Malta Blog

Malta Blog

Welcome to arguably the most popular Malta blog! Here you can read interesting blog posts about Malta and the Maltese people. Find articles written by locals, including useful lists one might need to refer to occasionally and even reviews about products, services and events. We also try to include lots of information and tips aiming to guide tourists visiting the Maltese Islands. We encourage you to participate on this Malta blog by leaving comments, asking questions or simply use our online chat rooms.

Heavy Metal Bands in Malta

Heavy Metal Bands in Malta - Forsaken, Loathe & Knockturn AlleyMalta conjures up images of a quaint, sleepy Mediterranean island with blue skies, clear warm sea, an abundance of history and culture and a place to sip a cool drink on a quayside at sunset. That’s the impression the advertisements portray, and for many, that’s what Malta represents.

However, delve a little deeper, and you will come across a thriving local music scene, with a variety of genres; a couple of the most popular being death and heavy metal. Malta has hosted it’s own Extreme Metal Festivals with a good number of local bands taking part, and these events have been attended by both local and international fans.

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February 1st, 2010 by Hilary | No Comments »

Malta International Airport

Malta International Airport (MLA)Malta International Airport (IATA code: MLA) is the only airport that currently serves Malta and its sister islands of Gozo and Comino, although up until recently, there was a Malta-Gozo helicopter service linking Malta International Airport (MIA) with the heliport in Xewkija, Gozo. This has, however been discontinued and the only other link with the other islands other than by road/ferry is a seaplane service from Grand Harbour, Valletta to Mgarr, Gozo.

This modern Malta airport is situated between Luqa and Gudja, 5 kms southwest of Malta’s capital city, Valletta, and the terminal was opened in 1992.

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January 28th, 2010 by Hilary | No Comments »

Mamma Mia Restaurant

Mamma Mia Restaurant MaltaIf you’re looking for a reasonably-priced, family-friendly restaurant, offering excellent Mediterranean food and a great ambience, then Mamma Mia in Ta’ Xbiex should be high on your list of potential venues.

Situated on the water’s edge, right on the quay of the yacht marina, Mamma Mia affords diners with some excellent views over to Valletta in the distance. There’s seating available outside on the terrace or in the restaurant which benefits from ample natural light and contemporary design throughout.

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January 23rd, 2010 by Hilary | 1 Comment »

Sliema Malta

Sliema Malta - Hotels along the promenadeSituated on the north-eastern coast of Malta, bordering Gzira and St. Julians, Sliema is a bustling town overlooking Marsamxett Harbour, Manoel Island and Valletta on one side of the Tigne peninsula, and the open Mediterranean Sea on the other.

With a residential population of almost 13,500, the town is also a popular tourist resort with numerous hotels, bars and restaurants. Shopping in Sliema is centred on Tower Road where there is a wide variety of local shops, international high-street and designer outlets and a choice of supermarkets. Many of the hotels and cafes line the harbour along a stretch of road known as The Strand.

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January 18th, 2010 by Hilary | No Comments »

Apartments for Sale in Malta

Apartments for Sale in MaltaCouple friends of mine decided to sell their apartments, mainly because their respective families are getting bigger and need more space to live in. So here I am, trying to help everyone out by listing apartments for sale in Malta directly from owners.

Both apartments have been recently built and are fully furnished as you can imagine, since my friends are still living in them. The two bedroom apartment is situated just off the main Tourists Street in Bugibba and the three bedroom apartment is located in a quiet area in Mellieha, yet still very close to the centre of the village too.

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January 16th, 2010 by Milie | 1 Comment »