Casino di Venezia Malta

Situated along the beautiful waterfront of Vittoriosa, Casino di Venezia is owned by Vittoriosa Gaming Ltd and is operating within the regulations as stipulated by the Lotteries & Gaming Authority of Malta. This casino, which is located within a partially re-constructed historical palace of the locality, started to operate in Malta as from the 1st [...]

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Mellieha & Popeye Village

Perched high on a spur, the village of Mellieha (Maltese for salt pans), overlooks the sweeping expanse of its bay and beach. It is a busy shopping center with more character than the sprawling resorts to its east. The steep main street, lined with grocery shops, small bars and restaurants, caters for local residents as [...]

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Hilton Malta Portomaso

The Hilton Malta is part of a unique waterfront development in St julians, named as Portomaso. This 5 star luxury hotel surrounded by the sea is definitely one of the most popular hotels in Malta. This deluxe accommodation comprises of 294 luxury rooms. All of these units have a terrace or balcony overlooking the Yacht [...]

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Food in Malta

Food in Malta may not rank as gourmet cuisine, but it is very reasonably priced and there are plenty of places to choose from. Beyond the proliferation of pizzerias, pasta houses and snack bars, there are occasional gourmet restaurants and a good range of places serving fresh fish. The latter can be anything from family-run [...]

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

History of Malta

Around 5000 BC Neolithic farmers arrive. 5000-4000 BC Neolithic period: Skorba Temples built. 4000-3000 BC Temple Period: Age of Tarxien and Ggantija temples and Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. 2500-700 BC Bronze and Iron Age. Period of fortified villages and ‘cart tracks’. 700-550 BC Phoenicians colonize the islands.

Sunday, October 5th, 2008