Visit Malta - What You Should Know Before You Go to Malta

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What is Malta like? This travel Malta video deals with the similarities and differences between Malta and other holiday destinations. We cover Maltese cultural differences, food and other advice to have a great vacation in Malta.
Filmed in Mdina, Malta
Copyright Mark Wolters 2014

[@carmenpeters728]

Malta has restored a lot of buildings. Now they are working on the infrastructure. New roads, plumbing, and drainage system. It's a great time to be in Malta.

[@gracefenech5762]

Hi Mark thank you for your kind words about my home. I am Maltese and i`m proud of it,and yes it is true what you said that it is a very warm and welcoming island. I just hope that whoever decide to come and visit us they have a great time and will come back again;

[@MorbidMander]

This is perfect timing! I am an American, my husband is British and we're moving here next month so this was what I needed to see on my Sub videos. Very informative!

[@michaelcolello2735]

Just spent a week in Gozo and Malta. Blown away. Can't wait to go back.

[@heazy9744]

I love videos like this that are very informative in a short amount of time. Even including the small details like what type of plugs/adapters you'll be using. Thanks for this video!

[@khalidcarrillo1132]

Wow I would go just to try the food! It looks delicious! Especially the last plate you showed!

[@Ramsku]

Love it. I love Malta in summer the most. People tend to find the heat waves are extremely hot, but I was raised in Malta and for me that reminds me of my childhood. Will miss Malta this summer as I tend to visit every year but this year I cannot. So this video is great as gets me there in spirit.

[@daysleeper724]

Headed to London and Malta next month. My husband's been to both and knows a bit about where to go, etc..but I'm really excited to see everything!

[@francescazammit3241]

I live in Malta, and I think you said some amazing things! Thanks

[@orangpintar]

Just got back from Malta and Gozo, Walter's video is quite accurate. Unusually for November we had no rain although it was windy on Gozo. This was low season so not packed with tourists. Mdina and Valetta highly recommended. Don't miss the prehistoric temples in south Malta. Great food ... rabbit and pasta dishes were fantastic. Bus transport was very convenient and cheap.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Excellent video. Very informative and in depth. Great job explaining what to plan for and what to not to be too concerned about. Thank you.

[@blackcitroenlove]

I love that you love Malta:) A quick tip: To pronounce Mdina properly, add an "invisible I" before it--it should sound like "Imdina." The "invisible I" will help with words such as "mqarrun" as well.

[@mattmax11]

What part do you live in?

[@loveandletlove8529]

Before he said it I was curious to hear how he'd say the word should he mention it ,the way he said it or the way it is usually said in Malta...He is saying the schwa (or as it's often called in Malta a ''vokali tal-leħen''-''vowel of the voice'' (or simply the English short ''u'' sound in button, the sound in between ''ng'' and 'l' in ''triangle'' or any minimized vowels as the ''e'' in ''butter'')behind the ''m'' rather than before so he says muh-di-naa (in International Phonetic Alphabet ,/mədiːnæ/ rather than /əmdiːnæ/),haha,still getting it though :),And ,Yes, I like linguistics...

[@willows1976]

hi buddy thanks for ur nice coments we realy apriciate it hope to have all ur viewers over here in malta every one is more than welcome just rembere that we r a small iland not a big city like new York but still have many things to offer its a safe place cheap to go out good food cinemas discos night clubs pubs shops all over the place well we have a little bit of everything

[@andrewsciberras6260]

enjoyed watching you ime half maltese english and go every year, usually its people calling the island i see on here but you gave the island the thumbs up nice one

[@Matt-br8cg]

I was very happy when you started saying all does nice things about my home country hope you came again :)

[@CP140405]

Looking at a week in Malta a year from now... thanks for the videos...

[@christoc99]

Thanks Wolter!

[@DianaRamirez-io5gu]

Thank You! It was informative.Have a wonderful day.

[@speedtracker100]

I like very much your reviews ,esspecialy about Malta,thank`s.

[@Manwalkerinpark]

I used this video to help prepare for my Maltese trip. It helped out a lot! The only curve ball for Americans is dealing with soda. Mountain Dew does not exist, and Fanta is not orange soda as much as it is Polar's Orange Dry. Otherwise, the people are genuinely bi-lingual. Meaning that in all my interactions the pauses to think of the word that would happen, is more akin to when anybody can't think of the precise word i.e. "That umm...vehicle over there" opposed to "That 2-door coupe over there."

[@spdfrdm]

Thanks for the nice promotion to my beloved home country!! :) :) :)

[@LeeH84]

Im here at the moment your video helped alot

[@darrenaquilinapfso9903]

Glad you liked it. Im maltese :)

[@kellyconti5838]

i live here you actually said good things thx

[@woltersworld]

I loved my trip to Malta. May take my family there in 2017 for Easter :)

[@kellyconti5838]

hope you come :)

[@Spirex]

same

[@roveritis]

hi, Blue Lagoon on comino, Blue grotto is a cave in Zurrieq/Qrendi area (south of malta island) :)

[@yasminives3489]

im from malta too proud to be maltese

[@AMETLER]

Thank you very much.

[@woltersworld]

AMETLER you are very welcome!

[@dustyjane]

Thanks so much for this. Going there in the beginning of October. Your videos are always great!

[@woltersworld]

dustyjane thank you dustyjane! we will have a couple more Malta videos out this weekend/early next week so hope they can help too!

[@rachelaquilina3928]

also for younger people we have paceville where there is lots of bars and clubs

[@woltersworld]

rachel aquilina cool. I may be back next year so hopefully can have some fun there too

[@Noodles37UK]

+rachel aquilina where can i get prostitutes. are they still in gzira?

[@acidicsalt7214]

thanks for the positive comments ^-^ im Maltese btw ;3

[@loredanapace8]

Valleta For Thosewanting to come recently Has Changed to be Modern ;) Very Beutiful and Cool

[@rmfalco6288]

As a Maltese I chuckled at your pronunciation of pastizzi and Ftira hehe..also note that comino has the blue lagoon and not Blue grotto. Blue grotto is located in another part of the main island.

[@citygo7926]

I was actually wondering about that, he keeps saying Blue Grotto, Comino, I actually thought there were two :-) Lovely country :-)

[@marioscicluna6057]

Nice Vid.... correction re shops... "normal" shop hours here are 9am - 1pm and 4:pm - 7 pm Mon - Friday, 9am - 1pm Saturdays. Closed on Sundays. But shops in cities like Valletta are generally open from 9am - 7pm straight. FYI.

[@JonscottTurco]

Thanks for the informative content :)

[@jackodonohoe1999]

I've been to malt twice and I want to go back again!

[@woltersworld]

jackodonohoe1999 It was a really nice visit.

[@okane0ginkou]

You should make a travel guide show. That would be so cool

[@Dzsezusz]

it was very informative, thank you :)

[@LE-kf4ql]

Here in Malta we also learn a 3rd language; Italian or Spanish or French or German

[@yourthoughtamazesme]

Hotel booked in Valletta for June…can't wait. Malta looks and sounds incredible. Also delighted to know sooooooo many Catholic churches exist there. :)

[@woltersworld]

+yourthoughtamazesme eat the rabbit :) I really had a nice time

[@sandroking1125]

I LIVE IN MALTA ITS THE BEST ITS SMALL BUT BEAUTIFUL

[@paperbutterflywing]

this is perfect thank you!! I am planning a trip to Malta next year!

[@woltersworld]

Ang nz Glad we can help. I will have the 5 love and hates of Malta and Top 10 Malta out over the next week and a half so please keep an eye out for them.

[@bohemianwriter1]

Then you might find me on a beach bar with a pirate sign that says "Keep to the code", drinking an umbrella drink, smoking a joint...

[@bohemianwriter1]

bohemianwriter1 It's a beach bar just by St. Julian...

[@alohadubs7683]

I wanna move to Malta. I already live in one of the nicest places in North America, so... btw I did research. Ik that they speak English, and us multiple islands. I also know that the Malta military holds some very good events. And that it is nature paradise over there.

[@jass4969]

Good job ji

[@jeremycamilleri1216]

Thanks for the nice words mate 😏

[@gideonkwofie5812]

Very informative bro

[@elisaschembri2383]

who loves Malta! me cause i live there and they have very good service there is also an acuaruim there with loads of sea animals and it has very good weather and i suggest coming in summer not in winter cause in summer the weather is perfect but in winter there is alot of rain and storms

[@stevehaseldine4987]

Hey Mark.. Tell the people to use the public transport ..You can travel all day for €1.5 Euro .. Many restaurants in Valleta also do Breakfasts and Brunch .. Good video though

[@marieangelvenarsian6595]

I really want to go to Malta for our honeymoon......omg love it!

[@woltersworld]

+Marie Angel Hernandez it would be nice, people are nice, good food, nice weather (though a bit windy) there are sandy beaches some places too, the diving is nice. and I guess you could fit in some snuggle time as well :) congrats on the nuptials!

[@christoc99]

I hope your honeymoon went great!! How did you like Malta??tell us gtell us1

[@naomipisani4937]

I live malta

[@jadetabonemoran7385]

Naomi Pisani me too I live in malta and I'm from Malta I'm gonna say a word in Maltese bongu it means hello

[@supremeleader6867]

Kylise Borg same

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

I'd love to visit Malta. It looks beautiful. I first need to find a job to save money :P Nice video, Mark!

[@boybyee6994]

Its pretty cheap. BTW MCDONALDS IS SOOO GOOD HERE LMAO

[@joytrammell5407]

Where is the best place to eat lunch in Valleta? What is the best thing to see or do in one day?

[@tik4su]

Glad you like our little island and 10x for the nice words about our people. Malta is "awesome", as Americans say.....hahahaha.

[@beba12340]

Wow nice place i want to work there but its very hard if you are in the philippines

[@itztaytaygaming7589]

I live in Malta!😃

[@anajohnnylee]

Just came back from Malta. I think you will find that the prices have gone up since your last visit, it's even more expensive than Italy where I currently live.

[@mokumboi19]

I think you meant to say the Blue LAGOON is on Comino. The Blue GROTTO is on the south side of the main island. But yeah... Malta is wonderful and very cheap.

[@hardcorecollector9046]

in from Malta

[@stevenwestern8199]

I have wanted to visit Malta for a very long time, the ancient ruins, any WWII sites. Have you included any of these sites on another video. What is the best way to get to Malta from the US? Love your stuff

[@woltersworld]

Steven Western fly via Rome or Paris

[@lyndaagius1326]

I am from Malta dont come in the winter it is ugly in summer it is beautiful

[@bonniejoffi9818]

I'm a Cameroonian base in Togo

[@carmensalibavidal9128]

Thank you for showing us Malta in fact my brother lives there with his girlfriend 😊

[@540revolution]

Hi, i would like to know about seafood, especially about crabs and lobsters, are they for sell there, in restaurants, how expensive? And what else you recommend from sea food? Thank you

[@DoorisJ]

How’s the safety? Any sketchy people at night? Is there amazon prime? Public transit?

[@Anthropophagus]

I'll be going to Malta in about a week I'll be staying near the bridge to the Manoel Island. I was wondering if any locals could recommend some good restaurants that aren't expensive tourist traps? We're not really into fancy restaurants, probably gonna live off of fast food (we do want to try local stuff though, of course).

[@NoeleenGrima]

to be honest.. it is easy to find restaurant that offer maltese food. i dont think there are any restaurants with expensive tourist traps...here.. the locals and tourists eat in the same restaurants.. since it is a small island. i would recommend you to go marsaxlokk, valletta, mdina, golden bay, mellieha, birgu, comino, gozo (many places - small er island than Malta and you go by ferry)...

[@followyourbliss973]

What are the best ways to get there from Italy? Do Americans need visa? How much is accommodation? Is it easy to get around? Thanks.

[@corntrolliovideorama3423]

My finances family is a very well known family in Gozo

[@eliasbinyakub9793]

a love country I go malta help any body take waey malta

[@nicoleferretti2808]

my family is from Malta and I'm pretty sure from medina. my grandparents go there once or twice a year. I'm hoping to go there one day to meet some of my family ❤️

[@nicoleferretti2808]

and FYI, Pastizzi is delicious 😋

[@peresso_6836]

+Nicole Ferretti pastizzi is the plural pastizz/a is singular ;)

[@nicoleferretti2808]

Kenny McCormick oh i didnt know that thanks!

[@peresso_6836]

+Nicole Ferretti no problem. You're lucky to have family from mdina :)

[@wp_lb4_972]

Im from Malta

[@mingmalamagurung5002]

Gabriel Jesus can international student get job in malta or not dude... is malta good for international student.. i am also coming to malta to study.. bachelor of business in middlesex university.. can you give any info.. dude?

[@rebeccasciclunarizzo1851]

I'm Maltese :) thank you so much for all the positive comments!

[@kemi9403]

I'm from Egypt and i love Malta and I really wish i could go there!

[@rebeccasciclunarizzo1851]

awhhh how sweet, maybe youll be able to visit sometime! Egypt and its history are beautiful

[@kemi9403]

Rebecca Scicluna Rizzo thank you! You're very kind

[@kingbutterknubs1369]

I'm going for a whole month at the end of August! if you've got any info for me, let it on me!

[@rebeccasciclunarizzo1851]

if you want you could message me on facebook and i could give you some tips :)

[@bobbypaluga4346]

I would love to visit Malta, the beaches, the history. I understand they have ancient caves with lots of Ancient Greek I've heard from friends in the U.K. That islands around Italy as well as Spain are the most popular places to visit from England, with Malta down the list. Maybe that has to do with nightlife drinking, drugging, nudity, etc being more popular on the Spanish, Italian Islands. I'm just interested in great beaches and interesting WWII historical sites to visit, as well as the ancient stuff. I don't need to get bombed or have drugged sex with people who's names I won't remember in the morning. If that's your thing, great. I don't live in Europe so a visit isn't a casual deal I can make any time I wish with cheap Ryan Air tickets. People talk a lot about Fero, never heard of the place, Portugal maybe.

[@GmodForDays]

Want to take a trip there this summer. What are cannabis laws there? Do people smoke casually?

[@BladeboyGames]

Why don't you have your own show travel on the Travel channel?,You'd do so well!

[@repentsinners5764]

Daneris Vega Pacifico uu7

[@hideonhidden2430]

i wanna come to malta with friend , what are room prices outside center , how good rooms can i get ????

[@Traveler-PKK]

how do you get around if you don't have a car? Can you rent a car - is it expensive?

[@Tinilbleach]

Basically. I am maltease. So basically Malta is a small island. Busy, Hard working and Beautiful Island! There are many famous restaurant and historic buildings/ items. One of the world's largest Cannons is in Malta. The climate is often sunny but you better come in summer cause right now it's kinda cold and rainy.. The sea is heaven Malta is one of the best places to go relax next to a calm sea and drink some wine/cocktails. There are many typical Maltease starters and foods. and i think you should give them a try! Gozo is also a great place to visit. it's only like 30minutes away by boat? It's just simply beautiful! the town is really small and peaceful at times. If you are a bit funky You should go to Paceville in Malta which is basically a place filled with discos Gambling ect. But be careful.. Drunk people might hurt you :( Malta is also known for it's kind heart, most of the people will stop and help you, unless they don't know the type of subject or are in a hurry. We use the Euros like the video said. Basically here we have Maltease transport which is kinda lame Cause you have to book for your Tal'Linja Card from before so you can benefit of riding the bus at a cheap price. Need more info. Just reply with your question

[@Roni-pv7tr]

+WoozworldStarzz that nice，i plan to come to Malta for study, may i know your? i am from China . FB or ?

[@Tinilbleach]

I'm AngieFrendo.. I am actually a teenager but i will help you if you need advice on the place :)

[@karutta21]

+Barry China Hi Barry , If you're planning to study in Malta , you can either choose a school and they'll take care of everything or else don't book anything and apply with lifelonglearning. ( non-eu) they pay around 70euro for the whole course. 2 /4hrs per week 6 months.

[@simplytiana4758]

Clorox Bleach also Camino is a gorgeous place with clear crystal clear water . Ah it's so beautiful

[@djhero115]

italian we speak too Sir!!!!!

[@CultofThings]

Looks like one giant castle

[@thedukesofdissapointment2928]

i live in malta and i really want to go to amarica

[@ltt2596]

I live in America and want to live in Malta!

[@ramkrishna5899]

I will try to come in your country for study.

[@NordikFilm]

Seems like a relaxed "mañana" place. How much for the ferry to Italy ?

[@woltersworld]

NordikFilm I am not sure, but I don't think it is that bad as my buddy was like "we can just hop on" like it was not a bad cost

[@195ization]

I am Maltese! There is a catamaran service from VALLETTA to POZZALLO (sicily), but not straight to italy. You can go as a passenger or you can take a car with you. 60-ish euros per passenger and 130-ish for a car. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes. In my opinion if you're not planning on a road trip catch an airmalta flight to catania it will only take 25 minutes to arrive and you will arrive straight in the heart of sicily. Then to go to italy you have to catch a ferry from MILAZZO or PALERMO.

[@wifflz5551]

next week baby malta , time to see family

[@aleksbasi]

FYI It's called Mdina not Medina. The latter is a city in Saudi Arabia.

[@marksaid6587]

Alex Vasiliadis, Mdina is the current name we call it now, but until the time of the Knights of St John's era it was still called by its original name, Medina. Plus, for certain foreigners is a bit hard to pronounce "md" together in the beginning of a word.

[@simhedgesrex7097]

Mark Said I'm a foreigner and I learned. It's not hard.

[@marksaid6587]

I assure you, *****, it is a bit hard. Even for us Maltese, because to be able to pronounce it well we usually add an 'i' in front of the name during conversations. Us Maltese we put the 'i' in front and the foreigners put an 'e' between the 'M' and the 'd'.

[@Tinilbleach]

+Alexios Vasileiadis People may call it what they want. It's nice that they use historic names not just the crap we have these days. That will really get them enthuastic from where the name actually originated. i say let each person to be free in how they pronounce or say words unless it's something completly different

[@MubarakAbdulla887]

I repeated the video when I heard him say Medina, However I think its ok because they have the same origin "المدينة" even though Maltese similar to Maghribi doesn't pronounce the Alif "ا" so it becomes Lmdina "لمدينة"

[@JC-ce8uw]

Is it safe for a solo female to travel?

[@Gozitan246]

I'm pretty sure that the water from the tap is not drinkable !

[@ryanthekink7181]

+Gozitan246 its safe but you better drink normal water

[@stormywindmill]

We were there September 2019 the taps (Faucet) in our 4star hotel room hand do not drink signs on them

[@MBVDChannel]

Everything is awesome, except public transport. You can not rely on it at all, especially during the weekends

[@thewatchaddictMT]

whos seeing this on may 2017

[@thephoenix3155]

Malta speaks English because it used to be a British colony until 1964.😊

[@enderneil]

I'm a Maltese person lives in the south and i watched this vid and ye but one thing is bad and a bit expensive are... Video games ye..

[@licia2884]

I am maltese

[@andrewvanrhoberts]

In your opinion, what country has the the best Pizza?

[@woltersworld]

***** Italy of course :)

[@bohemianwriter1]

Napoli in Italy has the best pizza...

[@TheMaltamonument]

i took pizza in Rome and it sucked HARD! I've had tons of better pizzas in Malta. In my opinion Maltese restaurants have the best value for money food. The quality is good in most restaurants and the portions are usually large. Beverages are quite cheap compared to European standards (in Rome and Paris a coca cola costs 4 euros in restaurant, in Malta it costs 1.50-2).

[@muvi71]

***** Malta :-)

[@vaniaL1980]

TheMaltamonument Rome, unless you find the little side-streets, tends to cater to tourists. Naples has the best pizza in the world, though.

[@leannehearts5215]

If you want to come to MALTA ask me because I m maltese

[@redcamel5990]

The place M'dina is pronounced em dina not medina, M'dina is where my Nannu (grandpa) is from

[@TheBatista86]

im gonna go to malta next month , do you know any good website to found my own place and how much gonna cost me?

[@woltersworld]

+TheBatista86 I stayed with friends while u was there but I would use TripAdvisor to see what's available

[@TheBatista86]

ok thanks

[@dangerousthapa6962]

job for asian student ?

[@milenaspiteri5265]

Lol that's not how you pronounced Mdina other than that I think it was a good description of Malta ( btw I'm Maltese)

[@leannehearts5215]

Maltese too

[@kurtcaruana5241]

Hope you enjoy our country "grazzi hbieb" 😂😂

[@lennonpolo]

I'd like to know what he thinks is cheap?

[@whhammers9427]

$1.25 a night for a 5 star hotel.

[@lennonpolo]

If only!

[@LisaMarie-xb2el]

im from malta. if you wish to ask any question, go ahead and ask me😊

[@UsmanGhani-vd9ze]

Hello ?

[@markruby8480]

Seriously though where are you going in the US that they dont accept a $50 or a $100 bill? ignore the sign next time 1:08

[@rominagad2502]

As long as you're not coming to shop it's cheap 😅😅