Vizit to Malta, island Gozo.
The Republic of Malta is a small but heavily populated island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean. Consisting of 7 islands it is a popular tourist resort due to it's tropical climate, exciting nightlife, and a history dating back thousands of years.
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If you can drive, then hire a car, its quite cheap and the bonus is that Gozitans drive on the same side of the road as the uk. The island is relatively small so there is no chance of getting lost, the roads are not that busy, although if you pass throught the capital of Rabat (Victoria) then sometimes there is a gentle build up of traffic. The Citadel in Rabat is well worth a visit, the church is beautiful (although if you visit the churches in Gozo it is respectful for men to wear trousers and a top and for women to cover their shoulders, no shorts!) there is also a jail where the English Knights were imprisoned. You are able to go inside and see their engravings on the walls. Rabat also has a market situated opposite the Citadel. Banks are available and ATM machines, newsagents and jewellers. There are locations to pick up herb-infused Gozo cheese, quite rich and excellent..If you like visiting churches then you have to go to Xewkia and visit the church in the main square which has one of the biggest domes in Europe. Its absolutely massive, but totally awesome.
And then there is Ta Pinu in Gharb. A fantastic building both inside and out and the history of Ta Pinu is interesting, a must do visit, especially for the religious amongst you.
Xlendi is well worth a visit, it is a lovely bay resort, with mostly hotels, and many restaurants along the sea front, including a chinese restaurant. Take a walk around the bay and see lovely views.
Ramla Bay is a lovely sandy beach and has a couple of bar/snack shacks on the beach, which do an excellent English breakfast. Also you can visit Calypso's Cave which overlooks Ramla beach. Alternatively a short drive away in Qala you can see the Island of Comino and the blue lagoon.
The visit to the azure window was a bit of a let down, lots of coaches and mini buses and men trying to sell you postcards, although there is a tiny church perched nearby which I enjoyed more than looking at a hole in the rocks! This area is, however, a major attraction for scuba divers, with some of the most brilliantly colored coral.
To explore the Island you really need a car, that way you have the freedom to explore all the hidden coves (beware sometimes the roads are very steep.) Marlasforn near Xaghra is (in my opinion) is not worth visiting, it is spoilt by nasty looking buildings and appartments which remind me of Spain and lots of Brits out on the lash. Apparantly this is the place to go if you are young and want that sort of holiday, but for the rest of us who prefer a mediteranean country to retain its history, and its way of life, with its beautiful rustic buildings and farmhouses best stick to Xaghra. Xaghra being my choice to stay, due to its wide choice of farmhouses to rent, a busy and friendly town square with great restaurants and a couple of bars. There is also a few supermarkets scattered around with excellent deli's.There are lots of diving schools available if you like that sort of thing, Malta and Gozo are renowned for excellent diving
Xlendi is well worth a visit, it is a lovely bay resort, with mostly hotels, and many restaurants along the sea front, including a chinese restaurant. Take a walk around the bay and see lovely views.
Ramla Bay is a lovely sandy beach and has a couple of bar/snack shacks on the beach, which do an excellent English breakfast. Also you can visit Calypso's Cave which overlooks Ramla beach. Alternatively a short drive away in Qala you can see the Island of Comino and the blue lagoon.
The visit to the azure window was a bit of a let down, lots of coaches and mini buses and men trying to sell you postcards, although there is a tiny church perched nearby which I enjoyed more than looking at a hole in the rocks! This area is, however, a major attraction for scuba divers, with some of the most brilliantly colored coral.
To explore the Island you really need a car, that way you have the freedom to explore all the hidden coves (beware sometimes the roads are very steep.) Marlasforn near Xaghra is (in my opinion) is not worth visiting, it is spoilt by nasty looking buildings and appartments which remind me of Spain and lots of Brits out on the lash. Apparantly this is the place to go if you are young and want that sort of holiday, but for the rest of us who prefer a mediteranean country to retain its history, and its way of life, with its beautiful rustic buildings and farmhouses best stick to Xaghra. Xaghra being my choice to stay, due to its wide choice of farmhouses to rent, a busy and friendly town square with great restaurants and a couple of bars. There is also a few supermarkets scattered around with excellent deli's.There are lots of diving schools available if you like that sort of thing, Malta and Gozo are renowned for excellent diving
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The place looks great. I was especially impressed by the water. It's so blue and clean. And the history of the place is amazing. It's worth visiting.
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