Local Attractions
Swimming with Dolphins in Malta is a chance of a lifetime most people would love to have on their to do list or done that list. Under the guidance of the park's professional trainers guests can interact with these beautiful and intellegent marine mammals. besides Swims WIth Dolphins, the park also offers various dry programmess that include interactions with Sea Lions and Parrots as well as various daily shows by Dolphins, Sea Lions and Parrots. Not be to missed during your holiday and definately on your What To Do In Malta list.
Malta and Gozo both offer a variety of gorgeous beaches; as their shorelines are predominantly rocky, one may choose a great spot anywhere around the Islands. Even though most of the coast is all natural rock, this does not mean that it is not possible to lie down comfortably as it is often in the form of platforms. Access to the sea by means of steps and ladders makes beaching easy. Alternatively you can opt for blue lagoons; golden or red sands are also ideal bathing options. The more adventurous can seek out secluded coves ideal for snorkelling and often only accessible by sea.
Malta's Heritage is rich, if you are a culture or history lover, you'll fall in love with Malta. Its position, at the hub of ancient trading routes, meant that nearly every great civilization in the history of the world has left its mark, amongst the Phoenicians, the Arabs, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Ottoman Turks, the Crusader Knights, the French and the British. It was the Knights of the Order Of St John, however, who left a lasting impact on the island.Click into this section to see a comprehensive list of Museums and Archeoligical Sites in Malta, provided with the courtesy of Heritage Malta.
Although Gozo is the smaller of the inhabited Maltese Islands, it too is alos rich in culture and heritage. Many Tourists visiting Malta tend to allocate one day to hop over to Gozo, however many soon discover that they wouldlike to return and spend more time in Gozo, not only because of its laid back atmosphere but also because it offers a rich heritage. Click into this section to see a comprehensive list of Museums and Archeoligical Sites in Gozo, provided with the courtesy of Heritage Malta.
Expect to find a Festa at least once a week in different localities during the summer months, with the most spectacular display of fireworks at the Festas of St Julians & Lija. The Festa Season is a non-stop spectacle of band-marches through the streets, brass-band concerts on specially built huge stages called (plancieri) in the centre of village squares, tall poles lined along the streets carrying large colorful and very rich banners (arbli and bandalori), stands offering all kinds of sweets and local traditional foods, (such as the famous nougat or qubbajt) and of course the religious processions with the particular Patron Saint whose feast is being celebrated, carried on pedestal by volunteers, often as a votive sacrifice.
As Malta is a nation surrounded by sea, fish often takes centre stage in family meals and is always found on restaurant menus. Fried lampuki (lampuki moqlija) when in season, is wonderful served with a freshly tossed salad and chips. Another classic dish is swordfish – a meaty steak which is usually grilled and served with a caper and tomato sauce is also delicious if simply barbequed and drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil. When fish is in abundance you can be sure to find fish soup (aljotta) on the menu. This rich soup which has a consistency similar to broth is often served with rice. Once again a portion of fresh Maltese bread would not go amiss.
