Malta and Gozo Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide - with pull out map (Marco Polo Guides) (Marco Polo Pocket Guides)

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You want a lazy holiday with plenty of sun and sea. (You can find some of the best beaches in Malta in this area) Ix-Xewkija is a historic village (the oldest on the island) best known for its parish church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. This remarkable church at the center of the village is Gozo's largest religious monument; its dome is a distinctive landmark visible across much of the island. The island of Gozo has a population of 34,500 and an area of 67.1 square kilometres (26 square miles). It’s 14.5 km long by 7.25 km wide and is located northwest of Malta.

Steps away from Independence Square is St. George's Basilica is a 17th-century Baroque church known as the "Marble Basilica," because the interior is covered with marble inlays and columns. The basilica also has lavish ceiling paintings and numerous works of art by Mattia Preti. St. Paul’s Cathedral | Vilhena Palace | Mdina Gate | Mdina Dungeons | The Mdina Experience Malta Political Map Pergola Club Hotel & Spa – Popular 4-star hotel with pools, SPA, nice rooms and a number of good bars and restaurants. Malta does not have any permanent natural lakes or rivers, though during periods of intense rainfall small rivers are known to form. Localities of Malta MapThe second harbour is at Marsaxlokk where other villages are located around it. The old capital was Mdina until the arrival of the Knights of St. John. It is located more in the central area on a high hill surrounded with fortifications a good vintage point to observe any arriving ships over the horizon and a considerable view of the island sea shore. Population 493,559 (end of 2018); most densely populated with an area of just 316sq km on both islands. The Maltese archipelago is well connected with the rest of Europe, Africa and all other continents with a very efficient Malta International airport. The natural harbours play another important link with Europe with continuous crossings to various countries across the Mediteranean Sea. With Malta Freeport located at Marsaxlokk harbour Malta’s connectivity as a transhipment hub has placed the island as the twelfth among the top European ports and is the third largest transhipment and logistics centre in the Mediterranean region. Get more detailed info here: How to get from Malta Airport to Mellieħa. Other forms of transport to Mellieħa

The Basilica of Ta' Pinu: A National Shrine and Pilgrimage Church The Basilica of Ta' Pinu: A National Shrine and Pilgrimage Church Use the hop-on-hop-off bus for a guided tour with stops at the most popular sightseeing locations with iSeeMalta’s Gozo Pass. The bus stops right outside the Gozo ferry passenger terminal. Gozo's capital city, Victoria (also known as Ir-Rabat) is surrounded by a sun-parched Mediterranean landscape. The historic center of Victoria stands on a hilltop enclosed within a Citadel (Cittadella), constructed by the Knights of Saint John after the medieval walls were destroyed by the Turks in 1551. The bay begins with the Inland Sea (Il-Qawra), a natural lagoon of shallow water in a recess along the coastline. The Inland Sea is a favorite spot for swimming and snorkeling. Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands – Located in the wider Mellieħa area, this is a five-star hotel well known for its unique location overlooking Golden Bay. It offers a number of excellent restaurants with great food services. Facilities include a private beach.Paradise Bay | Golden Bay | Ghajn Tuffieha (Riviera Martinique) | Mellieha Bay | St. George’s Bay | St. Peter’s Pool Attard, Lija and Balzan located in the central area all linked to each other. Accommodation in these areas are limited. The best in these areas are the gardens which form part of the official residence of Malta’s President which are open to the public. Numerous old houses with beautiful architecture line the old streets of the localities as they were inhabited by wealthy local families. On hot sunny days, Marsalforn's small pebble beach is filled with sunbathers lounging under colorful parasols and kids playing with beach balls. The water is safe enough for swimming and for children to wade. Munchies Mellieħa Bay – Located on the edge of the beach at Għadira Bay, this restaurant serves Italian specialities and bistro-style dishes in a nice atmosphere.