Comino Island

For last day we choose Comino Island. Really fascinated Blue Lagoon offers you refresh jump into the water and really nice view. There is also some fast food and toilets. So carefree day just for enjoying and relaxing. I jump into the water ;)

The main attraction:  Blue Lagoon

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At the end of the day, boat takes you to the caves..

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St. Mary´s Tower

This was our voyage in Malta!
If you are going to Malta you will have great time to discover and get lost ;) Without regrets!

See ya soon ;)
Hugs!

Masha

St. Julians Bay - OMG! and National Aquarium

We decided to visit St. Julians one day. We were fascinated. Bay for rich people. Luxurious yachts and boats. Tidy area! Really nice. We were surprised. Near is Paceville. Place for parties!

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Really nice warning!

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Old Parish church in St. Julians Bay..

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National Aquarium is in Bugibba! It is nice but more for fun for children. It is not so much to see!

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We caught sunset in Bugibba this day ;)

Valletta - Capital City of Malta

Valletta is the capital city of Malta. Also Fortress city. It is named after its founder the Grand Master of the Order of St. John. The stunning city grew on the arid rock of Mount Sceberras peninsula, which rises from two deep harbours: Marsamxett and Grand Harbour. On the picture is bi-colour flag of Malta, red and white with George´s Cross.

When you look on the map, you see green areas in Valletta: Firstly, we went to see gardens. Great walk through these amazing narrow sloped streets with blue, green, red doors...

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The Upper Gardens are amazing!!! Fountain, architecture and flowers all around! An views all around ..

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View on Grand Harbour and Three cities.. We enjoyed so much. Do you love sea as much as I do ? :P

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Narrow street in the old town.. 

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The main square

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St. John´s Cathedral

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The main street was decorated.. On the left side Wembley Store - there is many of past British influence..

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We spent great day in the capital. Barracca Gardens fascinated us (Upper and Lower Gardens). We took a walk to Fort St. Elmo and National War Museum. Valleta is really small, you can not  be lost in the town.  People are really nice. Malta is really one of the most safest country on the world!! ;)

Cheers!
Maša

Historical Mdina and Rabat

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On Tuesday, in the morning we decided to go in shopping :D There is lot of shops with souvenirs in Bugibba. I bought soaps (I love soaps), postcards and necklace with Maltese cross. In the afternoon we went on ride with bus to historical Mdina and Rabat. We crossed a nice little town called Mosta. Mosta is best known for the beautiful church of Saint Mary, usually called simply either the Mosta Dome or Rotunda. It is visible from a large part of the Island. You will ask why?  At 37 meters across, it is Europe´s largest unsupported dome.

The frontage of the Rotunda :) You can not miss it.

View of the dome from inside the church...

Mdina is one of the Europe´s finest examples of an ancient walled city, It is really fascinating to visit it. Walking in the narrow shady streets... We stand in the front of the gate of the Silent City. You can go through three gates: Mdina Gate, The Greek Gate and through a hole in the wall on the west side.

Baroque cathedral in Mdina id dedicated to St. Paul. If you want to see  it inside, you must pay..

These streets I talked about...

We tried Imqaret in Rabat. It was much better then previous time.. :)

RABAT - is older than Mdina, famous for its catacoms and Roman remains. It is just 500 meters away from Mdina.

St, Paul´s catacombs are a labyrinth of tunnels, niches and rock tombs in use up to the 4th century AD. St. Agatha´s catacombs are below the church dedicated to the saint, who fled to Malta from Catania to escape persecution and is believed to have hidden in the underground cementary before returning to Sicily.

After visiting the catacombs, we afforded a Maltese traditional snack: FTIRA. It was served with salad and chips :) 

At the end of the day, we visit a small village Dingli and Dingli cliffs! I t was really windy here. Why we visited this beauty? Dingli is the highest village in Malta! Dramatic Cliffs tumble down 253 meters through cultivated terraces to the blue Mediterranean below.

One more great and windy day is over! I enjoyed peaceful and easy day ;)

Kisses,

Masha

Maltese traditional food and drink

Maltese traditional food and drink  is delicious :) Maltese cuisine is a result of a long relationship between Islanders and the many civilisations who occupied the Island through centuries (Italian, British, Arabian).  Although that I am vegetarian, I have to try everything (excluding meat). 

Beer CISK  - I am not beer lover, But CISK LEMON is really good. Women you must try this beer :P You have option to try 6 different Cisk beers..

PASTIZZI - I love it! Flaky pastry filled with ricotta or mushy peas.. It is really cheap - 0,30€/piece!

BEER HOPLEAF - also local bear

KINNIE - bitter sweet soft drink with orange flavouring and aromatic herbs. I did not like it.

Example of Maltese menu: traditional menu consists of Brusketta or Ftira or Gbejna :)

SWEETS - often include fresh ricotta, dried fruit or nuts. If you will be in Marsaxlokk fish market on Sunday, the locals will give you a lot of sweets to try! #yummy

QASSATAT - similar to pastizzi, filled with ricotta cheese or tun and tomato.

QUBBAJT - Traditional nougats , BAJTRA LIQUER - traditional from fresh cactus fruits, CISK EXCEL

FTIRA - snack: bread with tomato, tuna, onions, olives. We also get chips and salad with capers, corn and olives.. Quick snack heaven :)

Liquors - many options to get drunk.. There is a lot of mini stores, where you can buy drink and food! We tried honey liquor and traditional liquor called Bajtra. It is made from cactus.. 

We went in a really nice restaurant in Bugibba called Ta Pawla restaurant on Tourist street. Every day we  walked past and each night was crowded with people. We said: We have to go here to try  Maltese traditional food! For starter we ordered GBEJNA - local cheese with salad. So delicious!!!

FENEK is a rabbit, simmered country - style in wine, baked or in a stew

IMQARET - dare slices with aniseed with cream and ice cream, simply the best :)

Yeah, the Maltese food is really something special. There is a lot of nice restaurants and some pastizeries :) I found also a vegan ice cream :):)  When you travel, try new things and eat local food ;)

BON APPETIT!