| Culture and History | | | | and they are Maltese and English. And English is |
| You can find the tiny island of Malta in the | | | | widely spoken on the islands of Malta and Gozo. |
| Mediterranean. It was once a home to The | | | | The currency used in Malta is the Euro. You can |
| Knights of St. John, it is a beautiful place filled with | | | | change up your holiday money at banks and also |
| culture and history dating back to the time of Paul | | | | the Exchange Bureau located in the Malta |
| The Apostle in 60 A.D when he was shipwrecked | | | | International Airport which is open 24 hours a day. |
| on the island. The buildings are old and historic, | | | | International bankcards are accepted. Hotels and |
| including some original temples erected to the | | | | Restaurants accept credit cards as well as some |
| goddess of fertility. Valletta is the capital city of | | | | of the shops. Shops remain open until 10.pm and |
| Malta and selected as place of World Heritage by | | | | can be accessed by public transportation. Food, |
| UNESCO. One of three islands that make up the | | | | clothing and souvenirs can be found in the local |
| archipelago, also referred to as the Maltese | | | | shops. |
| Islands. Malta, Gozo and Comino. | | | | Visit the open-air market on Sunday Morning on |
| Valetta itself isn't really all that old as far as | | | | Merchant Street. Valletta also hosts plays and |
| European cites go, (although out of all the | | | | summer music concerts. Enjoy swimming, scuba |
| European cities, it is the smallest). It only dates | | | | diving, windsurfing, boating, driving jet-skis, and the |
| back to about 1565 following the great siege and | | | | walking trails along the beach and coastal area. |
| was built by the Ottoman Turks. And is reputed | | | | Some of the beaches have cafes and snack bars. |
| to be the most powerful and fortified town in the | | | | Getting around and shopping on the island |
| world. | | | | Getting around on the island is by bus, car or |
| In the years that followed second world war lots | | | | bicycle. Busses go everywhere on the island, and |
| of the local inhabitants of Valetta moved out to | | | | drivers drive on the left side of the road. Bicycles |
| other areas of Malta to newer built properties, so | | | | can be hired on the island for a relaxing or scenic |
| the population went down to about 9000 | | | | ride. |
| inhabitants. Though you wouldn't notice this in the | | | | Nightlife, food and drink |
| summer months due to the vast amount of | | | | Most of the bars and restaurants serve good |
| tourists that visit the capital city. | | | | food and drinks. Area restaurants include: |
| On holiday in Valletta | | | | Ambrosia (an Italian style bistro) The Carriage, |
| While you are on holiday in Valletta, visit The | | | | which offers French cuisine, Hibiki which serves |
| Manoel Theatre Museum, The National Museum of | | | | Japanese Teppanyaki, and Rubino's which serves |
| Archaeology, St John's Cathedral & Museum, | | | | classic Mediterranean. The main place for popular |
| St. Anne Square Garden, take a walk on the | | | | nightlife on the island is St Julian's on Paceville. |
| beach or enjoy a relaxing massage in one of the | | | | There is also Sacha's Bar & Bistro, |
| hotels wellness spas. Travel to Gozo and Comino | | | | Café Jubilee, and Q Bar is the best |
| is by ferryboat. | | | | after-hours venue. |
| There are two main languages spoken in Malta | | | | |