Malta and GozoBradt Travel Guides, 2013 - 334 pages Malta has long been known for package holidays but this island nation has 7,000 years of fascinating and visible history. Updated throughout, this new edition delves into Malta's temples and archaeology more comprehensively than any other guidebook. Packed with historical and archaeological facts it also showcases bird-watching and wildlife opportunities, summer festas, and the less commercialised islands of Gozo and Comino. With new hotels opening in Birgu and across the islands the guide includes greater coverage of accommodation and restaurants. There is more to the island than sun and sea and this guide will help readers to discover the Malta beyond the tourist resorts. |
Contents
History | 3 |
Background Information | 21 |
Practical Information | 39 |
Second colour section | 54 |
Planning for Your Interests | 83 |
The Guide | 107 |
Valletta | 109 |
The Three Cities | 151 |
Central Malta | 231 |
North Malta | 247 |
Comino | 263 |
Gozo | 269 |
Third colour section | 278 |
Language | 317 |
Glossary | 319 |
Further Information | 321 |
Sliema St Juliansand Paceville | 169 |
Southeast Malta | 181 |
South Malta | 199 |
Mdina and Rabat | 213 |
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Back cover | 336 |
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