One of the most elegant cities of the country is Sliema. The city boasts numerous entertaining establishments however its historical landmarks tribute is of equal importance. The most significant tour sight is the Fort Tigne being a massive strengthening structure which amazes the tourists with its magnificence and beauty. Scenic cities of Vittoriosa or Birgu, Cospicua and Senglea are considered to be a single …
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Tourists in Mdina should pay attention to Xara Palace Relais hotel. It occupies the impressive historical building build more than 300 years ago. There are spacious rooms with modern equipment and panoramic view over the coast. Additionally there's a charming cafe and an excellent gym at the hotel. A number of symbolic landmarks and popular points of interest are situated nearby; the beautiful park with a playground …
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The coastal area is a spot of attraction for divers. Malta is a perfect place as for amateur divers so for experienced diving experts. Those seeking for privacy and solitude should better set off to the beaches of the coastal towns and villages as these also feature extreme ecological safety and magnificent beauty. The upscale yacht club Captain Morgan of Malta gives a chance to travelers to rent a yacht and all the …
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Typical Maltese treat is “fenek” rabbit which is cooked on the open fire adding lots of spice and herbs. Those tourists looking for traditional European dishes will love “bragoli” being beef hot pot and “lampuki pie” being fried fish. The most popular accompaniment is rice which can be served as a main course as well. Fruits and vegetables are served and used in recipes all the year round. For …
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Artfulness is another trait peculiar to local people. Local folks may seem rather lazy to many tourists. Actually the natives are rather slow and deliberate in any kind of routine business and play for time in executing of any task given to them. It should be noted that Maltese are rather credent and can talk to new acquaintances for hours. Peculiar to local folks hot Mediterranean temper should not be taken as …
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Ghar Dalam Cave is not only an important natural attraction, but also a unique archaeological site. In it, researchers discovered the sites of ancient people, whose age is more than 7,000 years. Currently, this huge cave is only partially accessible to tourists. Most of its halls are still undergoing research. Right in the cave was opened a small museum in which visitors can see the valuable finds of …
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Moving around in Malta - transportation
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The railway interchange in Malta was developed two centuries ago, but in 1931 it was closed due to the popularization of road transport. Due to the territorial location of the Island, water transport is also very popular. Ferries operate between Malta and Gozo, as well as with other Islands. The ticket costs an average of about 5 euros per passengers. In general, the cost of the ferry ride depends on the class of services provided during the trip. Also in coastal regions, boats, yachts and other marine mode of transport operate.
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Economy roadmap of Malta
Transport infrastructure in Malta is quite well developed. Due to the fact that the country’s territory is quite small and the terrain is unfavorable, the railways completely ceased to exist at the beginning of the last century. Taking its place are the buses, which conduct runs to almost every corner of the country and go at minimal intervals. The commercial marine fleet of the Maltese Islands has thousands of transport units, each with a carrying capacity of more than 1,000 tons. Today, the country’s foreign economy is aimed at attracting foreign investments to its territory. It is worth noting that Malta is very dependent on the import of various minerals, engineering products and foodstuffs.
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