Read tourist reviews of Malta and learn about the nuances of a vacation in 2021. The pros and cons of a trip to a picturesque island nation on the Mediterranean. Tourist advice.
Malta weather reviews
The seasons in Malta are determined by the warm Mediterranean climate. Winter on the island is mild + 10 ... + 15 ° С. It rains, but even in January the sea temperature does not drop below + 14 ° C. Swimming and sunbathing will not work, but diving in a wetsuit - please!
Spring is the time of exuberant flowering. At the end of March, navigation opens, and in April the gardens are in full bloom. Until the summer heat began, fans of excursion tourism were resting on the island.
Maria Yurieva: "In March, the daytime temperature is up to + 23 ° C, at night it is cooler + 17 ° C. Walking along the coast only in a warm jacket, piercing winds blow. Due to temperature changes, it is easy to get sick."
In May, when the sea warms up to +19 ... + 20 ° С, more and more beach lovers come to the Maltese resorts.
Natalya Samoletova: "The weather was fine in May, a light breeze was blowing - ideal for walking, sunbathing. Evenings on the island are cool, I had to put on light jackets."
Summer Malta is liked by everyone who is not afraid of extreme heat. In the afternoon, the thermometer rises to +32 ... + 36 ° С. The sea is very warm + 26 ... + 27 ° С, and rains are very rare. It is too hot in the central regions, so locals and tourists spend their time on the coast.
The velvet season attracts parents with small children and tourists who do not tolerate the summer heat to the resorts. According to tourists, in October it is still warm in Malta. Air temperature +22 ... + 24 ° С, and sea water + 22 ° С. Swimming on the island ends in early November.
Reviews of tourists about hotels in Malta
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There are many places to stay in Malta - from budget apartments to luxury 5 * hotels. All-inclusive meals are rare. Hotels usually offer continental breakfasts or half board. Some hotels and language schools have their own beaches - BeachClub.
According to tourists, in cold weather, the choice of accommodation in Malta is reduced. During the low season, many hotels close for redecoration. However, there is also a bonus - from November to March, rooms are much cheaper than in summer.
To make your holiday in Malta in 2021 a success, read the reviews of tourists about hotels.
Alexander: "Grand Hotel Excelsior Valletta 5 * - a good location on the bay and near the walls of Valletta. Nice pool."
Elena: "Osborne Hotel 3 * has very helpful staff. Cleanliness. Magic bed and pillows. Rooftop pool. You can sunbathe and watch the sunset."
There are also negative reviews of tourists about hotels in Malta.
Elena: "At the Hotel Phenicia Malta 5 *, the cleaning ladies enter without knocking at the wrong moment, the lobby bar staff do not pay any attention. The gates to the garden are closed, and you have to wait a long time for a person with a key."
Reviews about beaches and sea in Malta
The coastline of the island has many bays and coves. There is almost no ebb and flow in the Mediterranean. Dangerous fish and jellyfish are not found off the coast of Malta, there are no strong underwater currents. The water is clear and clean with a beautiful azure hue.
According to tourists, the most famous place for a beach holiday in Malta is Sliema. The coastline at the fashionable resort is rocky. Qui-Si-Sana, Fond Għadir, The Exiles and Għar id-Dud beaches are popular among vacationers.
If you enjoy sunbathing on the sand, head to the west and northwest of the island. There are more than a dozen sandy beaches in Malta. Tourists love Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha, Gnejna Bay, Mellieha Bay, and Paradise Bay. Large beaches have all the necessary infrastructure. Fans of secluded relaxation prefer small rocky bays.
Gala S: "Golden Sands Beach is a small bay with yellow sand. A very beautiful place. You can go to the neighboring bay behind the pass, the water is just as clear, and there are much less people."
Reviews of tourists about the sights of Malta
Look for author's interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster sites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
The island state is located at the crossroads of routes from East to West, therefore there are many historical and architectural monuments in Malta. During excursions, vacationers are shown ancient megaliths, medieval temples and fortresses.
According to tourists, one of the most popular attractions in Malta is the island's capital, the port city of Valletta, whose historical buildings are under the protection of UNESCO. Visit the Grand Master's Palace, visit the Cathedral of St. John, and admire the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria.
Popular tourist trips to medieval defenses and the Museum of Torture in Mdina, the palaces of the Maltese aristocracy in St. Julian's, ornate villas in Sliema and the stone cave of Ghar Dalam. See the Upper and Lower Baracca Gardens, the old Fort of Sant'Angelo and the picturesque Spinola Bay.
Dolgushi: "Wonderful island tour, very pleasant guide. Easy presentation of information about life in Malta, not overloaded with historical facts." More about the excursion →
Pros and cons of holidays in Malta
Everyone who visited Malta in 2019 and 2020 left positive reviews about the vacation. Tourists loved the excellent beach holiday, beautiful nature, rich cultural heritage and friendly Maltese.
pros holidays in Malta in 2021, according to tourists:
- Short flight from Russia.
- Warm climate.
- Long beach season.
- Clean sea.
- Picturesque landscapes.
- Historical and natural attractions.
- Medical tourism in thalassotherapy centers.
- Great diving and snorkeling.
- Modern language schools.
- Comfortable hotels.
- Lots of fun for kids.
Sputnik-beatnik: "The island is small, the cities are so close that you can walk two or three cities in one walk. Or take a bus through half of the state."
Minuses:
- You need to get a Schengen visa.
- It's very hot in summer.
- High prices.
The nuances of rest in Malta and tips for tourists
Malta is a calm and safe country with a low crime rate. Nevertheless, offenses do happen here. Park your car in a crowded place. Do not carry large amounts of money and valuables with you.
There are three types of poisonous scorpions on the island. In cities, they are not scary, but if you are going to the countryside, carefully examine the stones and rock crevices. After being bitten by a scorpion, there is a severe allergic reaction, so it is important to seek immediate medical attention.
The most convenient way to travel around Malta is by bus. Modern transport is equipped with air conditioning, soft seats and electronic displays. The buses that run through the capital of the country have numbers from 1 to 99. Tickets are sold by drivers. The fare starts from 1.5 €. Buses, minibuses and taxis run in cities.
Maltese cuisine is delicious. Try mouth-watering pastis or maltese pies, fish dishes lampuki, a snack of beans, peppers and vegetables - bagilla and soft yoghurt ice cream.
Irina Ok: "I was especially delighted with the rabbit stew. It would seem that it is special, we also cook, but the Maltese do it so exquisitely. I don't know what the secret is, maybe spices."
