Guidebook for Rabat
Parks & Nature
Buskett (10 minutes by walk), was historically the hunting grounds for the Grand Masters of Malta. Today it is a beautiful little forest, with a large variety of trees and plants, some hundred of years old. The place is iconic to ravel in some thoughts, go for a brisk walk or simply enjoy a picnic.
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Buskett Woods
Buskett (10 minutes by walk), was historically the hunting grounds for the Grand Masters of Malta. Today it is a beautiful little forest, with a large variety of trees and plants, some hundred of years old. The place is iconic to ravel in some thoughts, go for a brisk walk or simply enjoy a picnic.
What can I say: stunning views!! This is one of the most beautiful places to have a leisurely stroll or fitness walk, usually accompanied by a fresh breeze. If you get peckish, you can always stop at 'The Cliffs' for tea or a full meal.
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Dingli
What can I say: stunning views!! This is one of the most beautiful places to have a leisurely stroll or fitness walk, usually accompanied by a fresh breeze. If you get peckish, you can always stop at 'The Cliffs' for tea or a full meal.
The Blue Grotto is located on the southern coast of Malta, west of Wied iz-Zurrieq facing the little deserted islet of Filfla. The site got its name from a British soldier who thought that since the area looks like the Grotta Azzurra in Capri, it deserves the same name, and in fact Blue Grotto is the equivalent for Grotta Azzurra in English.
The site also features in the film Troy (2004) starring Brad Pitt. The location of this fascinating natural grotto combines with sunlight and the surrounding chain of caves to reflect the phosphorescent colours of the submerged flora and the deep dark shade of blue of the sea.´
Some caves, including the Blue Grotto, which is the biggest cave in the area, can be reached by boat from Wied iz-Zurrieq, from where you can also enjoy superb views of Filfla and the surroundings. The ‘frejgatini’ boats depart daily between 09:00 and 16:30 weather permitting, (apart from Christmas and New Year) and cruise for about 25 minutes before reaching the caves.
A visit to the Blue Grotto is a must; however, the site can get extremely busy during summer. To enjoy the caves at their best, go early in the morning when the sun is lower in the sky and the sea is calmer. In case that the water’s too rough, or you don’t have enough time for a boat trip, there is a viewing platform on the road leading to site, where you can also enjoy this natural wonder.
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Blue Grotto Trips Departure Wharf
Wied HoxtThe Blue Grotto is located on the southern coast of Malta, west of Wied iz-Zurrieq facing the little deserted islet of Filfla. The site got its name from a British soldier who thought that since the area looks like the Grotta Azzurra in Capri, it deserves the same name, and in fact Blue Grotto is the equivalent for Grotta Azzurra in English.
The site also features in the film Troy (2004) starring Brad Pitt. The location of this fascinating natural grotto combines with sunlight and the surrounding chain of caves to reflect the phosphorescent colours of the submerged flora and the deep dark shade of blue of the sea.´
Some caves, including the Blue Grotto, which is the biggest cave in the area, can be reached by boat from Wied iz-Zurrieq, from where you can also enjoy superb views of Filfla and the surroundings. The ‘frejgatini’ boats depart daily between 09:00 and 16:30 weather permitting, (apart from Christmas and New Year) and cruise for about 25 minutes before reaching the caves.
A visit to the Blue Grotto is a must; however, the site can get extremely busy during summer. To enjoy the caves at their best, go early in the morning when the sun is lower in the sky and the sea is calmer. In case that the water’s too rough, or you don’t have enough time for a boat trip, there is a viewing platform on the road leading to site, where you can also enjoy this natural wonder.
Sightseeing
Mdina, World Heritage site that ha inspired more than few. This Medieval walled-city, crawling with cafes, restaurants, shops and more cannot be missed. It is 5 minutes walk away from the house.
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Mdina
Mdina, World Heritage site that ha inspired more than few. This Medieval walled-city, crawling with cafes, restaurants, shops and more cannot be missed. It is 5 minutes walk away from the house.
St. Agatha's crypt and catacombs is amazing. The museum upstairs is quirky, but the crypt is fabulous. The history is fascinating and the frescoes are a must see.
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St. Agatha's Historical Complex and Catacombs
Hal-BajjadaSt. Agatha's crypt and catacombs is amazing. The museum upstairs is quirky, but the crypt is fabulous. The history is fascinating and the frescoes are a must see.
Directly from the poster:
"Malta’s Only Dark Walk Attraction
The Mdina Dungeons are located beneath the Magisterial Vilhena Palace just inside the main entrance gate to Mdina, at the first turning on the right.
Here in these series of secret underground passageways, chambers and cells a number of events, and the often mysterious circumstances surrounding them, have been recreated to portray events from the dark side of Maltese history.
From Roman times to the Arabs, the Knights and even Napoleon, you will find episodes and characters from the ancient past portrayed in startling realism, revealing stories sometimes too dramatic to be believed.
Whilst you wander at your own pace, you will discover at every turn Drama, Mystery and even Horror from dark forgotten days in an atmosphere of an authentic Medieval Dungeon."
Sounds like a fun thing to do on a rainy day :)
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The Mdina Dungeons Museum
Directly from the poster:
"Malta’s Only Dark Walk Attraction
The Mdina Dungeons are located beneath the Magisterial Vilhena Palace just inside the main entrance gate to Mdina, at the first turning on the right.
Here in these series of secret underground passageways, chambers and cells a number of events, and the often mysterious circumstances surrounding them, have been recreated to portray events from the dark side of Maltese history.
From Roman times to the Arabs, the Knights and even Napoleon, you will find episodes and characters from the ancient past portrayed in startling realism, revealing stories sometimes too dramatic to be believed.
Whilst you wander at your own pace, you will discover at every turn Drama, Mystery and even Horror from dark forgotten days in an atmosphere of an authentic Medieval Dungeon."
Sounds like a fun thing to do on a rainy day :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Gianpula, within walking distance, is a party village for all ages, that hosts various events, international music shows and doubles up as a number of clubs (mostly outdoors), where during the same night, one can choose through various music styles. The complex is extremely popular, especially during the 6 -summer-months.
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Gianpula Village
Gianpula, within walking distance, is a party village for all ages, that hosts various events, international music shows and doubles up as a number of clubs (mostly outdoors), where during the same night, one can choose through various music styles. The complex is extremely popular, especially during the 6 -summer-months.
Uno Village is one of the largest open air club in Malta. Situated over extensive grounds right in the middle of Ta Qali's crafts village (few minutes by bus) and with a capacity of over 4,000 people, the club is extremely popular in the hotter months.
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UNO Malta
Uno Village is one of the largest open air club in Malta. Situated over extensive grounds right in the middle of Ta Qali's crafts village (few minutes by bus) and with a capacity of over 4,000 people, the club is extremely popular in the hotter months.
This iconic place has been hosting music events and parties since I can remember. Situated in the midst of the little forest and just behind the Presidential Palace, these grounds host numerous musical events including EDM parties and festivals, rock music events, pop and the music scenarios. It is also the venue of the international acclaimed EDM Glitch Festival!
Chateau Buskett
Triq Il-BuskettThis iconic place has been hosting music events and parties since I can remember. Situated in the midst of the little forest and just behind the Presidential Palace, these grounds host numerous musical events including EDM parties and festivals, rock music events, pop and the music scenarios. It is also the venue of the international acclaimed EDM Glitch Festival!
Shopping
A new minutes by bus, Ta' Qali Crafts Village is the ideal spot to shop for unique gifts for family and friends (or for oneself). Most items, such as the unique Mdina Glass, hand-made lace work, and various other Maltese products are made within the complex itself. You can see the artisans at work, shop around and stop for coffee and some pastizzi to recharge your energies within the complex itself.
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Mediterranean Ceramics Malta
A new minutes by bus, Ta' Qali Crafts Village is the ideal spot to shop for unique gifts for family and friends (or for oneself). Most items, such as the unique Mdina Glass, hand-made lace work, and various other Maltese products are made within the complex itself. You can see the artisans at work, shop around and stop for coffee and some pastizzi to recharge your energies within the complex itself.
Food Scene
This is much more than a Cafe - Crystal Palace aka 'is-Serkin', is an iconic pastizzi place which has handed over tradition from generation to generation. They call it the shop that never closes. The sign outside says ‘Crystal Palace Tea and Coffee Bar’. This traditional little bar on the outskirts of Rabat, just around the corner from the Roman Villa and a five-minute walk from our house and two-minute walk from the entrance to Mdina, has been around for over 100 years. Its name is somewhat more recent – dating back around 60 years when it was a popular meeting place for British troops stationed in Malta.
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Crystal Palace
Triq San PawlThis is much more than a Cafe - Crystal Palace aka 'is-Serkin', is an iconic pastizzi place which has handed over tradition from generation to generation. They call it the shop that never closes. The sign outside says ‘Crystal Palace Tea and Coffee Bar’. This traditional little bar on the outskirts of Rabat, just around the corner from the Roman Villa and a five-minute walk from our house and two-minute walk from the entrance to Mdina, has been around for over 100 years. Its name is somewhat more recent – dating back around 60 years when it was a popular meeting place for British troops stationed in Malta.
Fine dyning, pizza, grill or just afternoon tea...the three- restaurants-in-one situated in The historic Castelletti Palace, right in the middle of Rabat never ceases to impress. Recommended!
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Palazzo Castelletti Restaurant
62 Triq San PawlFine dyning, pizza, grill or just afternoon tea...the three- restaurants-in-one situated in The historic Castelletti Palace, right in the middle of Rabat never ceases to impress. Recommended!
Right on the fortified walls of Mdina, Fontanella Tea Garden offers breathtaking unique views from the bastions overlooking the whole island. The venue offers ‘Al Fresco’ seating as well as indoor seating for the chilly winter months.
For those with a sweet tooth it is almost a must to try out one of Fontanella‘s famous home-made cakes.
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Fontanella Tea Garden
Right on the fortified walls of Mdina, Fontanella Tea Garden offers breathtaking unique views from the bastions overlooking the whole island. The venue offers ‘Al Fresco’ seating as well as indoor seating for the chilly winter months.
For those with a sweet tooth it is almost a must to try out one of Fontanella‘s famous home-made cakes.
Situated in Dingli, the next town over, this restaurant specialises in preparing Maltese traditional cuisine in a modern and contemporary presentation. In the restaurant itself is a store, from which you can buy and take home a number of local preserves and specialities. It is a great place to enjoy with friends and family.
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Diar il-Bniet
123 Il-KbiraSituated in Dingli, the next town over, this restaurant specialises in preparing Maltese traditional cuisine in a modern and contemporary presentation. In the restaurant itself is a store, from which you can buy and take home a number of local preserves and specialities. It is a great place to enjoy with friends and family.
Presenting an ethnic mix of traditional cuisines from India, North Africa and the Mediterranean, Sharma is situated in the heart of Mdina. The place itself is a historical building of the fortified city, with beautiful features and baroque decor. Live music is generally happening, and if you mange to get there before the setting of the sun, you will have the chance to witness some serious 'hmura'.
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shenzend store
Triq L ImhazenPresenting an ethnic mix of traditional cuisines from India, North Africa and the Mediterranean, Sharma is situated in the heart of Mdina. The place itself is a historical building of the fortified city, with beautiful features and baroque decor. Live music is generally happening, and if you mange to get there before the setting of the sun, you will have the chance to witness some serious 'hmura'.
This is a great pit-stop, if you are strolling by Dingli Cliffs; one of the most panoramic viewpoints of the southwest coast of the Maltese Islands. The place is great both in Winter and Summer, and offers full meals (tasty) and small snacks.
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The Cliffs Restaurant
Triq PanoramikaThis is a great pit-stop, if you are strolling by Dingli Cliffs; one of the most panoramic viewpoints of the southwest coast of the Maltese Islands. The place is great both in Winter and Summer, and offers full meals (tasty) and small snacks.
Mgarr is where the Maltese go to eat their favourite dish: rabbit. Talk-Ingliz Restaurant is our favourite place where to have this delicious dish!: Favourite menu: octopus and "bebbux" as starters, spaghetti rabbit as first dish and fried rabbit in garlic as mains...enjoy!!!
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Tal-Ingliz Restaurant
Triq IL-KbiraMgarr is where the Maltese go to eat their favourite dish: rabbit. Talk-Ingliz Restaurant is our favourite place where to have this delicious dish!: Favourite menu: octopus and "bebbux" as starters, spaghetti rabbit as first dish and fried rabbit in garlic as mains...enjoy!!!
Great food and great views. The place serves a cafe and bistro menu and even afternoon teas. It is part of a museum displaying tapestries and liturgical vestments from St. John Cathedral; the old Mdina Seminary was officially opened and renamed the Mdina Cathedral Museum in 1969. It is a great venue to have a relaxing meal with family and friends
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Palazzo de Piro
Great food and great views. The place serves a cafe and bistro menu and even afternoon teas. It is part of a museum displaying tapestries and liturgical vestments from St. John Cathedral; the old Mdina Seminary was officially opened and renamed the Mdina Cathedral Museum in 1969. It is a great venue to have a relaxing meal with family and friends
Conveniently situated at 10 minutes by walk from the house, this restaurant offers some delicious Maltese specialities, including the famous 'Fenek Moqli'...
Ta' Klariċċ Restaurant
Triq Il-BuskettConveniently situated at 10 minutes by walk from the house, this restaurant offers some delicious Maltese specialities, including the famous 'Fenek Moqli'...
Arts & Culture
St. Paul’s Catacombs are some of the most prominent features of Malta’s paleochristian archaeology. The archaeological clearing of the site has revealed an extensive system of underground galleries and tombs dated from the fourth to the ninth centuries AD.
The site that is currently open to the public comprises two catacombs out of the 24 in the St Paul’s cluster. The main complex, covering an area of more than 2000 square metres, is so far the largest catacomb ever to be found on the island. It is large enough to have served as a communal burial ground in successive phases of Malta’s history.
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聖パウロのカタコンブ
Hal-BajjadaSt. Paul’s Catacombs are some of the most prominent features of Malta’s paleochristian archaeology. The archaeological clearing of the site has revealed an extensive system of underground galleries and tombs dated from the fourth to the ninth centuries AD.
The site that is currently open to the public comprises two catacombs out of the 24 in the St Paul’s cluster. The main complex, covering an area of more than 2000 square metres, is so far the largest catacomb ever to be found on the island. It is large enough to have served as a communal burial ground in successive phases of Malta’s history.
This is a must see for history buffs - the place depicts Roman Life in Malta. The museum is very well laid out with viewing cabinets displaying various Roman artefacts and there is also plenty of information boards explaining in more detail of Roman life on Malta and how the Roman remains came to be discovered.
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Domvs Romana
GheriexemThis is a must see for history buffs - the place depicts Roman Life in Malta. The museum is very well laid out with viewing cabinets displaying various Roman artefacts and there is also plenty of information boards explaining in more detail of Roman life on Malta and how the Roman remains came to be discovered.
A cheap ticket usually gets you underground through huge areas of war shelters and ancient catacombs, once, gratefully above ground, scan your ticket (don't lose it) into the museum, where a crazy collection of glorious artifacts is slung into side rooms with other treasures better displayed.
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Wignacourt Museum
2 College StreetA cheap ticket usually gets you underground through huge areas of war shelters and ancient catacombs, once, gratefully above ground, scan your ticket (don't lose it) into the museum, where a crazy collection of glorious artifacts is slung into side rooms with other treasures better displayed.
Totally old School. If you want fancy displays, interactivity, this is not the place for you. Whilst a bit dry and dusty in places, the museum is a truly educational break.
Special mention goes to the top floor, showing the wealth of bird life you could expect to see on Malta.
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National Museum of Natural History
Totally old School. If you want fancy displays, interactivity, this is not the place for you. Whilst a bit dry and dusty in places, the museum is a truly educational break.
Special mention goes to the top floor, showing the wealth of bird life you could expect to see on Malta.
Entertainment & Activities
Majestic! just visit the Blue lagoon and Crystal lagoon and you will understand. This little island with very small beaches, is one of the best sea-sides on earth!
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Comino
Majestic! just visit the Blue lagoon and Crystal lagoon and you will understand. This little island with very small beaches, is one of the best sea-sides on earth!