Malta

Malta

Things to do in Malta:

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Malta Restaurants

Cheap (21)

Old Priory Caf�

This beautiful caf� is housed within Medina's unique Carmelite Church and Priory Museum. Specialities include the delicious Pizza tal-Hobz, an open sandwich on crusty Maltese bread. read more
Affordable (21)

D-Bar

This family-run eatery, set in a typical village square, is Gozo's primary haunt for delicious ribs and pizza. read more
Good quality (20)

San Giuliano

Come here for unforgettable fish dishes. Overlooking picturesque Spinola Bay, fishermen moor their boats just outside before selling their wares. read more

Malta Nightlife

Chilled (21)

Luna Lounge

Part of the exclusive Luna Collection within this magnificent palazzo, Luna Lounge is a haven of plush surroundings and cocktails. A hit with the island's it-crowd. �� read more
Live Music (20)

Muddy Waters Blues and Rock Bar

Malta's best performers have all played at Muddys at some point. Regarded as one of the best live music venues on the islands, patrons are advised to leave inhibitions at the door and get dancing. read more
Clubbing (19)

Footloose

Nicknamed the "No.1 fun bar" by patrons, party animals will love the 1980s classics, crazy cocktails and turbo-charged atmosphere. read more

This Month in Malta (March):

By Jo Caruana

Shopping: Gozo has come over all organic, and Organika is leading the way with a fabulous variety of local organic produce, natural cosmetics, fair-trade items and Gozo-made jewellery (13 St George's Square, Victoria, tel: 2701 5548).

Sightseeing: Vibrant celebrations will take place on and around 19 March in the pretty town of Rabat to mark the feast of St Joseph. A national public holiday, locals often head to the countryside for a picnic and to enjoy the usually sunny spring weather.

Key areas: The Grandmaster's Palace is home to the island's parliament and presidential offices. Parts of the building are open to the public, including the famous Council Chamber and the Palace Armoury.

Day trips: As the weather gets warmer, avoid the crowds by venturing off on a cliff walk in the south. Amble along to Delimara Point and follow the stunning coastline to pretty St Thomas Bay.

Malta News & Gossip

Malta Marathon

28 FEB
MALTA

From humble beginnings some 25 years ago, the Malta Marathon is now considered the largest and most popular athletic event in Malta. Around 1,000 runners from various countries - namely Britain and Germany, but also Poland, the US, Morocco, Kenya and Japan - start off at Mdina, the glorious former fortified capital of Malta perched on a hill above the island. The route descends to sea level where runners wind through numerous villages, before finishing in Sliema, with panoramic views across UNESCO-listed Valletta as a reward. For those who fancy a run, but not the full, calf-cramping 42km, there is a half marathon race on the same day, also starting at Mdina but offering a downhill course all the way. The perfect opportunity to work on your personal best. www.maltamarathon.com

Malta Trivia

March: Ramla Bay in Gozo is said to be the place where The Odyssey's hero Ulysses met the enchanting queen Calypso. Many scholars consider Gozo to be Ogygia, the island described in Homer's classic.
February: Gozo's Carnival, the Nadur (Silent) Carnival, is nothing like the lively, loud and colourful processions found elsewhere. Locals dress up in grotesque disguise and often don't speak in order not to be recognised.
January: Malta has had a medical school since 1592, making the University of Malta one of the oldest seats of learning in the world.