Must Do’s
- Visit the historic capital Valletta, take in the grand harbour views from Upper Barrakka Gardens
- Explore the narrow cobbled streets in the silent city of Mdina - try the chocolate cake at Fontanella located on the bastion walls
- Walk along the seafront from St Julian’s to Sliema
- Eat on the water’s edge in the traditional fishing village of Marsascala
- Take a boat to Birgu and explore the narrow streets, churches and museums
- Spend a night or two on the quieter island of Gozo
- Take a boat to the Blue Lagoon off the island of Comino to swim in the azure waters
Sandy Beaches
- Golden Sands, Ghajn Tuffieha, and Riviera are the islands top sandy beaches
- Hola Beach
- Paradise Bay in Cirkewwa, close to the ferry boat to Gozo
- Armier also in Cirkewwa
The Westin hotel in St Julians also has a beach club with music and sunbeds.
St Julian’s Restaurants
Dolcevita, St Julians, for fresh fish with views of the bay
Terazza, Spinola Road, St Julians, for fresh fish on the bay
Meze 12 St George's Road, Spinola Bay, Hotel Juliani rooftop restaurant
Zest 12 St George's Road, Spinola Bay, for sushi where East meets West at Hotel Juliani
Peppinos St George's Road, Spinola Bay, a little trattoria serving Mediterranean food
Valletta Restaurants
Da Pippo, 136 melita street Tel 21248029 for Mediterranean food in a local trattoria
Cafe Cordina, for refreshments in the main square of Valletta
Sicilia Bar, for a simple lunch with stunning views on the bastions, down St Pauls street
Birgu Restaurants
Two and a half lemon, Birgu Marina, Tel 21 809 909 for waterfront views - cook your own to your liking
Del Borgo Wine Bar, 36 St John Tower Str, Tel 21803710 for wine with local food platters
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