Boaty in Malta

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We're off to Malta for a couple of weeks on Tuesday. Are there any boaty things to do? Any errands we could run if yours is overwintering there? Sailing opportunities? Not that hopeful but thought I'd ask - otherwise it's baroque all the way!
 
Apart from wandering around the marinas .... No! At this time of year it's quite an event to even see a sailing boat out on the water. The boat trip to Comino (Blue Lagoon) in fairly small open boats (about 50 passengers) is fun, but I'm not sure if they operate at this time of year.
 
Worthwhile taking a trip over to Gozo,a different place from Malta and a good day out.If you plan to hire a car in Malta(always a good idea) you can leave it at the ferry terminal and use the bus on the other side.
Be aware thatit can be cold and wet at thistime of year ,so dress accordingly.
 
jamesmar said:
Worthwhile taking a trip over to Gozo,a different place from Malta and a good day out.If you plan to hire a car in Malta(always a good idea) you can leave it at the ferry terminal and use the bus on the other side.
Be aware thatit can be cold and wet at thistime of year ,so dress accordingly.
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I'd second that. We took a hire car on the ferry, and went all round Gozo in it.
 
plus 1 for Comino, Blue Lagoon.
Has a couple of best dive sites in Europe,
I stayed in the hotel on Comino years ago. twice..
Last time they were filming The Count of Monte Cristo, on the island.. Good movie..
Gozo is good fun too for a day trip..
I think you can do a trip to Sicily as well visit Etna, Keep you warm..
It was a few years ago, and also late summer, Sept Oct..
Least they drive on the proper side of the road..
Enjoy.
 
Villetta harbour tour by boat is good - lots of historic bits. Gozo is a must.

Malta driving habits are interesting....make sure you have 100% collision damage waiver! Watch roundabouts - they rarely have white lines, and the Maltese treat them as a free for all.
 
jamesmar said:
Worthwhile taking a trip over to Gozo,a different place from Malta and a good day out.If you plan to hire a car in Malta(always a good idea) you can leave it at the ferry terminal and use the bus on the other side.
Be aware thatit can be cold and wet at thistime of year ,so dress accordingly.
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Also be aware that not all the locals are on holiday on Gozo, I stepped out of the car for a couple of minutes to take a photo and they were in and out and gone with a Guernsey and a bag (with nothing of value in it) Other than that episode I enjoyed the island and hung out for a couple of days with the Brits with boats down at the bar near the ferry. They were a friendly bunch and took me around their friends houses for endless drinks. Their tales of voyages around the Med certainly swung a few late night lanterns.
 
Also, try the Maltese beer, called Cisk!

Be careful on any cliff walks as the Maltese hunters shoot anything that moves! They have no conscience about shooting any small bird that flies over the island - they are fanatical hunters.
 
Or if Bitter is more to your taste try "Hopleaf". On the subject of guns a visit to Fort Rinella and the 100 ton Armstrong gun is well worth while.
 
I am just back after spending Christmas there.
For the time being the buses are good and 12 Euro will get you a seven-day rover ticket. I got mine at the airport which saved a 15 Euro transfer to where I was staying. For the time being because Arriva who took over the bus operations two years ago have gone bust. Business as usual meantime, but its not known who will pick-up.
There were yots out and about, although I was diving and didn't bother trying for a cabbie. The new (ish) Camper and Nicholson marina at Victorioso, Grand Harbour is worth a wander around. Catch a water-taxi from the old Customs house at the foot of Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. Get the lift down from Upper Barrakka.
Take in the Maritime Museum while over there.
The Royal Malta Yacht Club has recently moved from Fort Manoel to Msida and is worth a visit. Welcoming for a meal or drink and a good place to meet up with yotties. Take your UK yacht club membership card, but that's not essential. I had nothing when I dropped in and had a pleasant couple of hours with no signing in nonsense. Its just along the quayside from the Black Pearl, the old wooden hulk now hauled out and converted to a restaurant.
You can't walk far along the coast without coming across a polo or sailing club which welcome tourists. They and the Bocci clubs (sort of Maltese petanque) are a lot cheaper than high street eateries.
One such, the Regatta (rowing) Club on Harbour Street, Valletta, sits right on the shore on the Marxasmett (sp?) side and is open all year.
Most of the tourist boats are hauled out at this this time of year. Check Captain Morgans website.
 
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