Malta is famous for its tasty cuisine, which is mainly Mediterranean with distinct influences from Italy, Spain, England, Southern France and, of course, Northern Africa. The Lambuka fish is the recommendation that you will find in nearly every restaurant and […]
On the small Comino island, we find Malta’s most beautiful waters, the heavily advertised Blue Lagoon. The inlet reminds something of Elafonisi in Crete, while the turquoise color charms you and incites you to dive! Unfortunately, the very few square […]
The fishing village of Marsaxlokk is the island’s attraction on Sundays, when a big outdoor market is set up with local products, fish, clothes and souvenirs. At the village’s port the colorful Luzzu boats, with the characteristic eye, steal the […]
At the center of Malta, built atop a large hill, we come across the former capital of the island, the historic Mdina. It is characterized as “The city of silence”, as entrance to cars is prohibited, except for the residents’ […]
The island of Gozo is pretty big so you should dedicate one whole day to visit it. The most northern of the seven islands will claim much of your time, as it has many attractions, such as the temple of […]
A walk in the narrow streets of Valletta is never enough to discover the city’s beauty. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, Superbissima (i.e. the most proud) will impress you with its fortresses, walls, colorful alleys, baroque architecture and […]
Although small, the island of the Knights has more than one reasons to visit it. Attractions in Malta might not be numerous, but they reflect its history, as well as the land’s beauty. Colorful houses, quaint neighborhoods, beautiful fishing villages, […]
While searching for the next destination, my eye was caught by a small islet in the Mediterranean. I zoom-in (haha, you thought that I was looking at an actual map, didn’t you?!) to see a little better what this dot […]
The attractions and activities that Chania offers satisfy every traveler, while you will ideally need 5 days to discover it. Attend a Cretan cuisine lesson, explore the seabed of the Cretan Sea, meet the villages of Apokoronas and cross the […]
Chania is the favorite destination in Crete. The city of Chania, the villages, beaches and dozens of activities, attract people all year long and mainly during the summer. A walk around the Old Town, a dive at Elafonisi and Balos, […]