Tour of Malta Islands

The Malta Islands have a climate suitable for most of the year holidays.

The capital is Valletta situated about 3 miles northeast of the Airport with the Holiday Resorts situated around the island such as:

Sliema about 4 miles north of the Airport.

St George's Bay about 5 miles north of the Airport.

Qawra about 7 miles northwest of the Airport.

St Paul's Bay about 7 miles northwest of the Airport.

Mellieha about 10 miles northwest of the Airport.

Paradise Bay about 11 miles northwest of the Airport.

Popeye Village about 10 miles northwest of the Airport.

Comino Island about 14 miles northwest of the Airport.

Marsalforn /Gozo about 19 miles northwest of the Airport.

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Valletta is the historic port city of Malta containing buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem (the Knights Hospitaller).

Although World War II left major scars on the city, Valletta was officially recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.

The port now attracts many of the worlds largest cruise ships.

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Sliema, about 4 miles northwest of the Airport, and the coastline up to neighbouring St Julian's constitutes one of Malta's main coastal resort. It is a centre for shopping, restaurants and caf'e life.

The area has a number of places suitable for Scuba Diving & Snorkeling with tuition available.

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St. George's Bay, about 5 miles northwest of the Airport, has a more cosmopolitan feel to it. The bay is long & narrow with a small beach of golden sand at it's inamost end.

A variety of colourful boats are usually anchored in the bay. The resort is small with a few hotels, bars and restaurants. St. Georges Bay has a very modern shopping centre & Cinema complexes, one of which has an Imax screen.

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Qawra, about 7 miles northwest of the Airport, has a forshore that is rocky. In many locations, the rocks are flat and suitable for sunbathing.

Swimming and snorkeling are popular from the rocks. Ensure you locate a suitable exit point from the water, and beware of the black sea urchins found on the rocks. The entire area is great for water sports.

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St. Paul's Bay is located on the North East coast of Malta about 7 miles north of the Airport. This is the largest resort on the north of Malta. The old town of St. Paul's Bay has now extended to the south and engulfed the popular tourist areas of Bugibba and the newer resort of Qawra.

Most of the forshore is rocky. In many locations, the rocks are flat and suitable for sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling.

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Mellieha Bay, about 10 miles northwest of the Airport, has the largest beach on Malta. The sandy beach is clean, gently shelving, with shallow water, ideal for children.

A variety of water sports are available including some of the best scuba-diving in the Mediterranean.

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Paradise Bay, about 11 miles northwest of the Airport on the northwest of the island, is a truly picturesque beach, in a small, sheltered bay, with golden sands backed by high, rocky cliff.

Even out of season, it gets quite busy. It is well served by a good restaurant/snack bar and there are boats and sea kayaks for hire.

Ferries across to the islands of Gozo and Comino depart from close to here, at Marfa Point, the peninsula which helps to shelter Paradise Bay.

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Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is a group of rustic and ramshackle wooden buildings located at Anchor Bay in the northwest corner of Malta, two miles from the village of Mellieha.

It was built as a film set for the production of the 1980 live-action musical feature film Popeye, produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions and starring Robin Williams. Today it is open to the public as an open-air museum and family entertainment complex.

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Golden Bay is the most developed and popular of a trio of sandy beaches in the north west of Malta (the others are Ghajn Tuffieha and Gnejna).

Some of its pros can also be its cons - such as the large hotel, the Radisson Golden Sands, on a cliff overlooking the beach; some think it's an eyesore, while others love the good value beach restaurant which is part of the complex.

You'll find everything you need for a day's stay, such as food kiosks, umbrella and deck chair rental and even a rather good restaurant close by. The bus stop is not too far off from the beach.

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Comino is an island situated between the islands of Malta and Gozo, about 14 miles northwest of the Airport, measuring 1.35 sq. miles in area.

Comino is noted for its tranquility and isolation. It has a permanent population of only four residents.

The main attraction is the Blue Lagoon, frequented by large numbers of tourists and tour boats daily. The Blue Lagoon is a much photographed, picturesque bay, with a brilliant white, sandy base, and a rich marine life that make it popular with divers, snorkelers and swimmers.

Other beaches on Comino include St. Mary Bay and St. Nicholas Bay.

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Marsalforn is a fishing village on the north coast of the island Gozo, which has developed into the Islands most popular sea resort.

Its small size means that everywhere is within walking distance, and can be very tranquil in the off-peak seasons. Very popular with Gozitans, particularly on Sundays, and with Maltese visitors in summer, who tend to spend their weekends here.

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Xlendi Bay is situated on the southwest side of Gozo. This beautiful inlet with a sandy beach is ideal as a swimming spot for both young and old.

For many years, this bay used to be a fishing village, but recently, it has been transformed into a tourist attraction. As a tourist resort, it is equipped with several tourist-oriented amenities, such as, bars, restaurants, holiday flats and hotels.

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For more information on Minorca, visit: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta.

Malta Website, with an interactive map showing all the islands Historic Sights and Attractions.