some offer harbour views, sitting areas, and/or tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is free. george's basilica and the neolithic temples of ggantija. the understated rooms include complimentary wi fi, satellite tv and minifridges. there's an international restaurant, as well as a relaxed bar and a seasonal rooftop eatery. breakfast is available for a fee. upgraded rooms add balconies or terraces. overlooking mgarr harbour, this elegant hotel is a 2 minute walk from a bus stop, and 6 km from st. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness room, plus a spa with a sauna and a hot tub. check in time: 3:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm Malta International Airport 1 hr 16
San Blas Bay (15 min) Scenic water body noted for its quiet beach with red sand & boulders framed by high cliffs. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu (18 min) Roman Catholic basilica & national shrine with Neo-Romantic architecture & sea views. Ramla Beach (13 min) Reddish-sand beach overlooked by Calypso Cave, with a restaurant & remains of a Roman villa. Inland Sea Divesite (23 min) Known for its clear waters, this popular dive site features a scenic inland lagoon & beach. Ċirkewwa (39 min) Seaside harbor offering a bustling port & diving tours of its ocean caves & underwater cliffs. Azure Window (collapsed natural arch) (22 min) Scenic ocean landscape & remains of an iconic 92-ft. rock arch, which collapsed in a storm in 2017. Cominottou200e (28 min) Set amid a picturesque bay, this uninhabited island offers a white sand beach, diving & snorkeling. Il-Bastjun ta San Mikiel (14 min) Mġarr ix-Xini (14 min) Sheltered, pebble beach in a secluded, rocky setting, popular with scuba divers & swimmers. Ġgantija (10 min) 2 well-preserved limestone neolithic temples, among the world's oldest monuments, & visitor center. Calypso Cave (15 min) Popeye Village (47 min) Film set from the 1980 musical 'Popeye', now a theme park village with boat rides & food outlets. Xlendi Bay (16 min) Intimate bay featuring a rocky beach, bustling promenade & cliffside rocks for divers & sunbathers. Comino (1 hr 5) Limestone islet & bird sanctuary, home of the famed Blue Lagoon bay, plus a 17th-c. tower & chapel. Blue Lagoon (45 min) Dolphins, sea lions & other marine life populate this famed natural beach with eats & boat rides. |