Events Holidays
Carnival in Malta
Carnivals in Malta, as we know them now, were first organized shortly after the Knights of St John came to the Island in 1535. The first that really broke out into the general jollification was probably the Carnival of 1560, when a massed Christian Armada was harbour-bound in Malta before sailing to Tripoli. ... more
National Holidays and Feasts in Malta
Most religious holidays are celebrated as traditional feasts.
The following you will find a list of all holidays/feasts in Malta & Gozo. ... more
The Malta Fireworks Festival (29 - 30 April)
Following the success of the previous four editions of the Malta Fireworks Festival held in Grand Harbor, the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in association with the Malta Tourism Authority will present the second edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival. ... more
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Vittoriosa (Birgu)
Vittoriosa (Birgu) is probably the nicest of the three peninsulas southwards of Valletta. The city was the first settlement around this area. When the Knights of St. John arrived in Malta in 1530 they set up camp in Vittoriosa and started to upgrade the fortifications, including the Fort St. Angelo. After the Great Siege of 1565 they moved to Valletta. Birgu has nowadays a population of 3000 and the fortifications are as impressive as those of Valletta. Behind every corner you can discover something new. The best way to enter the city is through the ‘Couvre Porte’ which was restored in 2002. Above is a modern gate which breaks through the fortification of the ‘Poste de Provence’ and is used as a road for cars.
Sliema
Sliema offers some swimming possibilities. The majority of the coast consists of rocks; however there are also small areas with sand. It is not an excellent beach; however it serves its purpose. Many tourists come for a short sun bath here.
Marsascala Bay
Marsascala Bay is really a very beautiful bay. However one finds very few swimming possibilities there and in the few ones the sea is only accessible by means of a ladder. The entire bay is surrounded by cliffs.
That might be interesting for you:◊Paceville ◊The Popeye village ◊Sights in Vittoriosa (Birgu) ◊Ferry connection Sliema-Valletta | Valletta-Sliema ◊University of Malta (UOM)
