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If you are visiting Malta then we’ll take it as read that you’ll be off to spend some time in Mdina, the old capital city … because you’d be a fool not to! And while you’re there, what better way of cruising around the ancient fortress than on the island’s only sightseeing train - the Peprina.
This one always causes a few raised eyebrows among the locals on Malta! Does the island need a museum housing a Classic Car Collection, they ask, when so many of the cars buzzing around on the roads could easily be classed as ‘classic’ or ‘vintage’ anyway? We admit, it’s a strange choice for an attraction in a country where many still believe ‘a car is for life’!
Every year, around half a million people have the enviable privilege of arriving at the historic city of Valletta by boat, or cruise ship to be more precise. Travelling to the city by boat is surely the best, most romantic, historic and picturesque way of winding up in this wonderful city - and thanks to the Sliema Ferry, it’s attainable for mere mortals like you and I.
When I was younger, and was concerned more about image than substance, I subscribed to the school of thought that open-top buses were ‘naff’ and ‘for tourists’. Now, I am older, and wise enough to realise that I actually am a tourist, it’s one of the first things I look for on arriving in a new destination – and you should seriously think about doing this in Malta for a number of reasons.
Everything you read about this attraction screams to you that it shouldn’t work! It’s essentially the leftovers of the set from a not massively successful Disney film that was made in 1980. Even the website with tedious introduction and looped sea shanty gets right up your nose! And yet it makes for a terrific and fun day out, especially for young families!
Any parent who has children of a certain age will be all too familiar with the magical world of Playmobil toys. I say magical from experience because we have brought several of these high quality sets with their miniscule pieces into our house and over the months, many parts of them have magically disappeared! What most parents across the world don’t realise though is that magic might well have been created here in Malta!
Attractions in Malta
They say beautiful things come in small packages and that’s exactly what you’ll find with the island of Malta. Peel back the wrapping on this one just a millimetre or two and one small peek reveals scores of captivating, inspiring, exhilarating and intriguing things inside. Many of the attractions on Malta today are shaped by its unique and immense history and they sit comfortably alongside the myriad of modern activities, accommodation, facilities and exciting nightlife you’d expect from a bustling Mediterranean resort.
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Every year, around half a million people have the enviable privilege of arriving at the historic city of Valletta by boat, or cruise ship to be more precise. Travelling to the city by boat is surely the best, most romantic, historic and picturesque way of winding up in this wonderful city - and thanks to the Sliema Ferry, it’s attainable for mere...READ MORE
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This one always causes a few raised eyebrows among the locals on Malta! Does the island need a museum housing a Classic Car Collection, they ask, when so many of the cars buzzing around on the roads could easily be classed as ‘classic’ or ‘vintage’ anyway? We admit, it’s a strange choice for an attraction in a country where...READ MORE
Any parent who has children of a certain age will be all too familiar with the magical world of Playmobil toys. I say magical from experience because we have brought several of these high quality sets with their miniscule pieces into our house and over the months, many parts of them have magically disappeared! What most parents across the world don’t...READ MORE
Everything you read about this attraction screams to you that it shouldn’t work! It’s essentially the leftovers of the set from a not massively successful Disney film that was made in 1980. Even the website with tedious introduction and looped sea shanty gets right up your nose! And yet it makes for a terrific and fun day out, especially for young...READ MORE
When I was younger, and was concerned more about image than substance, I subscribed to the school of thought that open-top buses were ‘naff’ and ‘for tourists’. Now, I am older, and wise enough to realise that I actually am a tourist, it’s one of the first things I look for on arriving in a new destination – and you should...READ MORE
If you are visiting Malta then we’ll take it as read that you’ll be off to spend some time in Mdina, the old capital city … because you’d be a fool not to! And while you’re there, what better way of cruising around the ancient fortress than on the island’s only sightseeing train - the Peprina. READ MORE
