Malta wasn't part of my april plans, but as we all know things can change very quickly.
I'd arrived back to the UK 4 days before flying out to Malta, or I should say I had 4 days to plan and book my hotel and flights!
My time in Malta was short planned but absolutely brilliant.
The island is so welcoming, a warming retreat south of Sicily.
Upon arrival I headed straight to the office to get the introductions done and headed off around mid-afternoon to get checked in.
Staying at the Hotel Kennedy Nova in Sliema at the northern point of Malta.
This was the best option available with harbour views on short notice, the sea view hotels tend to get booked up quite quick!
So with views over the harbour and out towards Valletta I was set for the working holiday!
In the evenings, I'd take a walk along the coastal line, looking for somewhere to stop and eat.
The choice was plentiful.
- Local snacks and meals
- Kebab shops
- Chinese Restaurants
- Seafood
- Italian Pizza / Pasta
- Burger Bars
- Japanese
- Pubs
- Cafes
The list could go on and this was only walking along this side of the harbour.
Valletta offered more choice and maybe a slightly better array of restaurants.
Getting to Valletta from Sliema was easy, the ferry is a few minutes walk up the road and a single ticket is 2 euros. Just check the timings for the ferry, they run every 30 minutes but evening crossings are stopped around 7pm in the winter months.
Valletta is the walled city, the capital of Malta. The whole city is a UNESCO world heritage site, offering culture and adventures throughout.
Every building, every street tells a story. with museums, galleries, forts, Cathedral and gardens, mixed with a vibrant shopping centre and food courts, it's easy to lose a day to the wonders of Valletta
Getting around was easy enough, with Bolt and Uber available across the island for the mainland trips, ferries and guided tours for the coastal and island visits.
Guided tours are worth doing to get a feel of what Malta, Gozo and Comino have to offer, prices many vary with different operators so check before booking. You can then plan your own day once you've seen somewhere you like.
Fort Manoel is worth a look around, situated between Sliema and Valletta. It is walkable from the Sliema side with the island being restored. It was only open for one day during my visit so I took the opportunity to go see it. Like so many places in Malta it had so much history attached to it, check the opening times when you visit, and spend an hour or two imaging who life in the fort would have been over the years.
Malta is an exceptional place, with so much to see and do. The history, hiking, adventures make this a must at least once visit.
Let me know your favourite part of the island(s).
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