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Grand Master Pinto must never have imagined that the sumptuous warehouses he built 250 years ago, at the height of the baroque period in Malta, would have been turned into one of the hottest leisure spots on the Island. Stretching along the water’s edge and the historical Quay Wall where the Knights of St John and European merchants used to unload their vessels, the Valletta Waterfront invites you to discover its complete mix of retail, dining and leisure experiences.
The various bars, restaurants and night clubs housed here offer a unique experience to patrons who wine and dine in this majestic setting within Malta’s Grand Harbour – a natural deep water port, for many thousands of years the epicentre of Malta’s maritime activity, a truly exceptional and outstanding backdrop.
The Valletta Waterfront has also served as a splendid venue for open-air concerts, where various internationally-acclaimed artistes including Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and Italian versatile blues singer Zucchero have enthused thousands to open-air concerts. The Valletta Waterfront has also become the official venue for the highly-acclaimed Malta Jazz and Rock Festival.
One also finds toys, a vast array of typical Maltese souvenirs and handcrafts like Mdina Glass and Gozo Glass products, traditional filigree and lace weave known as ‘bizzilla’ in Maltese as well as classic Knights statuettes. In addition, there is also a wide selection of delicate gifts to suit everybody’s tastes.
The Valletta Waterfront is the gateway to Malta’s capital city, Valletta – a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen. In fact, as one of the most successful Mediterranean ports, the Port of Valletta welcomes more than half-a-million cruise passengers into what can be termed as an “open air” museum.
For more information visit http://www.vallettawaterfront.com
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