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Marsaxlokk →  July 8, 2009

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 [...]

Carnival in Malta →  February 10, 2009

Carnival in Malta dates back to the 16th Century and has been celebrated in Malta since the arrival of the Knights of St. John in 1535. Some studies indicate an earlier date – 1470. The main events takes place in Valletta and Floriana with grand defiles of floats in the streets. It is also a [...]