Guidebook for Il-Gżira
Essentials
It is a large supermarket within walking distance from the apartment.
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Gala Centre
Triq TestaferrataIt is a large supermarket within walking distance from the apartment.
Lidl
Triq Ic-CiklaminiPretty convenient for guests who rent a car.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Jubilee
I love this pub! Great food and beer! :)
One of the best cocktail lounge bars on the island.
It was also designed by yours truly, so I would be happy to hear what you think about this place! :)
Chalice Bar & Lounge
One of the best cocktail lounge bars on the island.
It was also designed by yours truly, so I would be happy to hear what you think about this place! :)
This is a quirky cocktail bar with a witty concept. Worth checking it out.
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The Thirsty Barber
Ball StreetThis is a quirky cocktail bar with a witty concept. Worth checking it out.
Food Scene
HiMù
This is another of my favourite places to eat.
This is a great vegan restaurant close by to the apartment. There is another one in Triq San Gwann (St John Street) corner with Triq id-Dejqa (Strait Street) Valletta
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The Grassy Hopper Gzira
47A Triq San GorgThis is a great vegan restaurant close by to the apartment. There is another one in Triq San Gwann (St John Street) corner with Triq id-Dejqa (Strait Street) Valletta
Trabuxu Bistro
9 South StGreat restaurant and really friendly staff!
A great restaurant in the heart of Valletta with outdoor dining tables to enjoy the urban street views while eating the great food!
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D'office Bistro
A great restaurant in the heart of Valletta with outdoor dining tables to enjoy the urban street views while eating the great food!
Best gourmet burgers you can eat.
They have other outlets in Sliema and Paceville.
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New York Best
Triq Oscar ZammitBest gourmet burgers you can eat.
They have other outlets in Sliema and Paceville.
Great spot to have a coffee or a quick lunch with a great view of the fishing port in Spinola Bay.
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Cuba
Great spot to have a coffee or a quick lunch with a great view of the fishing port in Spinola Bay.
Great spot to have a coffee or a quick lunch with a great view of Valletta and Manoel Island.
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Cuba
Great spot to have a coffee or a quick lunch with a great view of Valletta and Manoel Island.
One of my favourite fish restaurants on the island. It is a converted colonial period former police station, located next to the Valletta ferry terminal from where you can catch the ferry to Sliema. Views are also spectacular.
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Scoglitti Restaurant
One of my favourite fish restaurants on the island. It is a converted colonial period former police station, located next to the Valletta ferry terminal from where you can catch the ferry to Sliema. Views are also spectacular.
One of the latest additions to the local restaurant scene. It is one of the best restaurants up north.
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Giuseppi's Bar & Bistro
One of the latest additions to the local restaurant scene. It is one of the best restaurants up north.
I've been to this restaurant a few times, and love how they always manage to surpass my expectations despite being reasonably priced.
Michael's at the Civil Service Sports Club
I've been to this restaurant a few times, and love how they always manage to surpass my expectations despite being reasonably priced.
Without a doubt the best fusion restaurant on the island. It's found on a rooftop terrace enjoying amazing views of Sliema's historic houses, Valletta's fortifications and St Julian's modern developments.
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TemptAsian Restaurant
High StreetWithout a doubt the best fusion restaurant on the island. It's found on a rooftop terrace enjoying amazing views of Sliema's historic houses, Valletta's fortifications and St Julian's modern developments.
Another favourite of mine, it is run by an Italian family and always serves fresh food imported directly from Sicily.
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Il Pirata Ristorante
Triq PacevilleAnother favourite of mine, it is run by an Italian family and always serves fresh food imported directly from Sicily.
Probably the best restaurant in Sliema. It is located away from touristic areas, so the focus is on quality rather than low price.
Mareluna
Triq MilnerProbably the best restaurant in Sliema. It is located away from touristic areas, so the focus is on quality rather than low price.
This is great sushi place! Love to go hear on Sunday evenings with friends.
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Sakura
This is great sushi place! Love to go hear on Sunday evenings with friends.
Hands down the best pizzeria ever with head chefs from Naples! There's another one at Skyparks just outside the airport terminal in case you're looking for a great place to eat while waiting for your flight.
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Vecchia Napoli
Tower RoadHands down the best pizzeria ever with head chefs from Naples! There's another one at Skyparks just outside the airport terminal in case you're looking for a great place to eat while waiting for your flight.
This is probably my favourite restaurant right now hands down! They also have a great selection of wines and whiskies.
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Taproom
53a Old Theatre StreetThis is probably my favourite restaurant right now hands down! They also have a great selection of wines and whiskies.
L'Artiglio
64 Melita StPanorama
The view in this vintage restaurant is indescribable!
Parks & Nature
This is one of the most iconic bays in the South of Malta. Highly recommended!
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Piscina de São Pedro
This is one of the most iconic bays in the South of Malta. Highly recommended!
This is literally paradise on Earth. A most spectacular lagoon surrounded by rock and a small crevice leading to the open Mediterranean Sea.
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Lagoa de Coral
Triq Dahlet Ix-XmajjarThis is literally paradise on Earth. A most spectacular lagoon surrounded by rock and a small crevice leading to the open Mediterranean Sea.
This is a beautiful natural beach with white sand and crystal clear pale blue water. Stay away in the weekend, though, as it can get a little too busy during peak summer months.
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Lagoa Azul
Triq KemmunetiThis is a beautiful natural beach with white sand and crystal clear pale blue water. Stay away in the weekend, though, as it can get a little too busy during peak summer months.
The Red Beach in Gozo is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island
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Praia de Ramla Bay
The Red Beach in Gozo is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island
This is my favourite sandy beach. It is set in the middle of a nature park which includes Golden Bay and Gnejna.
Great place for hiking too!
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Riviera Beach
This is my favourite sandy beach. It is set in the middle of a nature park which includes Golden Bay and Gnejna.
Great place for hiking too!
Yet another spectacular beach. Paradise Bay is also one of the best place for diving and snorkelling.
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Praia Paradise Bay
Triq Il-LatnijaYet another spectacular beach. Paradise Bay is also one of the best place for diving and snorkelling.
One of the most iconic natural locations in Malta.
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Ruínas da Janela Azure
One of the most iconic natural locations in Malta.
The highest point on the island, Dingli Cliffs make for spectacular scenic hiking!
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Dingli
The highest point on the island, Dingli Cliffs make for spectacular scenic hiking!
Verdala Palace is one of the official residences of the President of the Republic. It was built by the Knights of St John as the Grand Master's hunting lodge. The surrounding wood, known as Buskett, was also created by the knights for the hunting of wild boar and other animals. It is now a beautiful natural park with several protected species, and is ideal for hiking and picnics.
Verdala Palace
Verdala Palace is one of the official residences of the President of the Republic. It was built by the Knights of St John as the Grand Master's hunting lodge. The surrounding wood, known as Buskett, was also created by the knights for the hunting of wild boar and other animals. It is now a beautiful natural park with several protected species, and is ideal for hiking and picnics.
Chadwick Lakes
Linhas Victoria
Sightseeing
Arguably the most beautiful cathedral in Europe, it is a melée of Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo architecture unlike anything you will ever see. The Caravaggio's, Mattia Preti's, and other paintings, sculptures and tapestries by world famous artists are totally worth the token entrance fee.
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Catedral de São João
Triq San GwannArguably the most beautiful cathedral in Europe, it is a melée of Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo architecture unlike anything you will ever see. The Caravaggio's, Mattia Preti's, and other paintings, sculptures and tapestries by world famous artists are totally worth the token entrance fee.
You cannot visit Malta and not take in the spectacular view of the Grand Harbour from this terraced garden.
From here you can also catch the lift down to the Grand Harbour and catch the ferry to the Three Cities.
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Jardins Upper Barrakka
292 Triq Sant' OrslaYou cannot visit Malta and not take in the spectacular view of the Grand Harbour from this terraced garden.
From here you can also catch the lift down to the Grand Harbour and catch the ferry to the Three Cities.
National Museum of Archaeology
Republic StreetIt would be shame coming to Malta and not visit the oldest freestanding buildings in the world, predating the Stonehenge by 1000 years, and the Pyramids in Giza by 1,500 years!
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Mnajdra
It would be shame coming to Malta and not visit the oldest freestanding buildings in the world, predating the Stonehenge by 1000 years, and the Pyramids in Giza by 1,500 years!
The largest Neolithic temple on the Maltese Islands. It is a must see!
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Ggantija station
The largest Neolithic temple on the Maltese Islands. It is a must see!
Gozo's old fort, the Cittadella, over the centuries it sheltered the villagers of Gozo from invasions by the Ottoman Empire. It has recently been restored. Well worth visiting!
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Citadel
It-Telgħa tal-BeltGozo's old fort, the Cittadella, over the centuries it sheltered the villagers of Gozo from invasions by the Ottoman Empire. It has recently been restored. Well worth visiting!
Malta's old capital city, dating back to the Bronze Age. It is also known as the Silent City. A visit to this medieval town is absolutely essential!
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Mdina
Malta's old capital city, dating back to the Bronze Age. It is also known as the Silent City. A visit to this medieval town is absolutely essential!
New Parliament Building
Republic StreetValletta's newest iconic building designed by Renzo Piano.
National War Museum - Fort St Elmo
St. Elmo PlaceFortaleza de São Ângelo
Rotunda de Mosta
Catacumbas de São Paulo
Hal-BajjadaSanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa
Triq l-ErwieħShopping
Tigné Point
Censu XerriProbably the largest mall on the island
A smaller shopping mall with a good selection of brands.
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Bay Street Shopping Centre
Triq Sqaq LourdesA smaller shopping mall with a good selection of brands.
Plaza Shopping Centre
Triq BisazzaArts & Culture
Spazju Kreattiv
National Museum of Fine Arts
Merchants StreetAurora Theatre
100 Triq Ir-RepublikaTeatro Manoel
Old Theatre StreetOne of the oldest theatres in Europe!
Astra Theatre
Triq ir-Repubblika