Malta targets 1 June for tourism recovery
Malta’s Tourism Recovery Plan will seek to attract tourism activity to Malta, with a funding injection worth €20 million for the industry. Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo said that Malta will seek to attract as many tourists as possible to help contribute to recovery. One aspect of the plan involves attracting free independent travellers (FITs). These […]
The legendary Buddha Bar announces arrival in Malta
As the Maltese summer begins to approach, with talks of herd immunity and nation-wide vaccination finally within reach, Signature Entertainment Group took to Facebook to share that the legendary international hospitality brand Buddha Bar is coming to Malta in the form of Buddha-Bar Beach. With a (so far) undisclosed location, Buddha Bar Beach will welcome ‘colourful recipes, […]
Malta to welcome vaccinated Brits from June
As of June 1st, Malta will welcome passengers from the UK who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. British travellers who can show proof of full vaccination received at least ten days before arriving in the country will no longer have to provide a negative PCR test certificate 72 hours prior to, or on arrival […]
An interview with local artist & designer Stephanie Borg
This week we experienced a new world of colour with Stephanie Borg, a vibrant, local self-taught artist, graphic and surface pattern designer. Her professional practice as a graphic designer for over 25 years, both in her native Malta and overseas, has brought about the most beautifully inspired artworks. Stephanie happily says “I love colour, it’s […]
Malta ranks 4th on Condé Nast Traveller
The 25 best destinations in the world to go on holiday in November, from South Korea’s flourishing capital to the Canadian hinterland, also included Malta in none other than the 4th place. Iceland ranked 3rd, whilst Sayulita in Mexico and Lisbon in Portugal ranked in 2nd and 1st place respectively. Read the full article here: […]
Treasures: Crociera sul Grand Harbour by Colours of Malta
La crociera sul Grand Harbour è uno dei tour più tranquilli e interessanti di Malta ed è oggi diventata parte integrante dell’itinerario turistico per migliaia di visitatori delle isole maltesi. Abbiamo posto alcune domande a Davide Cachia, Managing Director di Colours of Malta, che ha ideato questo interessantissimo tour. Clicca qui per leggere l’articolo completo: […]
The Grand Harbour
Cruising the Grand Harbour is one of Malta’s most peaceful and interesting tours… and has today become an integral part of the tourist itinerary for thousands of visitors to our islands. The Grand Harbour (in Maltese: Il-Port il-Kbir) is a natural harbour. It has been used as a harbour since early Phoenician times. The natural […]
Did you know how the Domvs Romana was discovered?
2020 marked 100 years since Sir Temi Zammit started excavations at the Domvs Romana, 2021 marks the 140th anniversary of the Domvs’s accidental discovery and 2022 will commemorate 140 years since the Domvs was opened to the public as a museum. However what we see today when we visit the Domvs is a far cry […]
Popular productions shot in Malta
Did you know that Malta has been used as a filming location since 1925 and that more than 100 productions have been partially or fully shot here? Popular productions filmed in Malta include: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Midnight Express (1978) Popeye (1980) Clash of the Titans (1981) Gladiator (2000) The Count of Monte […]
Il-Karnival
The Maltese really let their hair down in the revelry of Carnival few days before the beginning of Lent. Malta’ traditional Carnival is a treat alike for the Island’s inhabitants and for the ever increasing number of tourists. This three day festivity was introduced in Malta 1535 under Grand Master Pietro del Ponte, five years […]