Malta and Gozo Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide - with pull out map (Marco Polo Guides) (Marco Polo Pocket Guides)

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The last surviving dgħajsa tal-latini – the traditional Gozitan boat that used to ply the ferry route from Malta to Gozo is exhibited at Mġarr Harbour, Gozo’s main harbour. Use the hop-on-hop-off bus for a guided tour with stops at the most popular sightseeing locations with iSeeMalta’s Gozo Pass. The bus stops right outside the Gozo ferry passenger terminal.

And if you need to go up to Ċirkewwa to catch the Gozo ferry, you need to hop on bus number 41 or 42. To arrive in Gozo, you have to take the ferry from Cirkewwa on the Island of Malta to the seaport of Mgarr on the Island of Gozo. You can then hop on the local buses (and taxis) to get around the island. Buses run less frequently than on Malta, but it's easier than renting a car. Gozo bus drivers know how to navigate the island's hairpin turns and narrow one-lane roads. If you have only one day, spend the morning in the Citadella of Rabat, have lunch there, then spend the afternoon either at Ramla il-Hamra or the Inland Sea. Take a DIY tour with your rental car. For some inspiration, have a look at this article: Things to do in Gozo: 25+ Ideas for your Itinerary. Technically, you could do a DIY tour by public transport bus as well, but the service isn’t very efficient so you’d waste a lot of time just getting to places. The small island Nation of Malta is an archipelago located in the southern-central region of the Mediterranean Sea, in Southern Europe. It is positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Malta is situated about 80km South of Sicily (Italy), 284km East of Tunisia and 333 km North of Libya.

Places of interest in Mellieħa

Paradise Bay | Golden Bay | Ghajn Tuffieha (Riviera Martinique) | Mellieha Bay | St. George’s Bay | St. Peter’s Pool The main resort town, Marsalforn, is surprisingly lively. In the high season, the harbor area bustles with activity: vacationers taking strolls along the promenade and dining at the waterfront restaurants, and sunbathers headed to the small centrally located beach. The waterfront is also a hub of restaurants and cafés, most of which have pleasant outdoor terraces overlooking the sea. In the evenings, many families stroll along the waterfront promenade after dinner.

Malta does not have any permanent natural lakes or rivers, though during periods of intense rainfall small rivers are known to form. Localities of Malta Map Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands – Located in the wider Mellieħa area, this is a five-star hotel well known for its unique location overlooking Golden Bay. It offers a number of excellent restaurants with great food services. Facilities include a private beach. Mġarr ix-Xini tower, one of the coastal towers built by the Knights in Gozo. Entrance to the tower can be arranged upon appointment. Just up the road from the Gozo ferry terminal, you can find the best tour operator on the island, Yippee, where you can opt for a few types of tours: 1) A guided full-day tour on a Tuk-tuk (private tour also possible), or 2) A self-driven/guided Quad Bike tour (also full-day). (TIP: Get 5% off using coupon code MALTA5) Marsalforn - a popular seaside summer resort north west coast of Gozo and mostly deserted during the rest of the year. The famous salt pans are located here.The map shows a general view of the three main islands. All the town and village locations including their names and all the main roads connecting them. Designed in Romanesque style, the basilica has a stark exterior and a surprisingly inspiring interior that features exceptional Maltese craftsmanship. The sanctuary is plain but has a moving and reverential ambience. Part of the original 16th-century church, with its shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary, was incorporated into the basilica. Built in 1658, the White Tower (Maltese: Torri l-Abjad) is a small watchtower overlooking Armier Bay. It is one of 13 watchtowers, built under the rule of Grand Master Martin de Redin to defend the Maltese coast. In 2009, it was passed on to the local council as part of the area’s cultural heritage. Għajn Tuffieħa Tower Malta is the largest and most populated Maltese island. Malta is 27 kilometres (17 miles) long and 14.5 kilometres (9 miles) wide. It has a total of 246 square kilometres (95 square miles). Malta’s population is 485,000. Mellieha village is located in the north of the island with hotels and many rental holiday apartments. It is very popular and attracts many people to the longest sandy beach Ghadira Bay. This map is two sided, one side shows the village area and the other the north tip of the island with all the bays, hotels and ferry terminal.

Besides its military importance, Malta was an important stopover point for many ships travelling in the Mediterranean and beyond. It was a place where ships could refuel and resupply. Along the nearby coastline are three tranquil bays with excellent beaches. Gozo's popular wide sandy beach at Ramla Bay is a little more than three kilometers away. Rebekah’s Restaurant This fine restaurant (Michelin recommended) serves Mediterranean specialities with a French touch. San Blas Bay (2.5 kilometers away) has a pristine beach of fine red sand; the beach is unspoiled because it's only accessible by a narrow road and steep steps.

The political map of Malta shows the towns and villages spread across the island. They are mostly found towards the main harbour areas spreading inwards on the north eastern area. Ta' Pinu Basilica, situated in open countryside is an important place of pilgrimage as miracles are claimed to have occurred here. The interior of the Basicila is rich in decoration. One can enjoy views of open countryside from outside the church. St. John’s Co-Cathedral | Auberge de Castile | The Grand Master’s Palace and The Armoury | Upper Barakka Gardens | The Siege Bell If you are renting a car, you can see current traffic congestions in various colours. They are marked in three different colours, green (light), orange (medium) and red (heavy). Malta’s history is rich with maps that portray the development of the island but also an in depth understanding of how things were, the way of life so different than we live today. It is a fact that today it is considered as for granted fact. Books have been published on this subject. The pioneer for such research is Dr. Albert Ganado who started collecting old maps. Today his son has transformed his father’s collection into an incredible study in collaboration with Emeritus Chief Conservator Joseph Schirò. Maps reveal details that enlighten historians understand the way things developed.