Towns and Villages

Aci Trezza is a town in Sicily about 7 miles north of Catania, with a population of around 5,000 people. The town is technically a part of Aci Castello, but it has long outgrown the need for outside administration and is largely autonomous. Read More

Attard is well known for being the home of the President's Palace. It is a mostly residential area, which makes it a relatively peaceful place. It is situated between Mdina and Valletta and transport is easy. San Anton Gardens surround the President's Palace and are open to visitors. During the... Read More

Buggibba is one of Malta's largest seaside resort towns. The coastline promenade stretches from Salina Bay to St Paul's Bay taking in some of the Islands' best open sea views and a vista over to St Paul's Island. The shore is rocky, but that has not prevented the resorts' appeal. The flat rocks... Read More

Empuriabrava is one of the largest marinas in the world. It is located on the coast of Girona (Catalonia, Spain). Empuriabrava was originally built on a swamp, and was transformed into a touristic community with original planning in 1964 and completion in 1975. The town has more than 30km of... Read More

Figueres is the birthplace of the great artist Salvador Dalí. Apart from this it is also a very attractive town, with shops, open-air cafés, majestic houses and a lot of magic. The indisputable centre of attraction is the Dalí Theatre Museum, where one can see works such as 'Galarina', 'The... Read More

This is a seaside town whose beaches and coves captivate visitors. It boasts an extraordinary natural environment in which to explore and experience traditions, history and gastronomy. Visitors can get away from it all and try all kinds of activities (hiking, Nordic walking, diving or... Read More

The tiny fishing village of Marsalforn on the north coast of Gozo has become the island's most popular summer resort. It offers various spots for swimming and water sports, and is well supplied with restaurants, bars and accommodation establishments. Read More

Mdina is the old capital of Malta. It is a medieval town, with narrow quiet streets, situated in the centre of the island. It is also known as the "Silent City" and commands a magnificent view of the Island. Today, no cars (other than those of a limited number of residents) are allowed in Mdina... Read More

Mellieha is to the North of the Island and offers the largest beach on Malta. It is a very popular area during summer, but it is worth renting a car if you are planning to stay there as it is about 20/30 minutes from St Julians. Read More

Most of the large cheap hotels are situated in Qawra. It is very busy, and is mostly populated by tourists however it is quiter that it's neighbouring Bugibba. It is within walking distance of Bugibba where you can find a number of bars and restaurants. It offers various types of accommodation... Read More