A thousand travel executives arrive in Valletta this week
The WTTC Global Summit runs from 7 to 9 October at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, bringing over 1,000 travel leaders to Valletta.
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BirguFest runs from 11 to 13 October
BirguFest, Birgu’s candlelit heritage weekend, has three confirmed dates this year with a full day-by-day programme.
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Malta’s olive harvest starts this month
The olive harvest in Malta runs from late September through autumn. Bidnija, north of Mosta, holds trees believed to be over 2,000…
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The ferry to Sicily takes under two hours
Virtu Ferries runs a high-speed catamaran between Malta and Pozzallo, Sicily, in about 1 hour 45 minutes, with several sailings a day.
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The rules on dogs and Malta’s beaches
Dogs are banned from every sandy beach except one, all year round. On rocky beaches they are allowed, but not in an…
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Ta’ Ħaġrat is the temple you have to book ahead for
Ta’ Ħaġrat, in Mġarr, sells no tickets at the gate. Buy online or from a shop in the village before you go,…
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Fort Rinella is closed on Sundays
Fort Rinella is open Monday to Saturday, 09:30 to 17:30. Adult entry is €14.
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The harbour ferries stop running at night from 1 November
The Sliema and Three Cities ferries switch to their winter timetable on 1 November. The last boats from Valletta leave at 19:15…
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Ian Rankin is coming to the Malta Book Festival
The Scottish crime writer is among the guests at the 47th Malta Book Festival, from 4 to 8 November at the MFCC…
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The clocks go back on 25 October
Malta leaves summer time at 03:00 on Sunday 25 October. Sunset in Valletta moves from 18:16 the evening before to 17:15.
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Anjunadeep and Comic Con share the weekend of 10 October
Anjunadeep Malta runs from 8 to 11 October and Malta Comic Con fills the MFCC on 10 and 11 October. A week…
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Twelve bays are sheltered from both north winds
Twelve of the 69 bays face no open sea between north west and north east. They are the first to try when…
26 Sep 20262 minRead Twelve bays are sheltered from both north winds