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Holidays in Malta
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Holidays in Malta
I am a Dane and in the winter I escape to warmer places from our dark and cold weather.
In January 2007 I went to Malta - this lens tells a little about this wonderful place.
One of the surprises there was The Popeye Village - The Movie set is still there. We were also able to do a small cruise around the islands.
Enjoy!
Being on Holidays in Malta ...
... is like a fresh breeze.Malta is a lovely island with sunshine all year around, good bays and warm clear waters. It is located in the Mediterranean, just south of Sicily.
The Maltese people are friendly and are fluently in their two official languages, Maltese and English. Their historical background is amazin - from the 5000 BC temples to Saint Paul - from the Crusanders to Nepoleon - and more recently WWII and to their new industry of wine making.
Another part of Greater Malta is the smaller island Gozo to the North West and is well worth a visit. Gozo is much greener than Malta.
Where is Malta?
Map created at http://www.planiglobe.com with permission
Only the three largest islands Malta Island (Malta), Gozo and Comino) are inhabited. The smaller islands, such as Filfla, Cominotto and the Islands of St. Paul are uninhabited. Numerous bays along the indented coastline of the islands provide good harbours. The landscape is characterised by low hills with terraced fields. The highest point is at Ta' Dmejrek on Malta Island at 253 metres (830 ft) near Dingli. Although there are some small rivers at times of high rainfall, there are no permanent rivers or lakes on Malta. However some watercourses are found randomly around the island that have fresh water running all year round. Such places are Barija, Imtaleb and San Martin. Running water in Gozo is found at Lunzjata Valley.
Contrary to popular belief, the south of Malta is not Europe's most southern point; that distinction belongs to the Greek island of Gavdos. It is even clear that the whole famous Greek island of Crete is more southern than any point of Malta.
Malta in Video
Spirit of Malta (overview of the island)
This video was filmed in Malta between 02.2005 to 08.2005 and edited in extreme rush in 2 hours (night before my plane back home for vacation, I made it specially to show Malta to my friends and parents back in Ukraine). The soundtrack is an "Everyday song" by "Winter Moods" (Maltese band, http://wintermoods.net). All filmed on an amateur Panasonic NV-28EN by me except 3 helicopter shots which I took from the stock footage in the studio I work for. PS. Following the arguments in the comments I calculated the amount of shots/locations that were done in Malta, Gozo and Comino and they are approximately Malta (60), Comino (20), Gozo (15). So it's Malta guys which features the most ;)
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Climate in Malta
In January 2007, International Living chose Malta as the country with the best climate in the world.
Temperatures in Valetta Range from 10.3 to 30.7 C
Rainfall in Valletta varies from 0.0 to 225.0 (mm/month).
[Maps are under Creative Commons License from http://www.world66.com/]
Webcams in Malta
Just click on a link below and you will go directly to the webcam
- Msida Valley Web Camera
- This camera is installed on the Msida Valley street, Msida, Malta (or "Triq il-Wied Ta'L-Imsida" in Maltese) and the picture is taken right now.
Things to Do in Malta
I found FREE Malta brochures online here
- Jeep Safaris both in Malta and Gozo
- Gozo Jeep Safari with a Catamaran Cruise
- Comino & Blue Lagoon Cruising & Sailing
- Spirit of Malta 'All Inclusive Cruise'
- Fernandes Cruise; for sun bathing and realxing on the deck
- Pirates of the Mediterranean Cruise
- Private Yacht; spoil yourself ;-)
- Harbour cruises - The Grand Harbour cruise.
- Sicily Day Excursion; visit Sicily
- Swim & Interact with Dolphins
- Night Tours, Sunset Cruises & Shows
- Private tours suchs as: temple tours, Scenic South, Three Cities & Harbour Cruise, Birgu by Night, Valletta City Tour, Mdina Medieval & Central Highlights,
- Gozo Island Tour
- Visit Popeye Village (The Movie Set)
- Helicopter tours Valletta area and to Gozo.
- Study English in Malta from 5 y/o. Check out the link if you want to learn to dive at the same time as English!
Is Malta as Beautiful as Everyone Says?
Well, Yes I Would Say So.
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Internet Connections in Malta
... and a bit about email accounts
I have been asked about Malta and the Internet I can tell there is nothing to be worried about, you will be able to check your email/Facebook/MySpace etc. ;-)The major tourist and entertainment spots have Internet Cafés, some are just cafés with computers, others are computer centres with a bar serving snacks and drinks.
eMail addresses: If you have an email in your home country, it is most likely you can access it from Malta. Check with your Internet provider about how to login to their webmail - set up your account before you go to Malta and you are ready to check your eMails from Malta.
If you already have a Yahoo, Google, MSN or any other webbased account - you login to it as from home.
If you want a Maltese email account, go to www.di-ve.com , from there you can go to maltanet.net email adress (just click on the words "maltanet users click here").
You are in good (Internet) hands in Malta.
An Internet Cafe Guide for Malta
Scuba Diving in Malta
In Malta you will find a varity of scuba divings:1) BSAC courses
2) Padi courses
3) Padi Pro courses
4) Technical diving
5) Try to dive
6) Escortes dives
7) Independent rental packages
There are PADI centers all over Malta and Gozo, only your imagination sets the limits.
Order FREE Scuba Center Brochure Here!
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MaltaWideWeb
I think that Malta is a place that has to be visited, it offers things that other countries don't offer....such as historical places and most of all, the people's friendliness. Posted January 16, 2008 |
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ebizsalez
Very nice info for other lense masters to know about Malta. i heard there is a lot of jewelery shops selling for really good prices and how do you get there Posted October 02, 2007 |
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Aika
this looks like a wonderful place. No wonder many people love to visit to this place. I do love to visit this place too! Giving you 5 stars for the great infos. Posted September 12, 2007 |
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allysa
I would like to visit this lens someday. Great lens and very tempting infos ^_^ Posted September 06, 2007 |
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Tovel
I spent a few days in Malta back in 2003 it was awesome! Very friendly people. Posted August 29, 2007 |
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PABro
Great lens. You're a welcome addition to the Tru-Travel Group! Posted August 27, 2007 |
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Meloramus
I visited Malta a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Thanks for bringing back the memories! Posted August 25, 2007 |
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Piksychick
It sounds like a great place to visit. Next year I'll be living in Europe, so I will look into heading there at some point. Thanks for sharing. Posted August 24, 2007 |
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Alberta
I lived in Malta for most of my life. Great weather, friendly people......and I miss pastizzi like crazy! I hope you had the chance to taste them. Posted August 24, 2007 |
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willemvanweperen
Never considered Malta realy, but like you, I do like to escape to warmer places. When I go I will certainly check out your site again! Posted August 23, 2007 |
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CountryMusicMan
I was last in Malta in 1953 when my mother bought a tin of butter. Don't ask why I remember that, but I do. Great site by the way, really useful info. Posted August 20, 2007 |
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sweetsixteen
Malta looks lovely. Will have to add it to my list of places to visit. Thanks. Posted August 20, 2007 |
The Rough Guides' Malta Directions 1
by Victor Borg
The Rough Guides' Malta Directions 1 (Rough Guide Directions)
The main focus of "Malta & Gozo" is to provide you with detailed descriptions of the main attractions, restaurants and hotels in each community.
This guide book is a must have when going to Malta. It includes a mini CD showing the book's contents in a digital format. This feature is great for us map freaks, who want to check out where we are going before we are even there!.
This small guide is only 197 pages but are packet with great content, such as detailed maps of all three Islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino, in addition to numerous city maps and plenty of both colour and black and white photos.
You will also find a basic overview of practical information, relating to transportation, money, communication and festivals
Don't go to Malta without this litte guide.
Malta in Art
Luzzus, Traditional Fishing Boats Moored in Harbour, Marsaxlokk, Malta.
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My Photos from Malta
this January and beginning of February.
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Malta in Breaking News
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