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Blog posts from July 2013

The Maltese Cross

The Maltese cross is a familiar symbol worldwide and we are sure you will have seen it somewhere or other, even if you didn’t realise! The cross is the symbol of the Knights of Malta which are also known as the Knights Hospitaller. The first evidence of the Maltese Cross …

Time to celebrate- Victory Day!

The 8th September is one of the most important national holidays in Malta. The day ‘Victory Day’ or ‘Il-Vitoria’ commemorates several different important events from Malta’s history. Although Malta is only a small island, it’s central Mediterranean location has resulted in it being susceptible to several nations trying to take …

The Iconic Malta Bus

Whilst nowadays the buses that serve the public transport networks in Malta are modern and look similar to buses that you will find across many other European countries, this was not always the case. In fact it was only in 2011 when the new modern fleet of buses arrived in …

The best place for bargain shopping- Malta Markets!

If your one for getting a good bargain then you will love Malta’s wonderful markets! Almost every town or village has one at least once a week so there are plenty to get round! The markets sell all sorts, including groceries, souvenirs and household items. As well as picking up …

Religion in Malta

The majority of Malta’s population is Roman Catholic and indeed Roman Catholicism is also the state religion. For such a tiny island there are 365 churches! Most of these churches were built around the 17th century and they are still a very prominent element of the Maltese culture and way …

Too cute! Maltese Dogs

Maltese dogs are the cutest dogs with their beautiful silky white coat and dark eyes. Estimates believe that the Maltese dog breed originated at least 2 millennia ago! Despite it’s name there is no proper scientific evidence that the dogs did actually originate from Malta! However it is a popular …

The best time to see traditional village life- at a Festa!

One of the most wonderful things about Maltese culture is that the villages and towns on the island still enjoy a week long religious festival in the summer months (mainly between May and September)! This tradition has been going on for hundreds of years and is still the main event …