Visiting the Bella Vista Hotel in Qawra was one of the best decisions I ever made in my recent Maltese visits. I usually stay in a budget hotel in the St Paul’s Bay/Bugibba area but for some reason I never visited this fantastic hotel. Situated in the area between St Paul’s Bay and Wardija, the views are pretty spectacular whether you like the sea or you’re more of a fan of the country.
Breakfast is a treat with all sorts of delicacies offered including a full English breakfast if you’re game for that one.
Most of the Maltese coastline is rocky, with the cool aqua tones of the Mediterranean contrasting beautifully with the honey-coloured natural limestone; the bedrock of Malta.
The Corinthia Palace in Attard is one of Malta’s most luxurious hotels. Situated right in the centre of the island, this five-star hotel is owned by The Corinthia Hotel Group, and is opposite the Presidential Palace and San Anton gardens.
Malta’s smaller, more rural sister island, Gozo, is an idyllic getaway from the hustle and bustle of daily life. When you arrive in Gozo’s main port of Mgarr and emerge from the ferry terminal into the bright Gozitan sunshine, you get a sense that you have gone back in time. Life on this sleepy island is carefree and laid back, and is a contrast to Malta itself. In Gozo, being an island with an agricultural legacy, there are green fields and farms littered all over the landscape. Many of these older farmhouses have been renovated especially for tourists for holiday lets. In many cases, swimming pools have been installed and the properties have all mod-cons available.