Valletta is the capital city of Malta and is a popular place for people to stay if they are visiting this historical island. The city of Valletta is particularly alluring because it is located by the sea, and has a natural harbour, with many attractions based along the seashore.
If you are looking to come to Malta for a holiday, this should be one of the primary places that you consider staying if not St Julians or Sliema. Malta holiday apartments might be a little more expensive in this area, but you will be so close to many of the island’s main attractions that it is often worth paying a little bit more just to do this.
A great way to make your stay more affordable is to rent one of the self catering apartments Malta has to offer. These are often more affordable than some of the local hotels, so you will be able to get more for your money. If you are coming to the city with your family, you will find yourself being able to rent an apartment that is large enough for everyone, at a much more affordable price than renting out several hotel rooms.
If you are concerned that renting a self catering apartment might be less convenient than a hotel, you should bear in mind that you probably will be staying in the centre of the city. Obviously, a hotel will have many conveniences, such as restaurants, and other forms of catering, but this is largely unnecessary if you are staying in Valletta because there are so many great restaurants in the city.
Food is one of the highlights of visiting Valletta, and you will find that it is very easy to stumble across fantastic restaurants not far from your Malta holiday rental. Trying out different types of local cuisine can be an adventure. While finding somewhere that is a bit off the tourist trail can be a wonderful experience as you will see how the local Maltese people eat.
Wherever you decide to base yourself in the city, you are not going to have to worry a great deal about transportation. The whole city is only a couple of kilometres long, so the ideal way to explore it is by foot. The narrow streets in the city can be confusing as they all seem to have been designed in a rather haphazard way.
Try not to get frustrated with this, as it is one of the real charms of the city, and the narrow streets are a fascinating insight into its ancient history. In fact, the city was one of the first to be recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Valletta was originally built as a fortified city and designed to defend against attacks. It is said that the tall buildings were built to provide shade from the hot sun while the long narrow streets would help funnel the cooling sea breeze into the main square.
If you do want to explore some more of the island while you are in Malta, doing so is easy as the island has an excellent public transport system. Alternatively, if you want a bit more flexibility it is easily possible to rent a car while you are here. For whatever reason you are coming to Valletta you are sure to have a fantastic break away.
Written by Leila El-Dean on behalf of UniqueHolidayMalta.com, providers of quality Self Catering Apartments in Malta.