Travel the World Report : Malta

For the summer vacation of 2016 with the kids, I did search for a location where I could realize one of the dreams of the kids: swim with dolphins. So I did find the dolphin park at Malta where I booked a swim with dolphins’ session 8 months before the travel.

The flat we stayed in during two weeks was a location that I also found on Airbnb. It has two comfortable bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room and kitchen. It has also a garden and a shared swimming pool. It has reference nr 7318833.

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Please find hereby the real picture of the nice kitchen with view on the garden.

Malta Top 10 Attractions

1. Valletta

Described by UNESCO’s World Heritage website as “one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world”, Valletta is Malta’s capital city squeezed in less than one square kilometre of space. From the rich St. John’s Co-Cathedral, to the pristine 300 year old Manoel Theatre, restaurants, arts, monuments, traditional balconies, shops and malls, museums, forts and bastions, flea markets… Valletta has got it all.

 

2. Mdina

Mdina is Malta’s medieval jewel. It’s distinctive narrow winding streets sheltered by imposing walls of nobles houses are simply beautiful and suggestive to stroll in. Hardly any signs of modern development are noticeable and the lamp-lit evenings are surreal. A number of attractions related to its history are well worth visiting and you also get the best views of Malta from here.

3. Sun, sand and sea

Even though Malta has a multitude of historic and cultural gems, the sunny weather, some of the cleanest sea anywhere and idyllic beaches remain a main draw for tourists. There are the obvious popular sandy beaches as well as the rugged but no less beautiful rocky coasts. Gozo also has a number of unique spots and Comino’s Blue Lagoon is material for glossy brochures.

 

4. Gozo

Gozo is a smaller rural island to the north of Malta just a half-hour ferry ride away. It is a vivid glimpse into what Malta was up to a few decades ago. A slower pace of life, welcoming locals, open countryside, raw rugged coastlines, sleepy unconverted villages and traditional crafts. Gozo’s must-see attractions include the Citadella, Ggantija Temples, ta’ Pinu Sanctuary and the Dwejra area.

 

5. Rolling Geeks

http://www.rolling-geeks.com/

Do the two city tour with those GPS driven carts. A must in your visit to Malta !

Rolling Geeks are self drive electric cars, complete with pre-programmed GPS that not only take you on the perfect tour, but explain what you’re looking at too. So you get all the benefits of an organized excursion, but with the freedom of being in your own quirky electric car. There really is no contest.

The cars are unbelievably fun, safe and easy to drive, not to mention environmentally responsible, letting you experience authentic Maltese culture and climate first hand. Fancy trying that café, or bunking off the rest of the activity to sit on the beach? No problem. It’s your tour, your way.

 

6. Diving

Thanks to the ideal weather, diving in Malta is an all year round sport. The Mediterranean waters surrounding the Maltese islands are some of the cleanest and clearest seas you will ever see. With dramatic underwater drop-offs, intriguing caves, a variety of natural and artificial reefs, a healthy marine life and very professional diving schools dotting the islands, diving here gets two thumbs up.

7. Mediterranean dining and nightlife

Malta boasts more than its fair share of inspired restaurants. Eating the ‘catch of the day’ under a brilliant night sky is what Mediterranean living is all about. Head out to an atmospheric wine bar for a laid back evening or try your luck at an opulent casino. The younger generation will enjoy the thriving clubbing scene and the multitude of bustling venues around St. Julian’s and Bugibba.

 

8. Megalithic temples

These prehistoric monuments are megalithic complexes dating as far back as 3,600 B.C. In all, five of these temples are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the oldest known freestanding temples in the world at Ggantija and the underground wonder of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum.

 

9. Comino and the Blue Lagoon

Comino is a miniscule island half way between Malta and Gozo. In an area of just over a square mile, it packs a day’s pleasurable walk complete with a charming little chapel, picturesque castle and dramatic cliffs, a four star hotel with self catering apartments and the incredible Blue Lagoon. The latter’s turquoise waters must be the best spot for swimming and snorkelling anywhere in the Mediterranean.

 

 

 

10. Swim with Dolphins

http://www.marineparkmalta.com/

The Malta Marine Park is a unique opportunity for both children and adults to admire, learn, enjoy and interact with dolphins, sea lions, parrots, iguanas and more. It was the perfect spot to realize the dream of my kids. You can find my picture and the proof of the swim with dolphins below.

This is a MUST if you want a lifetime experience.