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Mdina,
"The Walled, Silent City of Ghosts" ... by Mike
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Mdina Hotels
No visit to Malta would be
complete without a visit to its elegant, walled city of Mdina and its suburb,
Rabat, in the Old City. Mdina and Rabat are steeped more than 4000 years
in history when they formed part of a Roman settlement. Walking through
Mdina, one feels as if one has been transported in a time capsule to another
era of bygone yesteryear. It was here, in AD60, that the Apostle St Paul
was rumoured to have lived whilst shipwrecked in the Maltese Islands.
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A silent city by day where
automobiles are generally off-limits (more out of respect for the ghosts
of the city), Mdina really comes alive at night when hundreds of twinkling
lamps and lanterns dotted within the walled interiors of the city transform
the narrow, curved streets leading onto bastions and palace courtyards
into something out of a fairytale. You can enjoy a delicious al-fresco
meal at one of the countless restaurants of Mdina and enjoy a glass of
chilled beer in any one of the bars under the glittering lights of this
exotic walled city.
This old, medieval capital
of Malta rises high above the Maltese Islands and offers panoramic vistas
of the city. Many walking tours and scenic bus tours are available to discover
the hidden delights of this magical city.
The Maltese Islands are at
the very heart of the Mediterranean and are often referred to as the islands
of sunshine and history. Less than a three hour flight from the UK and
with a good range of airlines such as Air Malta and GB Airways operating
daily flights from Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Manchester and Birmingham
as well as low cost carriers now operating from other regional airports,
it has never been easier to get to Malta for a quick getaway or a longer
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Whether you're after a weekend
break or a fortnight in the sun, you'll find it all on www.mymalta.co.uk,
the Malta specialists. Book your trip online and receive great savings
on luxury hotels and cheap flights as well as a regular e-letter updating
you on regular special free night offers, room upgrades and heavily discounted
holiday packages.
Once you've seen the ancient
city of Malta and its walled city of Mdina, been done
by some innocent looking street vendor offering you a once-in-a-lifetime
bargain and relaxed on the soft honeycomb at Ghadira Bay...it's then time
to go diving! Malta offers amazing diving and water sport opportunities
for both beginners and advanced open water and cave divers in its tiny,
unspoilt island of Comino with its stunning blue lagoon. All visitors to
Malta should take the time to visit the uninhabited island of Comino and
the tranquil, green island of Gozo. Day trips to nearby Italian and Sicilian
cities are very popular with tourists who can get there by car and passenger
ferries.
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About the Author - Mike
writes about "Cheap Flights To Malta ". Get more information about Malta,
a beautiful island at the very heart of Mediterranean, at http://www.yourmalta.com/.
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Xara Palace, Mdina
The Xara Palace, Relais
& Chateaux, is a fabulous late 17th century property uniquely located
within the historic, noble and silent city of Mdina, the old capital city
of Malta. Our esteemed clientele will be pampered with every comfort,
convenience and luxury while all the hotel staff will honour their commitment
not only to meet their guests’ expectations but also to exceed them in
every possible way.The hotel has been meticulously restored to its previous
charming ambience. It has also been up-graded and brought up to-date in
every way promising to be the finest and most unique as well as elegant
establishment on the Maltese Islands. The hotel building forms part of
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| Qawra
(the Q in Qawra is silent) is a small town on the north-eastern coast of
the Mediterranean island Malta. Close to Bugibba
and forming part of St. Paul's Bay, Qawra is popular among tourists and
is home to a great many hotels and restaurants. Although there is no beach,
many swim and bathe off the rocks, which provide ample space for sun bathing.
Qawra is also the site of
one of the many towers built by the Knights of St. John. Qawra Tower
is now a restaurant. Qawra is home to many water-sport activities
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Bella
Vista Hotel, Qawra
Bella Vista Hotel is located
in the seaside resort town of Qawra, Malta, 100 metres from the Salini
National Park and one kilometre from the lively nightlife of Bugibba Square.
This modern six-storey hotel features contemporary architecture with Moorish
touches and a rooftop sun terrace. Three swimming pools, fitness equipment,
a sauna, and beauty services are available. The air-conditioned public
areas have complimentary wireless internet access. The Highlands
Restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes in a contemporary setting and the
Mondrian Café serves snacks throughout the day. The Tate Lounge
Bar has live entertainment each evening, as does the Roof Terrace Bar. |
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Dolmen
Resort Hotel, Qawra
Overlooking Saint Paul's
Bay in Qawra and situated just 500 metres from the Water Sports Centre;
The Dolmen Resort Hotel has several dining options; buffet food is served
in the bright modern ambience of the Menhir Restaurant, La Sybille offers
Mediterranean cuisine with an Italian emphasis and an array of wines in
an intimate atmosphere, and if dining alfresco is the order of the day,
the Batulaban Restaurant's shaded wooden terrace with panoramic views serves
barbecued meats and salads. There is an English-pub style bar, and snacks
and grilled foods are also served in Café Delos. The
hotel has lagoon-style swimming pools, with panoramic views, or guests
can try their luck in the Oracle Casino which features 12 gaming tables.
Relax in the Myoka Spa, with a hydro bath, jetted tubs, sauna, and algae-based
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Santana, Qawra
The Hotel Santana is a six-storey
hotel set 50 metres from the Qawra peninsula's pubs, restaurants and nightlife,
and 150 metres from the beach and casino. Guests can relax over cocktails
and a barbecue lunch at the Poolside Bar or enjoy the live entertainment
in the hotel's maritime-themed pub. The hotel's two restaurants offer diners
a continental buffet, a Sunday carvery and local and Mediterranean dishes.
In the Wellness Centre, guests can unwind in the freshwater swimming pool,
jetted spa and sauna, or indulge in a massage. The Beauty Treatment
Salon offers over 80 therapeutic health and beauty treatments. Guests feeling
energetic can work out in the fitness room or swim laps in the outdoor
pool. The 200 guestrooms feature light, modern decor and furnishings
in warm Mediterranean colours. |
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Sunflower Hotel, Qawra
The Sunflower Hotel is a
modern hotel located in a quiet area of Qawra, within 300 metres of the
seafront and 500 metres from the town centre. It features 108 air- conditioned
guestrooms, over seven floors, with rustic- style decor, tiled floors and
light wood furniture. The hotel's Geranium Restaurant serves
an international menu and features traditional Maltese decor with wrought-
iron fittings, arched-stone doorways and two terraces. Guests can
head for the rooftop terrace which features a pool with a swim-up bar,
or relax in the spa tub at the onsite health club, where therapeutic massages
and beauty treatments are available, as well as a fully equipped fitness
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(or Tas-Sliema) is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is
a center for shopping, restaurants and café life. Sliema is also
a major commercial and residential area and houses several of Malta's most
modern hotels. Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing
village on the peninsula across Marsamxett Harbour from Valletta, but now
Sliema and the coastline up to neighbouring St. Julian's constitutes Malta's
main coastal resort.
Sliema
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Sliema got its name from
a chapel dedicated to The Virgin Mary under the title of Star of the Sea,
which served as a beacon and a reference point to the few fishermen who
lived in that area. The name could have thus also been connected with the
first words of the Hail Mary, which in Maltese is "Sliem Ghalik Marija".
With the 'Gh' being silent so the first part of the phrase would sound
like 'Sliem a'.
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deal of turnover of foreign expatriates who reside temporarily. The town
was also the residence of the late Dr. George Borg Olivier, former prime
minister and architect of Malta's independence as well as the birthplace
of former prime minister and leader of the opposition, Dr. Alfred Sant.
Sliema is also the birthplace of Malta Labour Party Deputy Leader Dr. Michael
Falzon, and vocalist Marc Storace of Swiss heavy metal band Krokus. Sliema
was also the temporary residence of socialist Manwel Dimech, one of Malta's
foremost revolutionary thinkers at the turn of the 20th century, who died
in exile in Egypt. Lower Prince of Wales Road has now been named in his
honour. It is also the birthplace of Captain George Stivala O.B.E., who
was the High Commissioner for Malta in Australia during the 1950s and 60s,
when migration to Australia was at its peak. Sliema is Michael Mifsud's
hometown. |
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Sliema has a number of churches
- such as one dedicated to Jesus of Nazareth known as "In-Nazzarenu" and
three dedicated to Our Lady - Stella Maris (which is the oldest and Mother
parish church dating from 1878) the Sacre Cuor, and Mount Carmel, and another
one dedicated to St. Gregory the Great.
Like all Maltese towns and
villages the annual parish feasts are very popular. Especially the feast
held in honour of Our Lady Stella Maris (held in August) and that of the
Sacre Cour (July) are among the most popular on the island. While to a
lesser extent in popularity are those Our Lady of Mount Carmel (July) and
St. Gregory (September)... read
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Diplomat
Hotel, Sliema
Located on the Sliema promenade,
50 metres from the beach and five kilometres from the Maltese capital of
Valetta, The Diplomat Hotel lies 10 kilometres (25 minutes' drive) from
Malta International Airport (Mla). The hotel's rooftop swimming pool
is surrounded by sun-loungers and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The
fitness centre is open daily and offers gym equipment and a sauna.
The Hotel's Penny Farthing Restaurant with its sky-lit ceiling offers an
international menu and buffet dining and is open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. The late-night lobby bar is open throughout the day and serves
drinks, light meals and afternoon tea. In the evenings a pianist provides
live entertainment. In summer months, the rooftop poolside
bar serves drinks, light poolside meals and grilled meats. Fresh seafood
is cooked on the open-air barbecues. |
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Fortina
Spa Resort, Sliema
Set directly on the waterfront,
this top-class, 17-storey resort hotel is 300 metres from both central
Sliema and the cruise departure point. Guests can dine in eight restaurants,
relax in the seven swimming pools, and enjoy therapeutic health and beauty
treatments. Set in tropical gardens, the four outdoor pools offer
a complimentary sun bed and towel service as well as a hot tub; two of
the saltwater swimming pools are situated right on the water’s edge and
offer great views of the walled city of Valletta, and one has a swim-up
bar. The onsite Spa Centre offers a vast range of treatments and
therapies. Those feeling active can head to the fitness centre which
offers gym equipment, aerobics classes and an indoor heated pool and spa
tub. The 17-floor Fortina Spa Resort, Sliema, has 148 modern, air-conditioned
guestrooms. |
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Palace, Sliema
The Palace is located in
Sliema, Malta, next to the historic 18th-century Capua Palace. Nestled
in the tight warren of streets that characterises central Sliema, the hotel
is 300 metres from the seafront and 500 metres from the main shopping area.
The Palace has several dining options. The Talk of the Town Cafe has a
street terrace next to Capua Palace serving a fusion of European and Asian
Food. The Tabloid is a dining room serving buffet breakfast, lunch and
dinner. The Temptasian Lounge Bar is a rooftop restaurant with panoramic
views serving predominantly Asian food. Leisure facilities include
an indoor and outdoor rooftop pool, spa with jetted pool, sauna and beauty
treatments and fitness rooms. In-room massages are also offered. |
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Windsor Hotel, Sliema
The Windsor is a modern,
six-storey hotel located within 50 metres from Sliema's rocky shore and
500 metres from the city centre. After breakfast, guests can enjoy
a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool, work out in the gym and unwind in
the sauna. In the evening, guests can relax in the hotel bar, which offers
a selection of beers, wines and cocktails. The Corner Restaurant offers
a range of Mediterranean dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner and hosts
Maltese theme nights, featuring live music and a selection of traditional
Maltese dishes, every Friday. The 94 air-conditioned guestrooms feature
light, simple decor with oak furnishings. all rooms open up onto balconies
and include satellite TV, direct-dial phones and minibars. |
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