There’s been a long standing rivalry between Barcelona and Madrid.
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Where would you go?
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It may only be 17 miles long by 8 miles wide, but Malta has an incredibly diverse landscape with exciting natural attractions that can all be enjoyed for next to nothing! From the spectacular craggy coastlines and paradise-like beaches to stunning countryside and peaceful fishing villages, Malta is one of the most relaxing and beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. Working up from the south to the north, here are the best places to chill out.
Luzzo Boats, Marsaxlokk
On the south coast of Malta lies the quaint fishing town of Marsaxlokk. It’s one of the few remaining towns in Malta that has been left untouched by the booming tourism trade. Marsaxlokk has stayed loyal to it fishing roots you can find evidence of the still thriving industry at the town’s pretty harbour. Watch the traditional Luzzo fishing boats bob on the ocean whilst enjoying a pint of local beer and a delicious pastizzi (a pastry snack filled with ricotta or broad beans) – a wonderful way to unwind in Malta.
Prices
Bus from Valetta City to Marsaxlokk: €0.47 single (Bus 27, every 30 mins.)
Pint of Beer: €2
One Pastizzi: €0.40
On the east coast, north of Marsaxlokk, is one of the smallest capital cities in Europe. Valetta is only 600m x 1000m but has over 320 historical sites, monuments and statues – making it one of the most culturally dense cities in the world! For a chilled out afternoon, head to the pretty landscaped gardens on top of Valetta’s hilltop. The gardens are great to explore and have magnificent views of the city and the ocean. If you need a quick energy fix to reach them, stop by the Dates Kiosk in the city centre to pick up some tasty mqarets – deep-fried, sugary pastries stuffed with spiced dates.
Prices
Entry to Gardens: Free
One Mqarets €0.20
In central Malta, north of Marsaxlokk, is the charming town of Mdina. This small town, much like the rest of Malta, is packed with cultural and historic sites. It’s also surrounded by the gorgeous Maltese countryside. Find the best views of the rolling hills and even the sea, from Mdina’s high town walls. Spend relaxing hours over a light lunch at the Fontanella Tea Gardens on top of the old town walls, soaking up the warm Mediterranean sunshine. Close to Mdina are the pretty BUskett Gardens, the perfect place to enjoy a picnic in the shade of the olive, oak and orange trees.
Prices
Cakes, sandwiches, meals at Fontanella: €2 – 15
Entry to Buskett Gardens: Free
Head to Malta’s west coast to discover the less touristy spots of this island. Whereas the east coast has the popular resorts of Bugibba and Qawra, you’ll find lots of idyllic spots on the eastern coastline. For a chilled-out day on the beach head over to Golden Bay. This beach has pretty Golden Sands but can be quite crowded in peak times, so instead head to the Blue Flag beach next to Golden Bay, known as Ghajn Tuffieha Bay. This stunning beach has bright blue waters and a long stretch of golden red sand, surrounded by lush green landscapes. The perfect place to unwind by the sea in Malta.
Prices
Bus from Bugibba to Ghajn Tuffieha Bay: €1.16 (Bus 652)
Car Park Tip (if driving): €0.50
From Cirkewwa harbour, catch a water taxi to the enchanting islands of Gozo or Comino. Gozo is much greener and less touristy than Malta. The green hills, romantic coastlines and beautiful beaches are the perfect backdrop to a relaxing day out. You’ll typically see goats wandering the countryside in Malta; exploring the island by foot is one of the best ways to explore Gozo.
Blue Lagoon, Comino Island
Comino Island is home to the Blue Lagoon – although it’s quite popular with locals and tourists and you won’t find as many secluded spots as you would in Gozo, the Blue Lagoon is definitely worth a visit to witness the breath-taking beauty of the turquoise waters and white shores.
Prices
Water Taxi to Gozo from Cirkewwa: €4.65 return ticket
Water Taxi to Comino from Cirkewwa: €10 return ticket
About the author: Stephanie is the local expert for Malta holidays with lowcostholidays.com. Having fallen in love with Malta’s natural beauty and rich culture, Steph hopes to show that there’s a lot more to discover in Malta than just the beaches and sunshine.
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Over the next few months I’m going to introduce you to some of the the legendary bars, cafes and coffee shops of Amsterdam.
When I say “I” that’s not exactly true.
Paul is a good friend of mine who lived in Amsterdam for four years back in the late 70’s and because he enjoys the occasional pint of beer, he spent most of those four years hunting down all the places he could find to see if Amsterdam’s legendary reputation for bars and cafes was justified.
He decided it was, and so he wrote a book about them. Not all 1402 of them, just the 60 which became his regular haunts.
In my next post I’ll introduce Paul and tell you about the other reason he’s written this “Guide to Amsterdam’s Boozers”, and then over the coming months, I’ll publish articles from his book about some of his favourite bars to give you an excellent reason to visit Amsterdam to check them out.
So look out for this and tell your friends. You wouldn’t want them to miss out.
More next week.
Cliff
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Dear All
Well, Leon and I have finally finished our 5,000 km walk (about 5,000,0000 steps on each foot) through China! It was a tough expedition in many ways, carrying all our heavy camera gear through the extreme cold at the start, and then the heat and humidity at the end, with lots of very long roads and paths to walk down in between… But it was also a privilege to pass through the heart of China at ground level, at walking pace, and we have many happy memories of the local people taking such good care of us.
Now it is just great to be home again, to be back with Christine, and to no longer be having to get up at 6am and walk for twelve or thirteen hours.#
I wanted to again say, thank you so much for following and encouraging us during the expedition, you were an amazing support. Leon and I are also excited about things arising from the expedition – a book each (which still need to be written), the Nat Geo TV show (I’ll keep you posted when it’s coming out), and motivational speaking – Leon in the UK, and me in Hong Kong. We’ll keep you posted with how these things development.
Thank you too to everyone who has supported the expedition through generous donations to Viva. Viva does amazing work around the world through supporting and harnessing local communities and people to help children at risk, and if you have not done so already, I would love to invite you to consider continuing the long walk to help these children, by giving to Viva either as a one-off gift, or a regular donation. You can do that here. If you would like to find out more about the work of Viva, please do go to the website, or click here to read an article I wrote in the South China Morning Post.
Thanks so much again, very best wishes
Rob
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