johns co cathedral, a 16th century church. a 4 minute stroll from the sea, this chic resort with views over salini bay is 16 km from st. offering sitting areas and balconies, the stylish rooms provide flat screens, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. a breakfast buffet is available for a fee. room service and wi fi are available (fee). there's a polished eatery with sea views, plus a cafe and bar. suites have kitchenettes, and upgraded suites add private terraces with pools. other amenities include a spa, an indoor pool with a hot tub, and 2 outdoor pools, along with a gym and tennis courts. event facilities are available; parking is free. check in time: 3:00 pmcheck out time: 11:00 am Malta International Airport 25 min
Malta National Aquarium (8 min) Modern aquarium with local fish species, reptiles, amphibians & insects, plus a gift shop & cafe. Ħaġar Qim (30 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. Upper Barrakka Gardens (24 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. Comino (3 hr 32) Limestone islet & bird sanctuary, home of the famed Blue Lagoon bay, plus a 17th-c. tower & chapel. National Museum Of Archaeology (24 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (26 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (25 min) St. John's Co-Cathedral (24 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. Blue Lagoon (3 hr 12) Dolphins, sea lions & other marine life populate this famed natural beach with eats & boat rides. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (22 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. Blue Grotto (30 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. Popeye Village (18 min) Film set from the 1980 musical 'Popeye', now a theme park village with boat rides & food outlets. St Paul’s Catacombs (19 min) Visitors can tour a portion of this large, ancient Roman underground cemetery complex. Mosta Rotunda (11 min) Domed 17th-century Catholic church with neoclassical architecture & a replica WWII bomb on display. Grand Harbour (42 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. |