Malta in my opinion is a very beautiful and historic country! It may be small but the views will just blow you away! With the constant view of the sea no matter what city of Malta you are in!
For the elderly I would say it is a good place to retire, as it is peaceful and not as busy and crowded.
The places I would suggest are Valletta (capital city), Bugibba, Silema, St. John's, St. Julians, Paceville, Mdina, Gozo (an island seperated from Malta), Melliha, Blue Grotto and Golden Bay. These were the places I went to and was taken back by it....the view, the people, the area...all so nice and pleasantly wonderful! If I was given more time I would have loved to explored all the areas of Malta.
For the more lively crowded areas I would say Silema, Valletta and St. Julian's is the place to be! Mostly filled with busy shopping centers and restaurants.
For the more night life style I would definetly suggest Paceville. (Located near St. Julian's). Full of clubs and pubs for the ravers.
Mdina is definetly one of those historic places you should see! Also known as "the Silent City" which used to be the capital of Malta! By looking at it from the outside it looks like a city in a fortress. Also home of Mdina glass...(a place where people make all kinds glass in different colour, shape and size). Whilst I was in Mdina I also learnt that there are 365 churches in Malta! (How amazing is that!)
Golden Bay is the most popular beach in Malta. These place really suits it's name....Golden! If you want to catch a tan....this is the place to go!
Another place Malta has to offer is called the Fishing Village! Located in Marsaxlokk, where you will see hundreds of boats and people fishing. There is a whole strip full of restaurants for those who would like to eat seafood.
Whilst I was in Gozo, the seperate island from Malta, I learnt that Gozo was also known as "the 3 hills" as you can see 3 big hills in Gozo! Gozo reminds me of Brazil in many ways, one of it being they have a big Jesus statue standing on the edge looking out on the world. I would of loved to have taken a closer look at it but unfortunately I only saw a glimpse of it during a car ride :(
Maltese food is very similar to the Mediterranean....they love their olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, kidney beans, and their specialty (which may put A Lot of people off)....is Rabbit! For those who are willing to try it, it tastes like tenderized chicken! (As they say "when in Rome, do as the Romans) haha
The weather in Malta is just absolutely pleasant!! I went during the cold season unfortunately but even then the weather was still pleasant! Sunny but cold winds. Being on the coast you will witness some mighty frosty winds especially at night but as some would call it "a pleasant wind"
All in all my trip to Malta was absolutely wonderful and I would definetly suggest it to my travel junkies (but go during the hotter season) hahah
Photos were taken by me with my Iphone4 (credits go to Malta for having such amazing views)
Until next time my travel junkies
xoxo :)
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