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Post by Russ Greaves on Mar 23, 2012 17:47:16 GMT
Malta?
Any good?
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Post by animal on Mar 23, 2012 18:01:34 GMT
I went in the 80's and it was a beautiful, unspoilt, quirky Island whose population spoke perfect English & loved the English visitors.
I have a feeling that it will be ruined now rather like Cyprus was during the 90's.
I spent 2 weeks walking & exploring, finding hidden coves & small road side cafés to drink cool beers.
History spanning many centuries.
Hope it is as good as I remember.
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Post by scooterboy on Mar 24, 2012 9:16:11 GMT
Yep me and mrs scooterboy went in the early ninties and loved it, very hot, friendly people who at the time still had a great affection for the English and always served you before the Germans even if you was last in the queue . We stayed at The Kennerdy Court Hotel in Sliema which is the opposite side of the Grand Harbour to Valetta. This island is steeped in history and only 3 hours from the U.K. Dont expect beaches and discos thumping out til the early hours because they dont have it. I would say it was one of the best holidays me and her indoors ever had, would love to go agian but the travel company we like to use no longer flys from Stansted.
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Post by pappasmurf on Mar 24, 2012 9:24:40 GMT
I was there in the 90's. Loved the island. Very friendly. Has an almost middle eastern feel to the place. A dry arid island with rocky beaches and coves rather than sandy beaches. Lovely towns with buildings constructed in the local stone which is very sandy in appearance.
....I also recall a "Scotish Pub".
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Post by Russ Greaves on Mar 24, 2012 10:41:11 GMT
Cheers all.
Sounds like just the ticket.
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Post by imp566 on Mar 24, 2012 10:43:23 GMT
Not a lay on the beach reading a book type then?
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Post by scooterboy on Mar 24, 2012 14:59:33 GMT
Russ, its also worth going to Gozo on the ferry from Malta aswell, more history but a bit more greener than Malta
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Post by Russ Greaves on Mar 24, 2012 16:21:48 GMT
Thanks for the tip.
I'm definitely not the lay on the beach/by the pool reading a book type, but the missus is so we needed somewhere that ticks all the boxes.
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Post by jayddub on Mar 25, 2012 20:26:54 GMT
Stayed at St Julians in 2001. Very nice island and people. No natural beaches apart from on the island of Comino which you can get a boat trip to. Popeye Island (the remains of the set used in the film starring Robin Williams) is a fun day out. A visit to Valletta is a must, by boat if possible as you get the best view of the stunning architecture. Very good snorkelling if you're into that too.
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Post by Russ Greaves on Mar 26, 2012 10:39:09 GMT
Just got myself a guide book and Malta looks fantastic. It packs in a lot more than I thought so there'll be plenty to keep us busy for a week. If she thinks we're going to spend time sat by a swimming pool she needs to think again!
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Post by cufcdaves on Mar 26, 2012 19:00:26 GMT
I went there a few years ago when I was a kid. Knowing you, you'll love it there.
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Post by scooterboy on Mar 27, 2012 7:53:05 GMT
All this chat about Malta im already looking at going there next year
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Post by cambcam on Mar 27, 2012 13:36:46 GMT
Quite fancy a bash at Malta myself having read a couple of books on the events that took place there during WW2. But I'm a little put off by the 'Englishness' if that makes sense? I'd be interested to know if that perception is wrong, what sort of 'feel' does it have?
Anyway, I was in Morroco last week and what a stonking place that is. That might well tick a lot of your boxes Russ. Fabulous weather, plenty for the culture vultures and the incredible melting-pot that is Marrakech.
Had a much more Arabic/Middle-Eastern feel to it than I expected, and was a pleasant change from the normal mediterranean stuff. Throw in the incredible Atlas mountains and it's a place that takes some beating.
However, it might be easier to get a light ale and good portion of chips in Malta though.
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Post by Russ Greaves on Mar 27, 2012 14:07:07 GMT
Morroco was my first choice but her indoors was worried about the unwanted attention female westerners get.
Having looked into Malta a bit more, I'm excited by the prospect now.
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Post by cambcam on Mar 27, 2012 17:34:23 GMT
Can't say we experienced that, but I keep telling the missus she's a bit of a minger Joking aside, that wasn't a problem, but the general unwanted attention became a bit of a pain in the arse. You certainly have to have your wits about you in Marrakech and shaking off hangers-on became an art form. Some people felt intimidated and uncomfortable, but be adventurous and embrace it and it rewards you like never before. I had a haircut and cut-throat razor shave for about £4 which was superb, and loved being sat there in the heat taking in the sounds and smells - a strangely enjoyable mix of spices and moped exhaust fumes. As mentioned the Atlas mountains are sensational and such is the diversity of the place you can pick the bits you want to make it perfect for you. I can only imagine what the heat must be like in the summer so that of course is something to consider. Just NEVER do anything without fixing a price first and you won't go far wrong. It's very much out of the comfort zone - if you enjoy the thrill of that then fantastic, if not then leave well alone. Each to their own, it is a holiday after all.
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