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41 things to do in Malta
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Christmas in Malta
Christmas time, engrossed in tradition, is a favorite holiday for many Maltese people
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Changing of the Guard
Be witness the changing of the guard ceremony in Valletta, more pompous and ceremonial than you've ever seen
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Sea Salt Harvesting
Sea salt is still prized for its flavour and texture, which is considered by some serious food lovers to be superior to the more common mined table salt
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Holy Week & Easter
From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday: pray, love, and have fun!
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Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck
Among the "saint days" in the Maltese church calendar, the Feast of Saint Paul is one of only a handful that has the status of a national holiday
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Maltese Festas or Village Feasts
Maltese summer nights will provide you with a memorable experience with bursts of colour, music, and bright fireworks during the traditional festa (feast) season
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Notte Bianca
Guaranteeing a memorable night, Notte Bianca truly holds something special for every guest
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Olives
Try stuffed olives called "zebbug mimli," a lovely snack at every Maltese festive occasion
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Jellyfish
Unfortunately Malta is plagued by more and more jellyfish every summer due to increasing temperatures
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Maltese Spurge Flowering Season
Maltese Spurge is so colourful at certain times of the year, especially during the period of blooming
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The Malta International Fireworks Festival
These Maltese fireworks are not just pyrotechnical displays, they are Art!
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Cycling
Explore Malta on a bike passing gentle undulating slopes, country landscapes, and sea views
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Beach Season
Explore Malta's amazing beach life which is too tempting to resist!
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Birdwatching
No need to be an ornithologist to watch birds and have fun in Malta!
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Crown Daisy, or Lellux, Blooming
‘Love-me, love-me not’ (thobbni, ma thobbnix)... Do you know such a game?
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Prickly Pear
Have you ever eaten a cactus fruit? Try delicious prickly pears in Malta
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Swimming at Saint Peter's Pool
Check out the lunar terrain of this atypical beach—no sand but but smooth rock shaped by erosion. It's St. Peter's Pool!
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Snail Season
If you ask the Maltese which species of snail can be eaten, they say "only one snail, the Edible"
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Klamari Mimlija or Stuffed Squid
Every Maltese chef has his own recipe for stuffed squid. This dish is unmatched and very delicious!
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Aljotta
Cook Aljotta by adding the whole fish from head to tail, in order to create an unforgettable flavour for the soup
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Rolex Middle Sea Race
One of the most spectacular events on the yachting calendar is fought out against a stunning backdrop of dramatic, ever-changing Mediterranean landscapes!
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Blue Grotto Off-Season
Discover the Blue Grotto, a natural wonder-cave situated in the surrounding cliffs
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Fort St. Angelo on Victory Day
It's amazing that Caravaggio was able to escape from the mighty walls of Fort St. Angelo
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Honey Season
Could the Romans know that their apiaries built into the natural rock have made the honey industry in Malta famous all over Europe?
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Sunset at Azure Window
The Azure Window was a beautiful sight, especially at sunset. Now it's another rocky spot of Maltese coast and an excellent diving location
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Diving
Discover the spectacular underwater world of the Mediterranean and you may find the treasures of the ship wrecks in the deep cerulean waters
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Figs: Farkizzan and Common Fig
Enjoy sweet and delicate fresh figs when visiting Malta in summer
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Malta Carnival
Revelers in flamboyant costumes, along with music bands and costumed children, flood Malta's historic streets
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Isle of MTV Malta Music Week
The coolest MTV summer party is absolutely free of charge
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Festa Ħut (Fish Festival)
Enjoy a day out by the sea in the scenic village of Marsaxlokk and savor some fresh fish
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Strawberry Season and Festa
The favourite berry season for the Maltese with thousands of strawberries which are picked, prepared, packed, and eaten
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Loquats
Try some of these wonderful fruits of the Mediterranean, known to the Maltese people as naspli
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Summer Solstice at the Temples of Hagar Qim
Meet the first sun rays near the Temples of Hagar Qim to mark the summer solstice, a new day and even a new life!
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Lost & Found Festival
One of the best pre-summer music festivals in Europe
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Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Choose Maltese bays for enjoying your favorite wind sports
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Malta's Christmas Markets
Savor the most delicious Maltese Christmas delicacies and uncover the island’s vibrant crafts
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Malta Jazz Festival
Carefully curated lineups promise you six riveting days of world-class music