Valletta
The capital of the island, Valletta, is one of the two European Capitals of Culture in 2018 and instantly charms the visitor with its fortress St. Elmo, protecting the two harbors on both sides of a peninsula. The city's medieval streets hide several masterpieces of Baroque architecture. The gold gilded St. John's Cathedral is also among them, with its inlaid marmor floors and two famous paintings by Caravaggio: "Beheading of St. John the Baptist", the only painting signed by the painter, as well as "Jerome's Writing". Caravaggio is known to spend some of his latest years in the island, under the protection of the Maltese knights. Teatru Manoel, Europe's 3rd oldest theatre that has been active since 1731, also worths a visit while you are here! To eat, drink, shop and party, one should head to the neighbouring districts of Sliema, St. Julians and Paceville, that are packed with shops, restaurants, bars and clubs.
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Casa Ellul
A small luxury hotel with 9 suites in a 19th century building.
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The Phonecia Malta
A very well located hotel with a classical luxury, especially preferred for weddings and special events.
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Valletta Suites
Three unique and tastefully decorated suites at the heart of the Old City.
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Caviar & Bull
Overlooking St. Georges Bay, Caviar & Bull offers a nice gastronomic menu, a champagne and oyster bar and a relaxed lounge with creative cocktails.
Mdina & Rabat
Once you are there, make sure to pay a visit to the Mdina, the former capital of the island established by the Romans. This beautiful fortified city is a mix of Arabic and Chevalier influences, that also made it a perfect setting for King's Landing in the Game of Thrones. The city of Rabat, on the other hand, attracts visitors by the Church of St. Paul's Shipwreck and St. Paul's Grotto, a cave where the saint is thought to have preached during his stay in Malta.
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The Xara Palace
A unique Relais & Châteaux hotel nestled in a 17th-century palace in the medieval city of Mdina.
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Bacchus Restaurant
The massive walls and arched ceilings takes you back to the ancient times.
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De Mondion
Located at The Xara Palace, it is one of the best restaurants of the island.
Marsaxlok
The best examples of Malta's brightly colored "luzzu" boats could be seen at the picturesque fishermen's harbor of Marsaxlok. The islanders put eye symbols at the bow of their boats against the evil eye. >
Cliffs and Grottoes
Malta's wild coastal landscape hides many cliffs and grottoes, that are a pleasure to explore on daily trips. From the harbour of the medieval village of Zurrieq, you can tale short boat trips to the Blue Grotto, a series of natural sea caves. Dingli Cliffs nearby also worths a visit. This natural rock formation rises sharply upto 200 meters above the sea level and offers nice walking routes starting from Dingli Village. The tiny Chapel of St Mary Magdalene on the cliffs is the highest point on the Maltese Islands.