Qawra use to be such a beautiful place and now it`s like you said. It`s a concrete jungle. I haven`t seen there for over 40yrs. Nothing like I remember. 🥲
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
I didn't say it was a concrete jungle I asked the question in the thumb nail ??
@scottchegg139010 ай бұрын
Hi steve, I've been staying in qwara when i visit for the last 19years stayed at santana,Dolmen and the new sea view go and have breakfast at the bell they also do a rate good Sunday dinner in Malta now as i write this.Seen a lot of changes in this area,cant believe that i have not bumped into you yet.Keep up the great content steve and have a good Christmas. 😊 Heard dolmen is going to be a Hilton hotel when it reopens after the refurb.
@EnglishmaninMalta10 ай бұрын
Sounds great! been sick this week,I have a video of the bell breakfast, and yes the Dolmen, its been taken over partly by hilton
@carrieandrews979810 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video Alex thank you for the info as this has really settled my mind as a maltese citizen wanting to move to malta from the UK. I was born in England but after getting my citizenship I now know that it will be alot easier for me andthe family to settle. Thank you again. Xx
@EnglishmaninMalta10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! But Alex ?? you are mixing me up with someone else ?
@carrieandrews979810 ай бұрын
So sorry Steve yes I am but I'm sure you have done a video like this 😀
@dgenchev151911 ай бұрын
Hey Steve! today they will turn on the christmas decorations in valletta at 6 pm, although the santa's village is still not done yet. Lovely video!
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Yes I was going but the weather is awful !!
@mywatchaccount592811 ай бұрын
First time I stayed in the Riza was back in 1991 seen loads of changes up until the last time I stayed there in May 2022.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
wonder whats going to happen to it now ?
@paullewis613211 ай бұрын
Englishman that peace of land as been like that for years, the Santana hotel is nice I've stayed there a few times, the big car park there gets very busy. Also you walked past the old hotel the palm Court, which are apartments now. Your vlogs make me miss the place.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comments Paul, Take Care
@sharonpegram38611 ай бұрын
Love Qwara Palace wonderful hotel very friendly staff and management can’t wait to get back next year x x
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
It really is! I was hoping to do a walk around one day !
@uzi197911 ай бұрын
Nice video. Great to see Qawra/Bugibba. I used to live there few years.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@carrieannchetcuti406111 ай бұрын
Mary 🇦🇺🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️ always enjoy walking around Malta with u ,we stayed in bugibba in 2019 in the relaxe inn, I think lar stayed there once, there doing the same here , pull down one house and build 4 in its place , 💖💖🇲🇹💖💖👍👍👍🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️ thanks Steve,
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment Mary x
@neiltalbottalbot934111 ай бұрын
Hi Steve many years ago used to stay at the Palm Court interesting to see what has been built on the old site
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
The whole area is changing
@spirery12311 ай бұрын
We always stay at Palazzin Hotel. The staff are amazing, especially the manager, Simon.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Sounds great !! we should do a walk around next time you are over ?
@bobbythomas20042003211 ай бұрын
Hi another excellent and very enjoyable video. The two hotels look really nice inside and I really enjoy you exploring different areas of beautiful Malta.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Many thanks! Bobby
@margoguythomson873611 ай бұрын
We stayed in qwara palace when we're over in September had amazing week loved it😊🇲🇹😍x
@johnembery780111 ай бұрын
Always enjoy walking around with you, pleased to see a lot of the work that was going on in April and May is now finished and looking a bit more tidy. As you said all built up high now, like you when we visited it was only houses and a handful of hotels in Bugibba only. Hope had a good time in uk/France and thanks Steve for the video enjoyed it. 😊👍🇲🇹
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Welcome John, Yes it changed so much the whole area, and I think more to come !!
@johnwakefield9905Ай бұрын
Yes it was a time share that was never available when requested but nice hotel
@EnglishmaninMaltaАй бұрын
Sounds great John
@davidcole790011 ай бұрын
Stayed at the posh hotel when it was the suncreast wasn't impressed,and stayed at the Gilliru enjoyed that hotel in St Paul's. Enjoyed the walk around unbelievable how much building work is going on you lost me for a while then I recognised the back and side of the Qwara Palace nice one Steve 👍
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Thanks David Yes very different
@marionmallen914611 ай бұрын
Put review on about Qawra Palace,it came up on your review of Seaview one year ago, don't know why.Anyway you gave a lovely comment back.Thanks x
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
hopefullly Will do soon but not sure I spoke to management when I walked around with this video..But they never answer there emails !
@chrisb385011 ай бұрын
We came to Malta in August this year and stayed at that hotel I absolutely loved the place the stuff with superb the food or superb is even got a rooftop pool and the views were amazing were amazing we will definitely be coming back great video
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
where did you stay ?
@carolinedevorahstephen74353 ай бұрын
Going to Malta in October & staying for 8 days at the Relax Inn. It would be lovely if you could do a review or walk around on this hotel? or stayed there. Caroline from London
@EnglishmaninMalta3 ай бұрын
I have tried many times not just here but other hotels in that area, seems they are not interested
@daveyates811311 ай бұрын
Hi,all confirmed and Boarding passes uploaded onto my phone. Fly into Malta on the 22nd December. Stopping once again at the Perluna Hotel Sliema as last year. Not sure about others but I find the hotel pleasent and the staff cheerful and helpful. You once said that you would see about doing a walk round / review of the plae but not seen anything yet. Now that Qawra is not all screened in anymore will have to take a hobble around the place. Been absolute years since I was there last. Nice to see you back in Malta.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Perluna Hotel like many never answered my emails ?? the offer is open if you can arrange something ? Guests relations manager !!
@daveyates811311 ай бұрын
@@EnglishmaninMalta will give it a try.
@leedalmas566511 ай бұрын
Hi Steve not many people around both hotels look very nice the second hotel is that new ?
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Its the old suncreat been totaly rebuilt,hotel ,appartments, and I think time share
@teamclovis29611 ай бұрын
13:05 we stayed at the Seaview in July, Amazing hotel plus we bumped into Kristi and I mentioned that we saw her on your Seaview video.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Yes that was a lovely walk around !!
@mywatchaccount592811 ай бұрын
Stayed in the Stanton over in Buggiba in 1990
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Sounds great ...soon to return ?
@crazyelephantlady11 ай бұрын
It's a shame we missed you, we returned home yest, were delayed about an hour because of the storm. We stayed at The Seaview, they said a lot of people have stayed because of your video, it is a lovely hotel & the staff are wonderful. We were disappointed with Buggiba though, like you said lots of building work & rubbish. We have stayed at that ll Pallazzin, it was ok but it was about 11 years ago. We visited The Citadel in Gozo, it would make a good video if you're over there sometime. Steve & Julie
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Sorry to miss you xx would have been nice to see who is behind thecrazyelephantlady ...lol 😂 Maybe nwxt time
@carledgoose303011 ай бұрын
Just returned from the Topaz very good weather till the last day. Now back in the UK and its 6c ....
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Cold , Wet And very Stormy here 😨
@DavidWilliams-fi3hl11 ай бұрын
Hi Steve we use to stay in the Rizza we had a time share now we have moved on its now closed down.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Yes I noticed it on the video not sure whats happening to it now
@carledgoose303011 ай бұрын
Regarding new buildings in St Pauls. Flats can be up to 7 stories high any higher it needs to be a hotel or Aprt hotel The new block by Bugibba square the ones next to the sqaure are 9 high and will be a hotel. The adjoining block 7 high will be apartments.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info !!
@kathrinecaruana384511 ай бұрын
Enjoyed walking around Qowra with you Steve. We stayed in Santana Hotel 4 years ago ❤️❤️
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Katherine xx
@paulgoode52454 ай бұрын
Any one of you guys over there atm? We got family over the Dolmen week tommorrow just wanna know if the building work out sea front is finished yet
@EnglishmaninMalta4 ай бұрын
you are welcome to post this on my group Holiday Malta
@paulgoode52454 ай бұрын
@@EnglishmaninMalta grazi hafna buddy,see ya next week
@johnabela93211 ай бұрын
A WALK AROUND "UNITED NATIONS OF QAWRA" 🌏 😊. It does look like a concrete jungle now 🏢 🏢 🏢.. Last time I looked, that area was beautiful farming 🐑 🐔 🐮 and good agricultural land 🍅 🌿 🍆. "HOTEL ODYCY" 🏩 does look posh Steve. I'm amazed at the, "quality" of hotels in Qawra & Bugibba! 😲. ("Palazzin"🇲🇹 = small palace 🇬🇧 ) THANKS Steve 🚶 🎥 👏. Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Its turning into a smart resort,
@lauraschembri801011 ай бұрын
What a SHAME Steve. These developers ruined Malta. A CONCRETE JUMGLE.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Well that was the question I asked with the video what people think ? Summer all of the flats and hotels are full, and looks like there are new hotels on the way !! so the investment is massive they would not in vest if there was no call for it ??
@chrisb385011 ай бұрын
So it forgot to mention they were doing a lot of work around the indoor pool and spa area
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
where ?
@DJTONEuk186511 ай бұрын
I’m over at Christmas in Buggiba where is best place for a Christmas dinner please ✈️
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
No idea try posting on my group Holiday Malta facebook.com/groups/1447788222006350
@garycrossley424011 ай бұрын
hoping to visit soon
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Safe travels Gary !!
@lauraschembri801011 ай бұрын
When is the Government starting to fix the roads and foothpaths Steve.
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Think that area almost lost cause with all the developments poping all everyday, But I noticed lots of freshly tarmac road around, The rest of the island there are many new improvements everywhere
@mywatchaccount592811 ай бұрын
Riza is closed and I believe its waiting to be demolished :(
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
wonder what they are going to replace it with !!
@chrisb385011 ай бұрын
We stayed in the palace
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Trying to get a walk around
@DonnyDonny-g6n11 ай бұрын
How long you lived in Malta when it Christmas can you do a KFC are they doing them burgers you went for last time
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Lived for over 25 years but been coming and go from the 70s I dont remember the burgers ?
@steevobarker58111 ай бұрын
Yes it does look very tired these days. I've been going over 14 years and it does make you wonder quite what they spend the 50c/night capped at €5 environment tax they receive on. Certainly NOT on making the place look spick and span! Ill Palazin Hotel is a very nice family owned hotel . Had the pleasure of staying for about a week a good few years ago. Really nice rooms etc. A hidden gem, you might say. Hotels have stayed in, more than once: The Topaz. Excellent value for money, but a stroll to the front. The Canifor. Basic. Does the job. Rooms tired though. Primera (stayed 3x this year alone). Great value. In the square so near to everything. Can be noisy though. Euroclub. Bit like the Primera in many ways. Functional (just!). Santana. High end for me. Nice. And central. Soreda. Again, bit like the Santana. Dog friendly these days though 🙄. Bella Vista. Worse of the lot. Miles away from main area along dangerous paths roadside. Avoid at all costs. Are a few others but final word to The Bugibba Hotel, now long closed. But that was fun ...only those that have stayed will know what I mean! Am going on 17th December for my Christmas escape. Go most years. Am in the Relax Inn this time. Next to Primera in the square. Am already snaky about it, I hear they charge €2.50 a day to use the safe . Now that's a scam!
@antoinettefarrugia651311 ай бұрын
Steve that is horrible I would suffocate if I lived there. Pretty soon if they could they will start to build on the sea. It’s not Iland of Sunshine anymore. Thanks Steve it was interested 🙏🏼
@EnglishmaninMalta11 ай бұрын
Would you belive they started thinking about Land reclamation next year !! lol 😂 so it might happen !!