In Malta, we managed to be in February for 4 nights. The choice of hotel was influenced, as always, by the price. For two adults and two adult children, we paid 300 euros (family two-room suite with breakfast and dinner). The location in Mellieha is quite convenient, near the bus stop (X1). Check-in could be called fast if the conscientious girl at the reception did not try to explain everything to us in great detail, but this is not a minus.
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In Malta, we managed to be in February for 4 nights. The choice of hotel was influenced, as always, by the price. For two adults and two adult children, we paid 300 euros (family two-room suite with breakfast and dinner). The location in Mellieha is quite convenient, near the bus stop (X1). Check-in could be called fast if the conscientious girl at the reception did not try to explain everything to us in great detail, but this is not a minus. Especially with our English : ) Upon check-in, they will give coupons for a welcome non-alcoholic drink. Many people write about the labyrinths of the hotel, but it's not scary. More about the numbers. Here is the lottery. We had a large company and three large rooms. And all three are different. Here are very different. But, in each kitchen with a minimum of utensils for cooking and enough utensils for serving (we hardly used it). One room has two bathrooms, the other is very large in size and overlooks the church and the pool, and one, one might say, is the most unfortunate, small (started with the number 2). Room heating through air conditioning, when we figured out what and how it became warm enough. Dryer foolish, wall-mounted. There were no shampoos, only shower gel in the dispenser. This is 4*. The linen is clean, the beds are partially comfortable (the sofa bed in the living room is not very good). The hotel was not inhabited and therefore it was quite quiet. The food is excellent. To the slaughter. And fish, and seafood, and lamb, and we weren't there for long. The selection of desserts is extraordinary. But there is -. No drinks at dinner. Everything is paid. Water-2.70 euros. But for breakfast, excellent coffee from the machine! The bar in the cave (vaunted) did not work in February. But he worked side by side. Which had happy hour, two cocktails for one price and a nice Russian speaking bartender. The indoor pool was visited for interest. Norm. I disagree with the previous review about white wine. We took exactly the Maltese, in a large tetrapack, and we really liked it. Valyou supermarket is nearby, I advise. What else I want to note: if you want to see the main island, then living in Mellieha, get ready for long journeys by public transport. We didn't get everything we planned. Ferries did not go to Comino, buses broke down and plans collapsed due to traffic jams, and weather conditions. But you can walk to the village of Popeye. The most beautiful place, in February it is open until 16.00. In fact, our weekend was a success! But in season, I would choose a different location.
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Hotel in Mellieha, in the town itself (north of Malta). The hotel is located in the city and on a steep slope, so the configuration from the outside is not visible or understandable. It consists of two separate buildings separated by a street (the street is in the form of a staircase - there is a passage, there is no passage).
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Hotel in Mellieha, in the town itself (north of Malta).
The hotel is located in the city and on a steep slope, so the configuration from the outside is not visible or understandable. It consists of two separate buildings separated by a street (the street is in the form of a staircase - there is a passage, there is no passage). The main body is large and multi-stage; two outdoor pools, heated indoor pool, gym, two restaurants (excluding pool bars), four exits at different levels. In general, it is easy to get lost at first.
The location is very good - not exactly in the center of Mellieha, but everything is nearby. The main street goes around it with the letter “G”, so wherever you go, you will come out on this street in 3-4 minutes. Down the stairway across the bridge is the main bus stop: direct service to Valetta and Kirkevva (From there, ferry to Gozo. By the way, the ferry is free there, but the return ticket is double the price - it is indicated there. ), well, you can drive to the beach .
In general, the hotel is excellent: location, equipment, staff - everything is very good.
Mellieha herself makes a good impression. Here people live, and not only tourists are received, as, for example, in Aura. There are no big shopping malls. But grocery stores are there and are focused on locals, not tourists. Many small bakeries (this is not only the actual bread, but all sorts of pies and cakes). Restaurants are located mainly on Main Street. There are two or three in other places, but you can only stumble upon them by chance.
The peculiarity of the shops: on Sunday, if they work, then until lunch; on Monday they rest from Sunday, i. e. either do not work or work on a reduced program. Restaurants on Monday are also usually in relaxed mode. But there is no siesta, as in Spain or Italy. This is not only in Mellieha, but throughout Malta.
Walking to the beach is not convenient. Those. as a walk you can, but regularly - no: steeply downhill (and back - uphill! ), Not in a straight line and far enough. But you can take the local bus. In general, although the sea is nearby, the place is not a beach one. Yes, Malta is not a beach country at all - there is only one normal sandy beach (just next to Mellieha), and usually the coast is sharp stones.
About Malta. Malta is three islands: Malta itself (the size of a third of Moscow, 15-20% is urban development), Gozo (a third of Malta) and Pineda (small and uninhabited).
Valletta is, in fact, the area of the largest urban agglomerate. The size of the Moscow Kremlin. It is on the cape. There are deep bays on both sides. One of them is the main one - Grand Harbor - a large operating port, although it is mainly focused on yachts. (The industrial port is elsewhere - in the south of the island. ) The bay is built up on all sides - at one time with separate towns, which have now merged.
Mdina is the old capital of Malta, even before the founding of Valletta. It stands in the center of Malta. From there you can see almost the entire island. And it is visible almost everywhere.
There are no beaches in our understanding in Malta. Only stones. There are three kilometers of sandy strip near Mellieha - the pride of the whole country - and that's it.
There is no storm sewer, so during heavy rain, everything is flooded into the sea. In winter it rains frequently. Strong. The wind knocks you off your feet. Temperature 12-16°, but in the sun over 20°. Therefore, everyone is dressed very differently: someone in slippers and shorts, someone in sheepskin coats and dark glasses - cool.
Public transport (buses) is convenient - often, relatively cheap and almost always free. But without air conditioning and quite overwhelmed. Driving in the summer is annoying.
Malta has two souvenir fenki - thyme honey and glassware (mainly vases). Glass of three types - from Valletta, from Mdina, from Gozo. Differs in style and color palette. But everything is done in one village near Mdina - there are 3-4 factories.
National fun - eating stewed rabbit. In general, the classic version of this rabbit does not impress. But some restaurants make variations on its theme, for example, Maltese rabbit stuffed with ham and cheese, etc. It's tasty.
Wine. There are no special local grape varieties there - a standard European classic. But at the same time, red wine is very good, even the cheapest. White and pink - frankly nasty, even expensive. Airport duty-free prices are the same as in city stores, but there is less choice.
The hotel is located in the city and on a steep slope, so the configuration from the outside is not visible or understandable. It consists of two separate buildings separated by a street (the street is in the form of a staircase - there is a passage, there is no passage). The main body is large and multi-stage; two outdoor pools, heated indoor pool, gym, two restaurants (excluding pool bars), four exits at different levels. In general, it is easy to get lost at first.
The location is very good - not exactly in the center of Mellieha, but everything is nearby. The main street goes around it with the letter “G”, so wherever you go, you will come out on this street in 3-4 minutes. Down the stairway across the bridge is the main bus stop: direct service to Valetta and Kirkevva (From there, ferry to Gozo. By the way, the ferry is free there, but the return ticket is double the price - it is indicated there. ), well, you can drive to the beach .
In general, the hotel is excellent: location, equipment, staff - everything is very good.
Mellieha herself makes a good impression. Here people live, and not only tourists are received, as, for example, in Aura. There are no big shopping malls. But grocery stores are there and are focused on locals, not tourists. Many small bakeries (this is not only the actual bread, but all sorts of pies and cakes). Restaurants are located mainly on Main Street. There are two or three in other places, but you can only stumble upon them by chance.
The peculiarity of the shops: on Sunday, if they work, then until lunch; on Monday they rest from Sunday, i. e. either do not work or work on a reduced program. Restaurants on Monday are also usually in relaxed mode. But there is no siesta, as in Spain or Italy. This is not only in Mellieha, but throughout Malta.
Walking to the beach is not convenient. Those. as a walk you can, but regularly - no: steeply downhill (and back - uphill! ), Not in a straight line and far enough. But you can take the local bus. In general, although the sea is nearby, the place is not a beach one. Yes, Malta is not a beach country at all - there is only one normal sandy beach (just next to Mellieha), and usually the coast is sharp stones.
About Malta. Malta is three islands: Malta itself (the size of a third of Moscow, 15-20% is urban development), Gozo (a third of Malta) and Pineda (small and uninhabited).
Valletta is, in fact, the area of the largest urban agglomerate. The size of the Moscow Kremlin. It is on the cape. There are deep bays on both sides. One of them is the main one - Grand Harbor - a large operating port, although it is mainly focused on yachts. (The industrial port is elsewhere - in the south of the island. ) The bay is built up on all sides - at one time with separate towns, which have now merged.
Mdina is the old capital of Malta, even before the founding of Valletta. It stands in the center of Malta. From there you can see almost the entire island. And it is visible almost everywhere.
There are no beaches in our understanding in Malta. Only stones. There are three kilometers of sandy strip near Mellieha - the pride of the whole country - and that's it.
There is no storm sewer, so during heavy rain, everything is flooded into the sea. In winter it rains frequently. Strong. The wind knocks you off your feet. Temperature 12-16°, but in the sun over 20°. Therefore, everyone is dressed very differently: someone in slippers and shorts, someone in sheepskin coats and dark glasses - cool.
Public transport (buses) is convenient - often, relatively cheap and almost always free. But without air conditioning and quite overwhelmed. Driving in the summer is annoying.
Malta has two souvenir fenki - thyme honey and glassware (mainly vases). Glass of three types - from Valletta, from Mdina, from Gozo. Differs in style and color palette. But everything is done in one village near Mdina - there are 3-4 factories.
National fun - eating stewed rabbit. In general, the classic version of this rabbit does not impress. But some restaurants make variations on its theme, for example, Maltese rabbit stuffed with ham and cheese, etc. It's tasty.
Wine. There are no special local grape varieties there - a standard European classic. But at the same time, red wine is very good, even the cheapest. White and pink - frankly nasty, even expensive. Airport duty-free prices are the same as in city stores, but there is less choice.
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