In Valletta, the capital of Malta, you will enjoy your walking around as it is forbidden for the cars to drive in the Old town.

You can spend a few hours to wander through its alleys, admire the beautiful buildings and enjoy the stunning views of Upper Barrakka Gardens. Enjoy their tranquility and beauty, cool in the fountains and listen to the canons at noon, which will remind you of the military past of the country. For the evening, now, choose one of the many wine bars with amazing local wines.

Athe Ta Qali National Park you will visit the glass blowing workshops to admire the famous handcrafted artworks throughout Europe. From there you can head towards Medina, the Silent State, the old capital of the island that stands fortified in a impenetrable castle.

A must see when traveling to Malta is definitely an excursion to the island of Gozo by ferryboat, the second largest island in the Maltese archipelago. Mediterranean sandy beaches, picturesque hamlets and Gothic churches make up the scenery of this small island that looks like it sprang from the pages of a book. There you can visit the capital of Gozo Rabat, whose caves are said to have lived by the nymph Calypso. Alternatively, you can visit some of the cities in the south of the island, Kosikika, Sheglia or Vitoria.

Where to go

• In Valletta, UNESCO World Heritage Site with museums, churches, galleries, shops, outdoor markets. Visit the Cathedral of St. John in which you will see the masterpiece of Caravaggio (Saint John’s decapitation).
• In the beautiful old capital Mdina built as a fortress, the so-called “city of silence” that will travel you in time. You will walk on the paved streets and you will be impressed by the atmosphere, architecture and palaces.
• In St Julian’s bay for strolls, expensive restaurants and attractions.
• In St George’s Bay for shopping and entertainment.
• In Paceville for restaurants, nightlife, wine bars, jazz clubs and clubs.
• In Sliema for shopping, coffee and relaxation.
• In Mġarr for restaurants serving traditional rabbit stew and a taste of life in a village.
• In Gozo for the architecture and the beauty of the landscape.

What to See

• Malta’s Audio-Visual Experience
• The Grand Masters Palace
• The National Museum of Arts
• The National Library
• The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum Building
• The Roman villa in Rabat
• The Saint Angelos Fortress in Vittoriosa
• The blue cave in Wied iz-Zurrieq
• The blue lagoon in Comino
• The sharp Dingli rocks
• The gardens over Barrakka
• The Ghajh Tuffieha Gardens

Where to stay

One good option is the Palace hotel, in the centre of Sliema with the roof garden and the pool (www.thepalacemalta.com).

You can also check out the Xara Palace, in Medina (www.xarapalace.com.mt)

In Valetta, the British Hotel, with the view to the Big Harbour, is also a nice hotel (www.britishhotel.com).

Hope you will enjoy your trip to Malta!

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Beautiful beaches, imposing green mountains and unique ecosystems “endow” the land of Skopelos with impressive landscapes that, combined with the mild climate, make the island an ideal holiday destination.

With thick forests covering almost 80% of its area, it is considered to be the greenest island of the Aegean, with good tourist infrastructure, but also with its traditional character. It is located in the Northern Sporades, northwest Aegean, north of Evia and east of Pelion.

The town of Skopelos, on the north side of the island, is a traditional island town with typical architecture and beautiful cobblestone streets, which has been declared a traditional settlement. Chora and the whole island are full of old traditional churches, chapels and monasteries. Climb to Panagitsa of Pyrgos, at the edge of the harbor in the castle and admire the wonderful churches, the picturesque streets, the steep cliffs and the view of the vast Aegean Sea.

Glossa is one of the three villages on the island, with the largest population, also known as the “tall village”. It is built amphitheatrically on a hill with houses of Macedonian architecture and magnificent sea views. It is of great archaeological interest since in many places there are ancient towers and buildings from antiquity.

Finally, the picturesque Agnontas in the south of the island, Panormos, Stafylos and Loutraki, the second largest port of Skopelos, with great tourist development, are the most crowded resorts on the island.

BEACHES

What characterizes the famous coasts of Skopelos is their unique diversity (long beaches, small bays and coves, sandy or pebble beaches, coastal caves with steep rocks, coastal wetlands), their purity and the clarity of the waters, which have made them world-famous and therefore extremely popular and beloved.

The small beach of Limnonari with its crystal clear waters and white sand, the beautiful, small pebbled beach of Agnontas, 7 km from the town of Skopelos, the secluded beach of Panormos, as well as Milia, Kastani and Stafylos in the south And the impressive Hovolos with the green-blue waters, are just some of the choices you have.

WHERE YOU CAN STAY IN THE ISLAND

We recommend: Adrina Resort & Spa (http://www.adrinaresort.com), for guests with high demands, “Selinounda” (http://www.hotelselenunda.com), in Loutraki, Skopelos Village (http: /www.skopelosvillagehotel.com). Milia Appartments and Panormos beach hotel, in Panormos, (http://www.panormos-beach.com/) are also good choices.

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The acquaintance of the traveler with Kythnos begins from the port of Merichas, the main port of the island. Chora is situated at the top of Merichas, with its white houses and the classical island architecture. Guests have the opportunity to take a stroll through scenic cobbled streets, surrounded by stone-made whitewashed houses with colorful windows.

In Loutra there are the hot springs that have been given to Kythnos the name of Thermia. The locals call it their island, a name known since the 12th century. Hot springs still attract visitors to Kythnos, although most choose it for its many, different and impressive beaches, such as Kastella, Sarandos, Agios Sostis, the deserted Simoussi and Agios Ioannis, the exotic Kolonna and many more.

Combining the simplicity, tranquility, hospitable mood of the locals and the beauty of the landscape, Kythnos is an ideal destination for both excursions and holidays. Access is also easy from Piraeus and Lavrion as well as from other Cycladic islands.

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