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Holidays to Malta - Getting there and getting around

Holidays to Malta start with arrivals into the airport which is located three miles (5km) southeast of Valetta. Malta Airport offers passengers a taxi service which is available 24 hours a day from the airport to any destination in Malta, the taxi booth is situated in Arrivals. Regular public transport service by bus is available from Malta International Airport to the main Bus Terminus in Valletta. The bus stop is situated right outside the Check in Hall. Car rental companies at Malta International include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, National and Sixt. Also there are three public internet-access kiosks with a number of stations each are accessible inside the Check-in Hall. Banks and 24-hour foreign exchange bureaux are also available. Malta International Airport offers a number of services and is equipped to facilitate movement for persons with special needs. Wheelchairs need to be booked beforehand and are provided free of charge. Bookings can be made through the airline or your tour operator.

Malta holidays for history and relaxation

Malta holidays can be very relaxing and one of the joys of being on the Maltese Islands is that, no matter where you are, you’re never far from one of the many magnificent beaches or secluded little coves. The main island of Malta, covering just 95 square miles (246 sq km), is a popular holiday destination because of its quiet bays, sandy beaches and clear blue waters. With 7,000 years of history, the Maltese Islands are also steeped in culture and heritage. Malta has been home to some of the oldest man-made stone structures in the world, and the famous Knights of Malta settled here in the mid 1500s and left a considerable legacy to discover. Theatre and music are also very popular in the Islands. A variety of theatres and open-air venues offer an enormous ensemble of plays, musicals, operas and both classical and modern music concerts. Holidays to Malta have a lively calendar of cultural events to see, such as the Summer Malta Arts Festival, the Valletta Baroque Festival, the Opera Festival, the Choir Festival and the International Jazz Festival held in July. The capital city of Valletta, host to regular plays and concerts, as well as scores of exhibitions and street events. There are always scores of clubs to visit, excellent wine bars and first-rate restaurants to try. The main nightlife clubbing action is in Paceville, on the coast near St. Julians, where the clubs and bars are in abundance.

Malta Holidays - Food and drink

Holidays in Malta should see you trying the traditional Maltese food which is rustic and based on the seasons. Or do as the Maltese and dine al fresco at one of the romantic palazzos or bustling harbour restaurants. Malta has a great history of cuisine and there are lots of mouth watering dishes to be tried on holidays in Malta. Most restaurants cater for a wide variety of different tastes and have quality menus that offer something for even the undaring British holiday maker. The main wineries organise guided tours and tastings. Depending on the season, tours cover the entire production, from the initial fermentation through to the ageing process. They also include wine history museums and opportunities to taste and buy a variety of vintages.