Tower

111111222
22

11111

San Blas
Bay

333333

111111111111

111111

Fungus
Rock

Inland
Sea

11
11
11
11
11

Azure
Window

Tal-Gzira
Battery

Peter's
Pool
Il-Ponta
L-Kbira

Fort
Delimara

Pretty
Bay

ZURRIEQ
Wardija
Tower
Tal-Bakkari
Hal-Far

Delimara
Point

Malta
Freeport

1
111
Hasan's
Cave

Wied
Iz-Znuber

*Official Statistics drawn from NSO Publication - Malta in Figures 2011

FILFLA
please note: whilst every effort has been made to provide timely
and accurate information, the purpose of
this booklet is to encourage tourists to enquire further at tourist information offices or other authorities.

Benghisa
Point