Guidebook for San Pawl il-Baħar
Sightseeing
Valletta is abundantly rich in sites to see and explore, intriguing historical buildings around every corner: votive statues, niches, fountains and coats of arms high up on parapets. Narrow side streets are full of tiny quaint shops and cafés, while Valletta's main streets are lined with larger international branded shops for fashion, music, jewellery and much more.
Places to see -
St Johns Co - Cathedral
Lascaris War Rooms
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Valletta Waterfront
The Malta Experience
National War Museum
594 locals recommend
Valletta
Valletta is abundantly rich in sites to see and explore, intriguing historical buildings around every corner: votive statues, niches, fountains and coats of arms high up on parapets. Narrow side streets are full of tiny quaint shops and cafés, while Valletta's main streets are lined with larger international branded shops for fashion, music, jewellery and much more.
Places to see -
St Johns Co - Cathedral
Lascaris War Rooms
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Valletta Waterfront
The Malta Experience
National War Museum
Mdina is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture.
Like nearby Mdina, Rabat played a major role in Malta's past and is a prime source of its cultural heritage.
Places to visit -
Mdina - Mdina Dungeons, Knights of Malta, St. Paul's Cathedral.
Rabat - St. agatha's Catacoombs, St. Paul's Grotto, Domus Romana.
472 locals recommend
Mdina
Mdina is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture.
Like nearby Mdina, Rabat played a major role in Malta's past and is a prime source of its cultural heritage.
Places to visit -
Mdina - Mdina Dungeons, Knights of Malta, St. Paul's Cathedral.
Rabat - St. agatha's Catacoombs, St. Paul's Grotto, Domus Romana.
Gozo is known to provide a tranquil haven for a tempo and scene change. The charm of Malta's sister Island is immediately apparent; it's greener, more rural and smaller, with life's rhythms dictated by the seasons, fishing and agriculture.
Steeped in myth, Gozo is thought to be the legendary Calypso's isle of Homer's Odyssey - a peaceful, mystical backwater. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside. Gozo's rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration with some of the Mediterranean's best dive sites.
The island also comes complete with historical sites, forts and amazing panoramas, as well as one of the archipelago's best-preserved prehistoric temples, Ġgantija.
Places to visit - Victoria/ Citadella, Dwejra (views), Ggantija Temples, Ramla Bay (beach).
240 locals recommend
Gozo
Gozo is known to provide a tranquil haven for a tempo and scene change. The charm of Malta's sister Island is immediately apparent; it's greener, more rural and smaller, with life's rhythms dictated by the seasons, fishing and agriculture.
Steeped in myth, Gozo is thought to be the legendary Calypso's isle of Homer's Odyssey - a peaceful, mystical backwater. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside. Gozo's rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration with some of the Mediterranean's best dive sites.
The island also comes complete with historical sites, forts and amazing panoramas, as well as one of the archipelago's best-preserved prehistoric temples, Ġgantija.
Places to visit - Victoria/ Citadella, Dwejra (views), Ggantija Temples, Ramla Bay (beach).
Shopping
Sliema
http://www.thepointmalta.com/
PAMA Shopping Mall
Drinks & Nightlife
Bugibba
Beachaven Complex
Bar, restaurant, lido.
Food Scene
Venus Restaurant
GandoffliThe food is excellent.
Gandhi Tandoori
Mosta RoadGood value for money Indian Restaurant.
Shaukiwan
Telgħet ix-XemxijaGood Value Chinese. Also does take away.
Xemxija Café Lounge
Kiosk serving ice cream, sandwiches, coffee, drinks etc
Maypole Mellieha
268 Triq Il-KbiraTal-Majjistra Eat House
Triq IL-KbiraLovely setting, in an old house with delicious food.
Essentials
Small grocery store but stocks all the essentials. Has a Deli.
66 locals recommend
Valyou Supermarket, Mellieha
Triq Il-KbiraSmall grocery store but stocks all the essentials. Has a Deli.
Scotts Burmarrad
Triq BurmarradModern supermarket.
Deli
Meat counter
Fresh bread
Parks & Nature
Malta National Aquarium
Malta's Aquarium. Also has a restaurant and playground.
A beautiful trail taking in some old Roman sites and nature.
6 locals recommend
Start of Xemxija Hill Heritage Walk
A beautiful trail taking in some old Roman sites and nature.
Għadira Bay
Excellent beach for the family.
Il-Majjistral Nature & History Park
Triq Għajn TuffieħaBeautiful walk, with stunning views.
Golden Bay
Lovely beach with water sports.
Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa
Stunning beach. Steep steps to access.
Gnejna
Lovely beach, popular with the locals.
The Cliffs Restaurant
Triq PanoramikaBeautiful cliff walk, with stunning views.
Getting Around
Roti station
Bus stop.
Closest, easiest bus stop to get to, from the apartment.
Buses to Mellieha, Gozo ferry port, Valletta, St. Paul's Bay, Bugibba, Beaches.
For timetables and routes visit -
https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/routes-timetables
7 locals recommend
Xemxija station
Telgħet ix-XemxijaClosest, easiest bus stop to get to, from the apartment.
Buses to Mellieha, Gozo ferry port, Valletta, St. Paul's Bay, Bugibba, Beaches.
For timetables and routes visit -
https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/routes-timetables
eCABS
Triq Santu WistinTaxi service.
http://ecabs.com.mt/
Aquarius Rent A Car
117 Triq San Pawl