Malta

Malta

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Malta Restaurants

Affordable (36)

Agliolio

This is the perfect time of year to enjoy this al fresco eatery, which overlooks one of the island's best beaches - Golden Sands. Tuck into scrummy pizza, pasta and fresh fish, enjoyed with a glass... read more
Fine dining (29)

Palazzo Preca

This may be one of the most exclusive restaurants in the capital, but it is very well priced. Charming chef Ramona adds that personal touch by regularly popping out to say hello. Her dishes are... read more

Malta Nightlife

Chilled (26)

Vinum Wine Bar

Enjoy a walk through the Silent City of Mdina before getting stuck into Vinum's fantastic wine list. read more
Clubbing (25)

Havana

The home of R'n'B, hip-hop and great old-school classics in Malta. Prepare to party until the early morning, surrounded by smooth sounds in a great atmosphere. read more

This Month in Malta:

By Jo Caruana

Shopping: Foodie items can make the best souvenirs, so why not pop a few bits and bobs from Jubilee Foods (Triq l-Ibragg and Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo) in your case? Their conserves and oils promise an authentic taste of the islands when you're back home.

Key areas: The countryside is at its best at this time of year, so make the most of it by heading south for a walk in Zurrieq. Then, to top things off, jump a little fishing boat to the Blue Grotto, where the blue waters beguile belief.

Malta News & Gossip

Network in Numbers

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LEEDS BRADFORD Proposed cost of new pedestrian entrance for Leeds railway station, due to be finished in 2014. The glass gateway, planned for the south side of the station, will lead to the developed riverside area to cope with the extra foot traffic.

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TENERIFE Members of the Mujeres con Curvas, Mujeres que Enamoran (Women with Curves, Women Enamoured) group, who are campaigning for larger-figured ladies to be candidates for the role of Queen of the Santa Cruz carnival.

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MALTA Minimum size of living room stipulated by Tom Cruise, who is said to be in the market to buy a Maltese property. The multimillionaire actor - who apparently dislikes renting - will be filming on the island towards the end of the year.

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HAMBURG Thickness of the concrete roof which is due to be built on top of Hamburg's A7 autobahn by the year 2018, as per a plan to improve the eco-credentials of the city. The ambitious project will turn 3.5km of the busy road into parkland.

Malta Trivia

May: For the best 360-degree views of Gozo, head to the historic walled Citadel in Victoria and walk around the bastion walls.
April: Malta was awarded the George Cross for bravery in 1942 following the hellish Second World War. The island's flag has proudly borne its symbol ever since.
March: The Maltese countryside is truly incredible at this time of year. Head to Bidnija, Golden Sands or Dwejra to discover a whole new side of the islands.