United Travel Malta

Until a few years ago Valletta used to be quiet quiet in the evenings and night. This was always a shame as both locals and foreigners alike could never understand how a country's capital city could be so inactive at night, with barely any nightlife except for a few restaurants. In recent years Valletta a new, creative generation saw that there was potential in Valletta, and took over opening a variety of trendy and unique bars. From bars specialising in whisky, gin and wine, Valletta now has a number of bars to suit everyone's tastes. Here are some of our favourite... 1. Bridge Bar Located on the St. Ursula's Steps in Valletta, the owners of Bridge Bar were amongst the first to realise Valletta's true potential. On any day of the week, Bridge Bar is just a normal bar where one can enjoy a drink in a nice surrounding. However, for the past 10 or so years, Bridge Bar has built a reputation as the place to go to on a Friday between May and October to enjoy some loca...

On the 9th of July, the completion of the extensive restoration to the Cittadella in Gozo was inaugurated. The Cittadella rises above the town of ir-Rabat, also known as Victoria, Gozo's capital city. Like Mdina, the Cittadella is strategically perched high on a hill, and from here one can enjoy stunning views of Gozo.  It is believed that the Citadel has been at the centre of activity in Gozo from as early as Neolithic times, what we do know is that it was definitely fortified during the Bronze Ages, which is around 1500 BC. It was further developed throughout the years, and the Romans used it as a complex Acropolis. After almost two centuries of being under attack by the Turks and Berber corsairs, which was in fact Gozo's darkest period, the Knights decided to reconstruct the Citadel between 1599 and 1603. Over the past few years the Cittadella has had some major works done thanks to two restorations and rehabilitation projects which were co-financed by the Europea...

It is no secret that during the Summer months the beaches in Malta can get a little bit noisy and overcrowded, especially during the weekends or on one of the public holidays. We decided to list some of our favourite secluded bays which, although won't be completely deserted, their location makes them a bit quieter than some of the more popular beaches. 1. St. Peter's Pool, Delimara Point St. Peter's Pool is located close to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, on the East coast of Malta. This is a rocky bay, and access to the sea is by jumping from the rocks, or by ladder. Getting there is not easy, and you will need to park your car and walk down to the beach. This beach mostly frequented by locals so it makes a good alternative to some of the more touristy beaches found in the Northern part of the island. The sea at St. Peter's Pool is crystal clear with beautiful shades of blue and light green, and offers excellent snorkelling opportunities. 2. Imgiebah Ba...