Valletta Rooms

In Guardia

vallettarooms — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:48:30 +0000

The IN GUARDIA PARADE is a historical re-enactment that portrays an authentic historical event set in the late 16th – early 17th century. The re-enactment depicts the inspection of the fort and its garrison by the Grand Bailiff of the Order of the Knights of St. John who was in charge of military affairs. During the re-enactment the fort’s garrison (some 70 characters in all) is dressed in its best uniforms to demonstrate its military prowess. The show starts at 11.00hrs and lasts some 40 minutes.

Admission to In Guardia: Tickets at the gate. Group tickets are also available at a reduced price from the Malta Tourism Authority, at 229, Auberge D’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta (tel: +356 22915136).

Dates:

4 January – 1, 22 February
1, 8, 22, 29 March – 5, 19, 26 April
10, 24, 31 May – 14, 21, 28 June
5, 12 July – 27 September – 4, 11, 25 October
1, 8 November – 27 December

Marsaxlokk

vallettarooms — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:17:39 +0000

Marsaxlokk is the oldest fishing village in Malta. It just takes 35 minutes by bus to get from Valletta to Marsaxlokk. The 27 bus route to Marsaxlokk costs 50 cents of a euro and is well worth the trip. If you go on a Sunday there is an open air fish market and can even get a taste of the local catch from the small restaurants in the area.

Valletta Nobile

vallettarooms — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:00:10 +0000

Valletta Nobile is a 400 year old Maltese townhouse full of character and charm. This self catering accommodation in Valletta is a discreet hide-away tailored for the discerning traveller. A unique house which expresses the joy of the noble life of knighthood mingled with the playful colours of Maltese baroque. It offers an intimate experience of living in a world heritage site, nestled between opulent baroque churches and the Grand Master’s palace, just minutes away.

More info at www.vallettanobile.com

Rubino

vallettarooms — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:07:24 +0000

Rubino is one of a kind. It is a small restaurant with just three rooms and four to five tables in each of these rooms. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the food excellent. The menu changes according to what is in season, however if you are visiting Malta for the first time this is the place to taste the National dish stewed rabbit. Rubino is easy to find and situated at no 53 Old Bakery street. It still has a nineteen thirties facade with the title ‘confectionary’ of its previous owner… so do not be mislead. It is best to make a reservation as it is a favorite place for the locals and can be difficult to find a table at times.
Dinner starts at 20:00hrs.

Malta Carnival

vallettarooms — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:06:03 +0000

Carnival in Malta will take place between the 12th and 16th February 2010. Carnival celebrations date back to the 16th Century, since the arrival of the Knights of St. John (1535). Carnival in Malta and Gozo is celebrated mostly in Valletta (Malta) and Nadur (Gozo). The Grand Defiles of Carnival floats takes place between Valletta and Floriana. People dress up in large colourful costumes that match the theme and scheme of the Carnival floats.

Ambrosia…..chic dining in Valletta

vallettarooms — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:27:34 +0000

If you are fed up with trendy designer restaurants; it is highly possible that you would enjoy ‘Ambrosia’. This is the place where you can enjoy a meal and feel at home. Why is that, you might wonder? Well because eating at Ambrosia feels like being invited to dinner by a friendly family. This place is quaint!

Old mirrors hang from the ceiling with little lights strung around them. The warm coloured walls and the french chairs make this place unique. . It is small and intimate; and the friendly chef usually comes out to see that everything is just right!…. This is a bistro-style restaurant with a slow food approach. It serves fine Maltese, Italian and Spanish food and doubles up as a wine bar at weekends.

Ambrosia Restaurant – 137, Archbishop Street, Valletta.

Tel: (+356) 2122 5923; Mob: (+356) 9980 1348; E-mail: ambrosia@onvol.net

The Hypogeum in Malta

vallettarooms — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:14:20 +0000

The Hypogeum in Ħal-Saflieni, Paola, Malta, is a subterranean structure excavated c. 2500 B.C. Thought to be originally a sanctuary, it became an ecropolis in prehistoric times. It is the only prehistoric underground temple in the world. The Hypogeum has a UNESCO Heritage Site listing, due to its unique structure. It was discovered by accident in 1902 when workers cutting cisterns for a new housing development broke through its roof. The workers tried to hide the temple at first, but eventually it was found.

http://www.heritagemalta.org/hypogeum.html

Caffe Cordina vs Cafe Premier

vallettarooms — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:37:47 +0000

It seems that there are never enough cappuccinos and chilled confectionaries to go around and the supply of shops catering for this demand is expanding even faster. However there is one particular place in the heart of the city – Cafe Cordina which has kept its high standard and has offered tea, coffee and cakes in one of the most splendid squares in Valletta – Piazza Regina. This tea room has become an institution in itself, even more so after Cafe Premier closed its doors a few months ago. It did not do so because it lost the war of the coffee shops, but to put it quite bluntly there is the ring of the ancient rivalry, much the same as that between Quadri’s and Florian’s in Venice’s Piazza San Marco. The idea of an old established coffee shop conjures up images of the 17th and 18th century gentleman sitting in the shade and reading their newspaper, concluding deals for their imports and exports, just a few meters away from their shops in Merchant street. The modern coffee shop, however is less of a place for creative expression and more of a place where to sit for a quick break; none the less both Cafe Cordina and Cafe Premier must be on your visiting list.

We will be updating you with more information and pictures on the war of the coffee shops.

www.caffecordina.com

Cafe Palazz

vallettarooms — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:03:58 +0000

Cafe Palazz is a historic heritage at the heart of Valletta that will feel very familiar…

Housed just underneath the National Library, corner from Piazza Regina, one of the most splendid squares in Valletta, Cafe Palazz has been redesigned to evoke a sophisticated cafe. It is open from early morning until late evening, seven days a week. You will be amazed that this intimate place will cater to all appetites serving hot snacks, home-made almond pastries and a selection of teas from Firenze. This place really deserves praise both for its decor and for the quality of food and cakes. It will surely rival the established eateries as the new spot, and is bound to become the social arena in a short time. As things happen, it is becoming more fashionable to open a new shop away from Republic Street, which is the main street in Valletta and is now feeling the pressure to meet the tourist’s demands. Here you will get the exquisite taste and impeccable standards reminiscent of the old guard establishments, such as Caffe Cordina.

Discover for yourself this amazing place – meet Maria the brains behind this new cafe and you will find out why we are making such a fuss about it. Maria is not new to the catering arena. Cafe Palazz is the new addition to Trattoria Palazz right next door.

Malta Harbour Cruise

vallettarooms — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:06:47 +0000

If you are planning your holiday in Malta and want to see as much as you can, what better way to see the Maltese Islands than to go in style on a cruise boat?

Join one of the Harbour cruises which will take you to some of the most beautiful and fascinating spots around the coast from the Grand Harbour to Comino and around Gozo. Some cruises will make a stop at the Blue Lagoon in Comino where you will be able to get a dip in the crystal clear blue sea. If you are interested in history you can select a cruise which goes around the two natural harbours on either of Valletta – Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour. Some cruises offer a detailed commentary which will make the bastions, forts and creeks around the harbour and the Three Cities come alive.Most cruise boats leave from what is known as the ‘ferry’ in Sliema. Each company has a small kiosk with information of the different cruise trips that they offer. If you are staying in Valletta catch a ferry from Marsamxett which crosses over to Sliema from where the cruise boats operate.

There is no better way to visit the incredible Maltese archipelago than from the deck a sailing boat; so make your homework before deciding which cruise to take….