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Loading ...VALLETTA IN THE SPRING
For those of you thinking of a spring holiday or cruise I can recommend Malta as a very pleasant and sunny destination at this time of the year. The temperature is usually in the low 70’s and the days have plenty of sunshine for everyone who is starved of sunlight after a harsh northern winter.
The cruise ships make their entrance to Malta into The Grand Harbour, which is said to be the most beautiful harbour in Europe. Holiday makers who are staying in Valletta or the surrounding area arrive in the city usually by taxi or on one of the colourful buses.
It is a relatively small and compact city center so very good for walking tours. There are plenty of sites of historic interest to visit and for photographers marvelous street scenes and unusual architecture to take pictures of. Valletta is on a hill with very steep streets that lead down to the sea, this makes for some very dramatic photographs.
It is a great place to shop for souvenirs. The local glassware is superb and very stylish and would make a great memento of your visit. Malta is also famous for its lovely gold and silver jewelry and the place abounds with jewelers shops. There are the usual souvenir shops if you want small keepsakes or presents for family and friends. Among the more popular items are souvenirs of the Knights of St. John of Malta, the Maltese Cross and of the wonderful colourful buses of Malta. Souvenirs come in every price range and there is sure to be something to suit everyone.
Lunch out in the city is also a great experience. You can chose from sidewalk cafes, elegant restaurants or little kiosks selling local favourites. The prices are very reasonable considering it is a capital city. Travel Advice would suggest looking down the side streets for local restaurants where you will get excellent food and local dishes at a very good price. If you see business people making use of an establishment you can be fairly sure the food is good. The Maltese enjoy their food and long leisurely lunches are part of their lifestyle. For lunch in a restaurant for two you can expect to pay from about 13 euros up. This would be for a main meal and a drink each. We would suggest having dessert later and trying out the local ice cream. I don’t think anyone can pass the local ice cream sellers without trying something. It is so temptingly displayed and there are so many delicious flavours to chose from.
Malta is at it’s greenest in spring and the trees are in leaf and the flowers are out. The rest of the year it is very dry and the sun usually finishes off all but the most hardy plants. So it is a good time to see the city at its best. It is better for the youngest travelers and the oldest as the temperatures are some 30 or more degrees cooler than in July and August, so much more comfortable for sight seeing and walking.
The other great plus of course is that the Maltese speak English making your holiday here that much more enjoyable. The street signs are in Maltese and English. Menus are in English and you will have no problem shopping, ordering meals or using telephones etc. If you do find it necessary to use a local Doctor or Hospital you will again have no language problems. All speak fluent English and many are trained in Great Britain or North America.
A warm welcome awaits you here in Malta. Come and enjoy Valletta in the spring. Enjoy this beautiful, friendly island in the Mediterranean.
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