ONE DAY IN MALTA | Tourist Heaven Or Hell?

Exploring the beautiful island nation of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea. But is it too touristy for its own good?
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ONE DAY IN MALTA | Tourist Heaven Or Hell?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

This is just one side of Malta, which is an incredible country with a lot packed into a small area. I made five more videos during my time there. Here's one that shows much more of this fascinating island nation, as well as the prices of things: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5zJnamkiLSCf7s

[@jcmoye1]

Beautiful bit too many people, nothing else’s to see if importance I will skip Malta, even though I am 1% Maltese 😂

[@aamirzeb3180]

Hey bro! You are using Gopro Hero 8 right?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@aamirzeb3180 I think this was filmed with the 7, but if you check the description it's listed there.

[@ram.stha36]

I m from nepal.

[@Mayhoood]

انا اسف اني انا اسف انا اخوك انا اسف اني انا اسف انا

[@mtblake]

If no one has ever thanked you for being so polite on your journeys... thank you. You make the rest of Americans look better by treading lightly.

[@AntigoneIvy]

He is also Canadian born ;) But yes, I do agree with you too.

[@djh2633]

Being born in Canada definitely helps...it’s not easy making Americans look good! Haha

[@iseegoodandbad6758]

His Canadian upbringing helped him! Duh!

[@stefaniehasandras7473]

DJH 🙄

[@vincentaurelius2390]

@@AntigoneIvy Always thought he was Canadian! He doesn't sound or act American at all.

[@lolobotius]

I've been in Malta three times and every time I admire its magnificent limestone cliffs and ancient cities like Valletta. Every time I stayed in cheap hostels in St.Julians. The price for the night was around 18 euro per night as far as I remember. And I bought all the food from nearest supermarket and prepared it in hostel's kitchen. Also the nearby island of Gozo used to be my #1 to visit when the famous ''Azure window'' was in tact.

[@prajvalkumar1424]

Always I find new ways of EXPLORING, thank you

[@ripsagoly]

Thank you for sharing your great experiences 😊happy and safe travels friend!!

[@jeanpaulbellizzi8816]

Don't know if someone pointed this out already, but the tower located on the island of Comino was used in the movie The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) as the Chateau d'If. Many scenes from that movie were filmed in Malta. I'm Maltese, thanks for visiting our islands!

[@TokyojaeBeats]

Hello..I’m Nigerian and I’m currently planning to come to Malta for post graduate studies..any advice ?

[@TUBESPECIFIC1]

What an extremely pleasant sunny Sunday cruise! Not too many people for there's lots of open pretty space, but it is the European Summer holiday season where people take off work for a few weeks paid vacation as the same happens in Winter as well. They're so blessed over there!

[@shaunarock713]

Just WOW, Thank you Gabe. How can anyone give your videos a thumbs down.Gorgeous! I like how you tell the prices,show your food,warnings of certain things.I love my front row seat to the world !!!

[@1NavyLT]

Gabriel at it again. I enjoy your videos and hope you are staying safe, brother.

[@gohardorgohome7687]

Wow Malta looks amazing Gabe your living your life my man Be safe

[@horseplop9]

i loved this video and i liked how Gabriel showed us France real quick with a day trip

[@kanico1582]

16:40 most of the water we take here is not from sea water but water that is underground that have collected from the rain over millions of years that's how they had water in old times

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That makes sense, thanks. They're called aquifers in English.

[@kanico1582]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos yeh that's the word could not remember the word

[@suyogbonde6741]

Mind blowing experience through your eyes. Keep traveling with love.

[@mygoodnessmate]

I really love it when you dive into the water.

[@alanballard7466]

Look like to me he fell in the water, LOL

[@nickportelli3002]

Good old Gozo,where i grew up,more then 50 years ago.Love all your videos.

[@ea7111]

I really like & enjoy your laid-back way of showing everything.

[@Originalman144]

Great video, amazing water, rocks, and cliffs

[@alexlepre]

I'm from Malta, and I can tell you with all honesty that we have some awesome places to visit ,we are generally very friendly and kind but beware not all are the same character, arrogance is increasing with some people, traffic can be literally HELL with some disobeying traffic rules completely, concrete tower monsters with cranes all over are a common site ,we have restaurants to be proud of but choose wisely before deciding to dine. Do not miss GOZO our sister island which is less hectic but in summer can be a hellish place due to people visiting it. Comino is awesome but again expect overcrowding in the summer months. Hope you enjoy if you decide to visit the island.

[@CuriousConnoisseurs]

Dont forget that most People in Turist Jobs earn the minimum wage of 5€/ hour and they have to share a flat with many People.

[@MrWhoever]

is it still very crowded with tourists in september? thanks in advance

[@drakodyn4456]

Bro I'm sorry to say but generally almost all Maltese people will be a pain to talk to, well at-least in my area on the south. They always disrespect or try to pick a fight they can't finish.

[@RK-yn4wv]

I love malta..i from india..i want a job in malta country plz anybody help me .indian chef any resturant or hotel..how can get a job

[@abbasalichinikamwalla7958]

You are a damn daring lone explorer, be on land or water. You enjoy traveling to places where one would hesitate to go. I adore that. Hats off. Plus you manage to return back in time. I enjoy watching your videos 👏👏👌👍♥️

[@costitravel]

Another magnific video from Malta ! Safe travels !

[@viatravelers]

The island nation of Malta is a surreal beauty to explore in the Mediterranean Sea! Your trip is fun and inspiring to watch. The beer seems delicious too!

[@johnnytheirishman3387]

I love the Mediterranean! So beautiful

[@expattoby]

"So awesome, other than all the people." That's describes life pretty accurately...

[@anthonyspiteri4631]

Thank you Gabriel. For this wonderful video of Malta. May God bless you.

[@aliaksandranikovich6300]

A good walking tour along the streets and ways of Malta. 3:20 - an amazing place for the relax.

[@EquuleusPictor]

Malta is a historical site with amazingly preserved towns and villages. It is however NOT a beach or party destination. Every traveler needs to do a bit of research before coming to a place. Also, like everywhere at the med, July and August are too busy to properly enjoy Malta. Nothing beats the sweet and mellow climate and atmosphere you have in May, October and November. These are the best months to visit Malta.

[@briantravelman]

Most people would disagree about it not being a party destination. In fact, that's the biggest complaint I hear from visitors to the island, is that there is TOO MUCH partying. I agree though that it's certainly not a beach destination. I visited in late October and it was still very crowded. The island is a history lover's paradise, I will agree, but it's so expensive and there are people and buildings EVERYWHERE! There's almost no empty space on the island, to just get away from it all and be out in nature. I imagined Malta very differently. I expected it to have this exotic, untouched vibe, and it did to a certain extent, but it also had the vibe of a stereotypical vacation destination.

[@jerusalem4492]

Loved seeing Malta here, Gabriel! Especially Comino - beautiful!

[@chadyatouta7937]

Hello, can we get to know you. My name is Mohamed from Morocco. Can we get to know you? Wattsape [phone]

[@buttonmushroomsspawn3108]

Hey

[@lordofthestrings9475]

Thanks for the lovely scenes and positive review about Malta

[@JSC882]

Dear Gabriel, for the reader's information that old building which is a small fort is called 'It-Torri ta' Santa Marija' in Maltese or also known as the Comino Tower , which is a large bastioned watchtower on the island of Comino in Malta. It was built by the Knights of St.John in 1618, the fifth of six Wignacourt towers spreaded around the Islands of Malta and Gozo. More recently it was also in the film the 'Count of Monte Cristo' in 2002 as the ' Chateau d'If' . The film was directed by Kevin Reynolds and starred Richard Harris, James Caviezel, Dagmara Dominczyk, Guy Pearce and Luis Guzman.....

[@Yhabby]

I have been to Comino during pandemic and its amazing and not crowded at all.

[@Rose-ty9lg]

The best investment that you can do it in your life is to travel, anywhere that you go you're flipping another page in your amazing life, if you love to travel go and don't stop, it's beautiful to know other cultures to me it's a excellent therapy.

[@tomgan5783]

Celida Zuniga that’s exactly what life should be about! Making memories! Nothing material can compare in the end.

[@jonrepvlogs9102]

Yes, traveling while you can,I'm working in dubai travel agency,come here

[@pandahungry8000]

Facts. I’m planning to travel Europe for awhile visiting 8 countries including Malta. Travel is essential

[@michaelahass2695]

Celida...great comment 👏👏👏👏👏

[@alimehrez5319]

Good for you. You are having fun. This is what is life about

[@SystemCrasher113]

Wish you could get some drone footage of a place like that Castle in the middle of this video. That would be even more Epic!

[@carmenbonello5106]

Hey Gab, thank you for the memories of Malta ,Gozo, best place on earth

[@shaheershujaat2223]

Amazing video Gabriel well done 😊😊❤️❤️

[@a.n.6374]

I traveled there last week and instantly remembered I've seen much of the stuff in this oldish video of yours.

[@graceonline320]

Love Malta. Happy memories.

[@brynteelingtheriverthieves3266]

I love Malta 🇲🇹 been going since I was a child . Can’t wait to get back there

[@cobra_sales]

glad you like it I live there b'kara

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

We went to Gozo yrs back for a forghtnight staying at Xlendi in a fabulous apartment overlooking Xlendi Bay. My girlfriend talked me into swimming through the tunnel, I'm terrified of deep water, Jaws and all that lol Beautiful people and great food perfect weather. We chartered a boat and we circumnavigated Gozo and Comino island, a massive achievement for someone afraid of open water in a little boat 12 foot long with an outbound.. Jaws lurking to get me! probably. Superb vlog loved it Thankyou X

[@anonymoususer1007]

At about the 10:52-53 mark, those figurines were replicas of the Knights Templar. They had a major strong hold in the city, as well as the Knights Hospitallers.

[@anonymoususer1007]

@Jim Bob, I read two books on the Templars. I would read more, but they're almost all the same. Now, I'm trying to find one about the Slavic History.

[@johnrfalzon9450]

Beautiful Island, south of Italy in the Mediterranean. Enjoy the really friendly people & the help they give you. Beautiful weather. Value for money. Enjoy nightlife & the beautiful sightseeing on land and at sea. Good service. Genuine food. Traveling from one place to another with public transport and taxis. Enjoy Enjoy.

[@mariolosberg4257]

Malta is beautiful, and that sea-tunel is amazing...

[@jeangrice5462]

Beautiful video, so lovely to walk with you around this island. Can't believe how blue the sea is there. Have subscribed so look forward to seeing what you do next.

[@chadyatouta7937]

Hello, can we get to know you. My name is Mohamed from Morocco. Can we get to know you? Wattsape [phone]

[@Sonny0276]

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

[@j3sobieski628]

living vicariously thru your videos. thanks!

[@peterbynoe9457]

Stunning every single way,awseome footage spot on

[@stewstube70]

I travelled to Malta in1993, stayed for about 3 weeks during July. I remember visiting the blue lagoon on Camino but don't remember it being busy at all. Maybe its my faded memory or maybe I was immune to the crowds in my 20's :) I do remember it being almost unbearably hot though at times, 32C at night with no air conditioning!

[@Norman4949]

looks very touristy..non the less a awesome island to explore! thanks for all the great content

[@NSKDAYTODAYCHANNEL]

Wow, that looks beautiful!

[@richdt6312]

I went over the Christmas period. It was never busy as that and still around a nice warm 15-20 Celsius.

[@woofolliesmydog8628]

Yes, I was there mid December last year. Hardly any tourists....we even had 19 degrees C one of the days. I love Malta....going back next month after the school holidays finish.

[@yosafatwakur3884]

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[@tired_of_u_ppl7985]

I’ve been there and it’s absolutely beautiful if you want to avoid all the tourists just go in October or November 🤗 ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕

[@tomtwinspear7552]

Thank you as always Gabriel, love your work!

[@Seyirx]

Located everywhere on the Mediterranean coast is beautiful.

[@_____J______]

12:50 Cisk Lager, award-winning, iconic Maltese beer and flagship brand of the Farsons Brewery is celebrating its 90th birthday this year with a number of planned public events around Malta and Gozo and limited-edition packaging marking this milestone. Cisk was launched in 1929 after Scicluna's Bank took over the operations of one of its clients who was granted a temporary exclusive licence to manufacture Pilsner and Munchener type beers. The company became known as The Malta Export Brewery. The story of Cisk however, started much earlier than that, when Malta's first privately-owned bank was established by Giuseppe Scicluna in 1840.

[@Albert13tv]

great day trip, what a view!

[@pedrotaverasflow]

Great job!!!! wonderful Ireally appreciate you did so amazing tour in such short time!!!

[@wanderingspirit7021]

Another great vid Gabe. Thx!

[@willsadventures416]

We love your down to earth videos :-)

[@sushilapoudel5415]

Me too love country

[@kanico1582]

7:32 Those are the Maltese cctv, Gozo is like a journey to time most of the people who live there follow and think traditionally

[@mikedugumquick3535]

This is beautiful. Love the rocks!

[@RoadmanRich]

So glad I got to see the Arch in person before it collapsed ... nice video man enjoying the content

[@SpiceBoy7UK23]

mister Gabriel is re-inventing freedom! this channel deserves more views, more subscribers ( gonna happen very soon if you keep going)

[@QuitoCat]

Best time to visit Malta is October, which is still relatively warm. By then most of the tourists have left with the exception of the over 65s who chose to spend the British winter months in sunnier climes. We hired a car and seen everything we set out to see and do in the 10 days we were there. Loved Malta ♥️♥️ My favourite place was the small and picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk where we watched the fisherman bring in their catch on their small Luzzu's ( boats) Hope to return very soon.

[@abfoundation9282]

Hello annie

[@2x3x7.]

Loved the video. Thanks a lot.

[@kulik03]

Gorgeous landscapes, you earned a new sub!

[@pasqualeabarno]

Ciao... Gabriel... Grazie mille... For another magnific video from Malta... You have done a excellent job... God bless you... A lot of thanks to you... Saluti💢💎💎💎

[@nigelcrane384]

Really great camera work and high quality video. Keep up the good work!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Excellent, thanks.

[@jerrycruz9547]

I love your videos and commentary. You do a great job with your videos, you almost make me feel like I am there with you! :)

[@threecolours969]

This-is beautiful video great content and awesome weather conditions as well Weldon .

[@TOTAL457]

You captured our island pretty well. Thanks and well done.

[@ivyjones7967]

very beautiful i would say, i would love to wish here one day.

[@ismailimadudeen1984]

Egypt's Matrouh is very similar; in weather, nature, sea, atmosphere, etc. This shows how close the Mediterranean countries are! Love Malta.

[@crismoore6811]

Wow...first 2 minutes. Never remember Malta like this. It was remote in the 1970's. Really amazing then. Glad I went then.

[@fordhipo1493]

There weren't near as many tourists when I visited Malta in 1995. There were very few people at the Blue Lagoon back then. If you swam to the ocean side of the Blue Lagoon, there was a tube, approx. 10m long and 1m diameter that you could swim down when the water was still. Malta was also dirtier, noisier, and more polluted, and in Valletta, there were cats everywhere.

[@dawngw26]

this video caught my eye because I traveled to Malta in the early 2000's (in January) and absolutely LOVED it. It wasn't crowded... I do hate crowds so I think I won't want to visit during the summer. When we went to Gozo and Comino we took a ferry and saw ancient temples and old catacombs. Such a fascinating place. Your video inspires me to go take a hike and then jump into the water, that must have been amazing too. On the main island of Malta, there used to be these colorful painted buses that would take you all around the island, so easy and fun. I hear they shut those down. I wonder how it is now. I'll be back some day!

[@keanucharlesreeves2475]

Hello dear

[@farukkhan-ox6fm]

Hi

[@wayneleader2364]

Malta is amazing travel destinations. I have been about 20 years ago. Also back then you had old buses

[@jonrepvlogs9102]

My dream also, come here in dubai

[@adriancaldwell]

great video, brill soundtrack as ever !

[@Abbos1106]

The Golden Bay Area is actually very nice and less packed. When I went, there were few people in the beaches (as there are a few you have to walk to). Water was amazing and there were views for days. Also, there’s a sunset horse-back riding company nearby that has a tour for 2.5 hours for only 30 Euro’s. A steal!

[@ladyvalhalla7154]

Video so refreshing watching you swim🐱

[@jonrepvlogs9102]

Yes,come to dubai also

[@IanTmusic]

Thank you for visiting my country gabe amazing cant wait to visit i left malta 5 yeara ago now im living in iceland 🙂

[@samuel1121]

Another classic Gabe thanks

[@oneshotfly]

Thanks for the excellent coverage ...

[@lesleyanderson539]

I am going back to Malta in October and I can't wait

[@emiliamaiczek8443]

Lesley Anderson me too

[@serotonin3864]

This dude is wild....I love it

[@gregoryrust8626]

Really nice video Gabe, I enjoyed it very much

[@MathinusG]

Good to hear some conversation with other people.

[@mummy234]

Thank you for your good review of our Island mainly Gozo and Comino. It was much more beautiful before but now its being turned into a concrete jungle

[@Gamerbox89]

heq itlaq filkas ux.

[@PETSH0PB0YS1]

The old building in the background is where they filmed the end scene of The Count of Monte Christo.............I went many years ago............Amazing place !!!

[@marafarnham595]

Heaven Gabriel! Beautiful! Thank you! 😊☀️❤🙏😎 stay safe ❤

[@Barolo818]

looks fun and cool

[@HRVATSKA-re9pj]

I used to be mad when tourists would storm Zadar, CROATIA. But now during covid-19 I welcome everyone to my town over the summer, fill the streets and let us have a normal year like it use to be.!

[@MrAltimir]

Hrvatska is many levels over Malta!

[@globalteacheradventures]

Wow, that looks beautiful! Still haven't been there but definitely need to in the future... Maybe during the low season, though 😂

[@jaffarnaqvi8385]

Man this is amazing this is awesome

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool.

[@smoothstanley]

enjoyed this video tremendously....thanks Gabe!!

[@Swampzoid]

Spectacular scenery with a few scary drop offs. Have fun and be safe.

[@holly4330]

Wolters World said Malta could feel catastrophic for some people. Looks incredibly beautiful, with so much mind-blowing architecture and history. I'd love to visit either way. I really admire and envy your adventurousness and ability to move effortlessly from place to place. Happy continued travels!

[@riproar11]

To answer the water question, Malta has many days of rain during Autumn and Winter so in the past it would have been collected, but freshwater was also pumped from below ground.

[@rammehar8649]

Malta is a beautiful place .thank you for traveling Malta

[@williehannon4726]

My daughter visited The Blue Lagoon and described it exactly as you filmed it. Love how honest your videos are. Cheers Gabe

[@buttonmushroomsspawn3108]

Hi

[@Martek127]

Every time you complain about all the people remember you are one of all the people

[@ivaissaxitrid]

He thinks he's a vip or something

[@ianstewartorr8455]

You’re right in Scotland we say we are the people

[@glennhosick1514]

Wrong people! Who are critical of his choice! Some prefer the path well traveled! Some prefer the path less traveled! Its a our Right of choice! Don't interject on another human beings personal choice! Its not your call! As is it isn't theirs to interject on yours! Peace.

[@jonrepvlogs9102]

Exactly dude

[@veloc123]

@einniB retxeD have you got a crispy centre with a dark outer layer asking for a friend...?

[@salman-804]

I have done vacations in 35 Different countries around the world. But my visit to Malta in last June was amazing. The best place i ever visited. So much entertainment. Make sure you stay in ST-Julian's area.