The Don'ts of Visiting Malta

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • Are you heading to Valetta or Gozo or anywhere in Malta and not sure what to expect? Well here are some of the best tourist tips and do's and dont's for visiting Malta. What every tourists should know about visiting Malta.
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Komentáře • 128

  • @brianstallings4579
    @brianstallings4579 Před 2 měsíci +19

    Great video! I am the guy who bright up Malta during your 1 million subscriber live event a couple of months ago. Malta was a trip of a lifetime for us. I would also suggest don’t miss out on visiting the Hypogeum and other spectacular historic archaeological sites around Malta! Malta has some of the oldest and most important sites in the world!!!

  • @jonsmith8582
    @jonsmith8582 Před 2 měsíci +13

    Don't forget the very fine silver jewellery they make here , also the fine lacework

  • @davebonello1944
    @davebonello1944 Před 2 měsíci +11

    (Melanie here) My husband is Maltese and we have been to Malta twice ( last visit -October 2023). We really enjoy staying in Mellieha Bay (have done a hotel one time and an airbnb) which has a very nice beach area. We toured a bomb shelter in Mellieha that was a moving experience for my husband since his father would go into those during WW2. Also, I can definitely recommend - Mdina (interesting, peaceful walking around) and eat at Fontanella (worth the wait for the view and the food - pastizzis and cakes are fantastic among other things). Also we had a great tour of Valetta. Get pastizzis at Manuela (certified authentic). Ferry to Gozo is reliable and then use the hop on hop off bus on the island.

    • @picobello99
      @picobello99 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes, go to Fontanella! We had the bacio cake there. It was so good we came back twice just for that, which was a 40-minute bus ride.

    • @1960ARC
      @1960ARC Před 2 měsíci +1

      Being originally from Valletta, I always eat at Eddie's when I'm in Malta, at least once.

    • @davebonello1944
      @davebonello1944 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Where is Eddie's? We will need to check it out the next time we are there!@@1960ARC

    • @1960ARC
      @1960ARC Před 2 měsíci

      @@davebonello1944 you walk down Kingsway from the top end of Valletta, then you come to a large square to your right, just past two red English phone boxes (hope they are still there) you will see loads of tables and umbrellas.
      I always had the chicken kebab(watch for the odd bone).
      I'm from a rather notorious street not far from here, straight street also know as the gut.
      There is actually a book called Strada Stretta about the street.
      My Father having been a drummer in a band appears in this book along with o other family members.

    • @elviraaxiak8819
      @elviraaxiak8819 Před 23 dny +1

      My parents were there also during the war

  • @stuartross282
    @stuartross282 Před 2 měsíci +28

    Don’t forget to use public transport as its a flat fare of €2.50 I had no problems when I was there

    • @picobello99
      @picobello99 Před 2 měsíci +4

      I second this. A 5-day pass is only €20 and really worth it.

    • @PaulGappyNorris
      @PaulGappyNorris Před 2 měsíci +3

      Hire a car, the public transport is awful.

    • @maitecalvo-fernandezgalleg1999
      @maitecalvo-fernandezgalleg1999 Před 2 měsíci +2

      It is much better to rent a car

    • @Vid.186
      @Vid.186 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@maitecalvo-fernandezgalleg1999 rent scooter, don't be chicken

  • @volusian95
    @volusian95 Před 2 měsíci +7

    It's so great to see Mark totally gushing about a place. This makes me really really want to visit Malta, especially since the big siege there is one of my favorite stories in history.

  • @yorkshirepudding6980
    @yorkshirepudding6980 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Enjoyed your video. I visit Malta often can I also say, you don't have to drive. Public transport is very cheap and ultra reliable you can go from one end of the island to the other for less than 3 Euros . Then get the ferry to Gozo (a cheap alternative to the tourist boat trips). Also Mosta is lovely to visit especially the church and the unexploded bomb from World War 2. St Georges Bay has a lovely sandy beach and on the public transport route too. Im from the 🇬🇧 UK .

  • @jackaylward-williams9064
    @jackaylward-williams9064 Před 2 měsíci +4

    My earliest memory of travelling to another country is from a family holiday to Malta when I was 3, which proved to be pretty memorable in its own right due to to the fact that our ferry back to the mainland from Gozo on the last day was cancelled, which led to my first (and only) helicopter ride, since that was the only way to get to the airport in time for our flight home.

  • @jdb47games
    @jdb47games Před měsícem +2

    Be aware that buses can be unreliable in country areas, being infrequent and prone to cancellation or being full up. Also, they mostly stop running by around 10pm, so plan your evenings accordingly. The narrow roads and the heavy traffic also mean that Malta is dangerous for cycling: so much so that you seldom see anyone on a bike. Apart from that, Malta is a beautiful place.

  • @aaronhurst4379
    @aaronhurst4379 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I found the Maltese liqueur Bajtra, traditionally made from prickly pears, to be a nice souvenir to bring back to my family last time I went there 😊
    Also, the best pasta I've ever tasted was in Malta 😋

  • @han5u
    @han5u Před 2 měsíci +9

    We went to Malta 3 months ago and the first thing that hit us was the fact there's almost no birds in Malta :)

    • @monk3yboy69
      @monk3yboy69 Před 3 dny

      I saw plenty women in the video….
      What do you mean no birds?

  • @2ndround415
    @2ndround415 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I absolutely fell in LOVE with Malta and plan to return (I went in the off season and it was still warm and wonderful)

    • @burt3907
      @burt3907 Před měsícem

      I would avoid peak season (June, July, August) as they very hot months, especially August. I usually visit from Australia around, mid April or May. Otherwise September is good too.

  • @InvestedAdventure
    @InvestedAdventure Před 2 měsíci +2

    Your video convinced me to add Malta to my list this year. Thanks, Mark! I'm sure the locals appreciate you for showcasing their beautiful country!💪🏻🇲🇹

  • @ahmd5
    @ahmd5 Před 2 měsíci +9

    If you speak Arabic, you speak Maltese. I visited Malta and was shocked, it was as easy as understanding another Arabic dialect 15:29

    • @ShaharNagrani
      @ShaharNagrani Před 2 měsíci +3

      Very similar to Hebrew as well

    • @christinecamilleri6558
      @christinecamilleri6558 Před měsícem +4

      Sorry but Maltese is not an Arabic dialect. Yes it's heavily derived from Arabic but it's a separate and unique language. In fact we Maltese only understand a few Arabic words mainly numbers and days

    • @ahmd5
      @ahmd5 Před měsícem +1

      @@christinecamilleri6558
      I had no problem speaking and understanding Maltese people.

    • @christinecamilleri6558
      @christinecamilleri6558 Před měsícem +1

      Yes Arab speaking persons understand us a lot but not vice-versa. I think it's that Arabic is faster than Maltese

    • @ahmd5
      @ahmd5 Před měsícem

      naturally We are used to different Arabic Dialicts. I know a Maltese college at work how was able to completely understand our Arabic Dialict after few months living in the country.

  • @stephenbrown4211
    @stephenbrown4211 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Love Malta. One don’t is: Don’t visit Mosta church without going up dome.

  • @Urahara12squad
    @Urahara12squad Před 2 měsíci +5

    No word about the movie locations or Popeye village?
    I think missed you also the Island Gozo and Camino that are nice to visit by ferry.
    The bus is a good way to travel and prizes go up a lot in the summer not to forget.

  • @katydaniels508
    @katydaniels508 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Malta is top of my list for this year. This video was so helpful, thank you 😁

  • @ReadytoGoMelissa
    @ReadytoGoMelissa Před 2 měsíci +4

    For archeology buffs, there are several sites across the island not to be missed, particularly the Hypogeum. History of these places is still largely unknown which makes them so interesting!
    Also, go for a hike along Dingli Cliffs 👍🏼

  • @lizdyson3627
    @lizdyson3627 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Good Job Jocelyn. I had to Facebook another U.S. CZcamsr to warn them about flicking the switch on U.K. sockets when they came to London.

  • @barbarawissinger
    @barbarawissinger Před 2 měsíci +3

    Malta in February is wonderful! Warm, not crowded & swimming at Golden Bay is possible.

  • @davidmerritt487
    @davidmerritt487 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hey Wolter, great video bro. Yes, I love Malta went there in 2016 with a couple of friends and I really enjoyed it. Really would love to go back again. Cheers from the UK.

  • @anniecassar8883
    @anniecassar8883 Před 2 měsíci +3

    One of the best countries 🇨🇦 ❤️ 🇲🇹

  • @mic012
    @mic012 Před 2 měsíci +3

    ayy! Happy that you made a vid on my country :)

  • @sl4193
    @sl4193 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thank you, Mark.
    A helpful video about one of my favourite destinations.
    Malta has so many layers of history it is worthwhile taking some time to explore the island and discover other areas than the very popular ones.
    In Valletta we boarded the Hop on Hop off bus and appreciated the opportunity to travel round and hear about the island - if it is still running I would recommend the tour.

  • @markus_dev_cwb
    @markus_dev_cwb Před 2 měsíci +2

    Amazing video! I loved Malta.

  • @andreamalloy6266
    @andreamalloy6266 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great video! I loved Malta and also bought glass while I was there 😀

  • @kevinfile3690
    @kevinfile3690 Před měsícem +2

    I had a trip to Malta planned for March but it was unfortunately cancelled due to an airline strike. I hope to go in November/December though. Fingers crossed!

  • @tobiojo6469
    @tobiojo6469 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hey Mark, great video

  • @MG-ot2yr
    @MG-ot2yr Před 12 hodinami

    I loved Malta and Gozo. I did have a rental car, and its busiest around Valletta but not so much elsewhere, and took the car on the ferry to Gozo, car is the best way to get around there..

  • @1960ARC
    @1960ARC Před 2 měsíci +1

    When in Valletta, a visit of the upper or lower Barraka is a must, amazing views.
    This gentleman did a great job in his short talk about my country and he is right about Kinnie. You can actually order passtits online in the UK.

  • @NickGoesFar
    @NickGoesFar Před 2 měsíci +1

    I've never been to Malta but I've heard a lot about it, my sister has been too - great video of tips!

  • @ESCSteph
    @ESCSteph Před měsícem

    I love Malta so much! I went last year and I'm going back later this year and I cannot wait.
    Regarding the humidity, I didn't think it was all that bad in September. It was quite hot (30 C/90 F) but not so humid. I was quite comfortable in the shade. Now, it could very different in the summer for sure. And winter, apparently, it can feel kind of damp and chilly from the humidity but it never gets bitterly cold.
    This was a good video for anyone who hasn't been to Malta yet because clearly he is enthusiastic about being there (something I relate to so well).

  • @patrickthurston8811
    @patrickthurston8811 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great timing! I am going to be there in May!

  • @rmknicks
    @rmknicks Před 2 měsíci

    I love Malta! It's my favorite destination so far.

  • @robertkalinowski4481
    @robertkalinowski4481 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Visited Valletta in Feb. awesome place. Recommend

  • @daffyduk77
    @daffyduk77 Před 2 měsíci

    Had a nice holiday there, good cheap reliable public transport too. And the boat to Gozo

  • @joshlunt7827
    @joshlunt7827 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love Malta ❤ Been to Valletta twice

  • @coolpiraterapstar
    @coolpiraterapstar Před 2 měsíci +3

    Bring some Maltesers home

  • @renferal5290
    @renferal5290 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Well, looks like I have another place to go visit. Looks lovely there. I really liked the church's

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Glad to help you find a new place 😀

  • @erovrare
    @erovrare Před 2 měsíci

    For souvenirs it’s also colourful nougat, kinnie drink, coasters with mosaic and cactus liquor

  • @adi91216
    @adi91216 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing the location. It has always been a mystery. It is basically a chunk of the UK below Italy 😂 Interesting.

  • @stuartross282
    @stuartross282 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Malta was a British colony until 1965

    • @Joshua-fi4ji
      @Joshua-fi4ji Před 2 měsíci +2

      At which point, it very nearly got incorporated into the UK proper. British government of the day backed out of the agreement due to the Maltese economy not being strong enough.

    • @lesleycooper7544
      @lesleycooper7544 Před 2 měsíci +1

      The QUEEN LOVED IT. WHEN SHE WAS A NAVY WIFE WITH PRINCE PHILIP XXX

    • @richardshaw9914
      @richardshaw9914 Před 2 měsíci

      Malta was a British possession, not a colony.

    • @richardshaw9914
      @richardshaw9914 Před 2 měsíci

      Never a colony. It was a possession won off Napolionic France 0:41

    • @josefflorianAV
      @josefflorianAV Před měsícem

      1964*

  • @mb-b4761
    @mb-b4761 Před 2 měsíci

    Omg in the first 24sec of your video you showed my belated grandparents street. Thanks really surprised. That's gzira opposite the gzira health centre. I now been living in UK since 2012. My grand ma passed away 8th Sept😢 2022 at 4am

  • @revolvingbattlefox3383
    @revolvingbattlefox3383 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nice

  • @vickielewallen3799
    @vickielewallen3799 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is a great Facebook travel page. He keeps it brief, but thorough. I'm not seeing one on travel in Hungary, is there one? And a link, please?

  • @jebhampton6031
    @jebhampton6031 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Being from central Florida I look allways always lol I've seen folks drive down the wrong direction on a1a.

  • @rianconnolly7033
    @rianconnolly7033 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thanks for this. I'm going in may

    • @JollyRogerTheDodger
      @JollyRogerTheDodger Před 2 měsíci

      So am I! 29th April to 5th May. I'm looking forward to those pastizzi's 😂

  • @MarikamiLace-MalteseBobbinLace

    Great video. You forgot to mention our unique prehistoric megalithic temples.

  • @Pobbatron
    @Pobbatron Před 2 měsíci

    I would love to go here soooo badly small island that seems great

  • @joannunemaker6332
    @joannunemaker6332 Před 2 měsíci +2

    This place sounds very interesting. Not sure about eating rabbit...😊❤

  • @koenven7012
    @koenven7012 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hey Mark,
    I'm going to Malta in May with my dad. He's in a wheelchair and while I noticed some ramps in your video, I'm aware that not all of the old buildings will be (fully) accessible. Do you have some tips for traveling with a wheelchair, like places that certainly aren't accessible, or places that surprised you.

  • @joshlunt7827
    @joshlunt7827 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I had spag bol the first time I visited Valletta

  • @joshlunt7827
    @joshlunt7827 Před 2 měsíci +1

    My Uncle moved to Malta a while back

  • @gedney22
    @gedney22 Před 2 měsíci

    The main carnival time in Malta in Valetta is in February and in August in bugibba.

  • @missj.4760
    @missj.4760 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The only reason why it is affordable is because the US dollars is so strong now! C'mon, prices are almost the same than in Canada and in France 😅.

  • @prestone9717
    @prestone9717 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Those wrascaly wrabbits yummy 😂. I already have my water shoes

  • @ChristineHarrison-yr8sr
    @ChristineHarrison-yr8sr Před měsícem

    Malta is amazing !!!!!!!!!!!! Xxxxxx

  • @joshlunt7827
    @joshlunt7827 Před 2 měsíci +1

    When I've been to Malta it was on a cruise so we used transformers to charge stuff anyway lol

  • @missj.4760
    @missj.4760 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good timing as I am looking to go soon. What strikes me is high the prices are for Southern Europe. Is it that expensive because they speak English / were colonized by the Britts? I call it English speaking taxes, i.e. the reason why Belize and Jamaica are more expensive than surrounding countries.

  • @elviraaxiak8819
    @elviraaxiak8819 Před 23 dny

    I couldn’t take kinnie 😖 now Cisk! yes had some😉😉

  • @Mike_Greentea
    @Mike_Greentea Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’m guessing that traveling to Hati is off your list for a while Lol!

  • @user-yu8yz8rb8t
    @user-yu8yz8rb8t Před 2 měsíci

    Can you recommend a resort which is more chilled vibe

  • @failedvegan
    @failedvegan Před 2 měsíci +1

    Odd question - any chance malted milk balls have some connection to Malta? The English creation is called Maltesers and there they speak Maltese. Malta was an English territory when the candy was invented… just coincidence??

  • @Tramptraveller
    @Tramptraveller Před 2 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @starward0997
    @starward0997 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Ohhh i just came back from malta 😂

  • @slw0599
    @slw0599 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Think mark's been round the world more times than the sun😂

  • @SpeedVS
    @SpeedVS Před měsícem

    I'd say don't come in the summer. It can get stupid hot and when I was there the sea was 28 deg C, that's way too hot to be refreshing.

  • @RuthAnnFauser-nw4ni
    @RuthAnnFauser-nw4ni Před 2 měsíci +1

    In Malta now. Thanks for info. Staying in Qwara -St Paul’s Bay - too noisy for me. Would love to be where there is less traffic noise, less partygoers and a smaller hotel. Weather great. Next time hotel closer to Valletta.

  • @captaind4308
    @captaind4308 Před 2 měsíci +3

    hmmm DONT wear black tshirt in the hot humid sun....

  • @agelessinspiration
    @agelessinspiration Před měsícem

    When it comes to grocery shopping, ITALIAN is the main language here.

  • @j.j.1064
    @j.j.1064 Před 2 měsíci

    So they speak Maltese or English? is it like Eire where they speak Gallic as a second language?
    I love your videos as I'm to old to travel and it makes me feel like I'm traveling.😂 I should have waited until the end of the video.

    • @yorkshirepudding6980
      @yorkshirepudding6980 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Official language is Maltese but most speak English . Sign posts, menus are in both .

    • @Urahara12squad
      @Urahara12squad Před 2 měsíci +1

      Maltese is an Arabic mix.

    • @ESCSteph
      @ESCSteph Před měsícem

      It's very easy to be an English speaker in Malta. Everyone speaks English (unless they're older - in that case they might not speak it so well) and speaks it better than a lot of native English speakers do.

  • @chrisleigh8989
    @chrisleigh8989 Před měsícem

    Kinnie is awful, one bottle is enough for 10. Maltese sausage is awesome. Try the pastry called a Wudy, frankfurter with cheese inside in their delicious pastry. Also deep fried ice cream is easy to find.

  • @EricDewsnap
    @EricDewsnap Před 2 měsíci

    Factoid: you may notice a cross in the top left of Maltese national flag, which represents the George cross that was awarded to the tiny island nation by Britain for the courage of its people in resisting the massive barrage of the Nazis. Ps good job Wolter, all bases covered.

  • @PaulGappyNorris
    @PaulGappyNorris Před 2 měsíci

    The ‘Dont’ is don’t go there after May and don’t rely on the public transport. Weather is great, sea is beautiful but boy it’s a bit third world 😬

    • @ESCSteph
      @ESCSteph Před měsícem

      It's not 3rd world at all. The public transportation just isn't all that reliable because there's so much traffic. That doesn't make a country 3rd world. They have all the typical "comforts" of any European country, except for great public transportation (it's still better than public transportation in most US cities).

  • @user-nk8xq1tj2v
    @user-nk8xq1tj2v Před 2 měsíci

    You don't mention the wonderful coastal walks and stunning scenery. You can get away from it all and not see another soul for miles

  • @immoralorchid
    @immoralorchid Před 2 měsíci

    I think that horse at around 2:00 was lame please choose carriage rides carefully xx

  • @CV-rj7wn
    @CV-rj7wn Před měsícem

    Why they hate tree's?

  • @user-tt2wh4wr9j
    @user-tt2wh4wr9j Před 2 měsíci

    Kaufen für mich. Schnelll

  • @gracealleman4102
    @gracealleman4102 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Don't RULE NUMBER ONE: MARK..
    DON'T WEAR A BLACK HOT AS HELL TEE SHIRT AND STAND IN SUN, GIVING A VIDEO

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Husky size clothing come in black or Hawaiian floral print. Hence my 🫠

  • @michaelkrupar9808
    @michaelkrupar9808 Před měsícem

    What's with all the negativity - all the recent "DON'T" videos? You should stick with more positivity like your earlier videos. Even in this video, you talk about so much fun stuff to do, but I wonder how many people are turned off by the "don't do this" attitude. Nice video BTW with LOTS of things TO DO when traveling to Malta.

  • @bastian6625
    @bastian6625 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Don't feel bad if you eat rabbit? Yes, you should. You should always be by eating animals.

  • @user-hj9um3pn2w
    @user-hj9um3pn2w Před 2 měsíci

    Malta is disaster