{"id":3209,"date":"2015-11-07T13:00:05","date_gmt":"2015-11-07T21:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/?p=3209"},"modified":"2019-08-27T04:43:23","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T11:43:23","slug":"our-moscow-guides-travel-to-malta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/our-moscow-guides-travel-to-malta","title":{"rendered":"18 Fun Facts about Malta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Moscow is not at its best in November, so our Moscow guide Vera packed a bag and escaped to Malta.<br \/>\nTo say that \u00a0Malta has\u00a0sophisticated cuisine, charming atmosphere and golden beaches means to say nothing. Here&#8217;s Vera&#8217;s story about Fun Facts about Malta!<\/p>\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_63046\"  width=\"1070\" height=\"602\"  data-origwidth=\"1070\" data-origheight=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O-MHBWDj2Co?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Traveling to Malta in Autumn<\/h2>\n<p>I didn\u2019t know much about this mysterious place before I finally decided to visit the Maltese islands a few weeks ago. I couldn`t even imagine how picturesque and marvelous this little sovereignty is, how many secrets it keeps.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the fact that the weather was not that pleasant during first two days, I still kept myself very busy visiting the archaeological museums and numerous fortresses, tasting the most delicious ice -cream in my life, seeing fantastic cathedrals and listening to their divine services and, finally, enjoying local melodious language.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3227\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/visit_malta.jpg\" alt=\"malta guide\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/visit_malta.jpg 816w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/visit_malta-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/visit_malta-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/visit_malta-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Later on the sun came out and the storm abated, so I decided to explore the Maltese shore with its caves and amazing beaches. How surprised was I when I found out that after the storm the water was still so warm to swim in! I rented a boat and went to great lagoons where I could see millions of colorful corals under blue and clear water. The very next day I could not stop looking around and noticing how many people were jogging along quay even at 6 am!<\/p>\n<p>Malta has special romantic atmosphere where you can feel relaxed and live every moment of your life!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3224\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_vacation.jpg\" alt=\"malta beach\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_vacation.jpg 816w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_vacation-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_vacation-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_vacation-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Fun facts about Malta:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1. The word Malta came from ancient Greek with the meaning of \u00abhoney\u00bb;<\/li>\n<li>2. Malta consists of three inhabited (Malta- Gozo -Comino) and three not inhabited islands. Comino is a small island which houses just one hotel.<\/li>\n<li>3. Gozo is 14km long, keeps many attractions such as ancient Citadel and Stone Age Temples, connected to Malta by ferry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3221\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_holidays.jpg\" alt=\"Boats in Malta\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_holidays.jpg 816w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_holidays-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_holidays-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_holidays-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4. The population of Malta is under 450 000 and covers 316 sq.km., making it one of the world&#8217;s smallest and most densely populated countries;<\/li>\n<li>5. Valletta was officially recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, being the smallest national capital in the European Union;<\/li>\n<li>6. Malta achieved its independence on 21<sup>st<\/sup> September 1964, and joined European Union in 2004;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3228\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/visiting_mata.jpg\" alt=\"malta facts\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/visiting_mata.jpg 816w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/visiting_mata-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/visiting_mata-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/visiting_mata-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7. The Maltese cuisine is delicious, the main dish is a steamed octopus with vegetables and spices;<\/li>\n<li>8. Malta drives on the left;<\/li>\n<li>9. Busses are the primary method of public transport, they became a popular tourist attraction. They are comfortable and easily connected to each other, you don\u2019t even need to take a taxi. That made me thinking: why <a href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/moscow\/tours\/bus-tour-in-moscow\">tour bus Moscow<\/a> is not that popular among tourists? \u00a0It&#8217;s a fun way to city the city!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3221\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_holidays.jpg\" alt=\"Boats in Malta\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_holidays.jpg 816w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_holidays-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_holidays-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_holidays-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10. Malta is a popular tourist destination with 1.6 million tourist per year, its three times more people than local residents;<\/li>\n<li>11. It will take you 8 hours to get from Italy to Malta by ferry. Every morning I saw a gigantic motor vessel which was slowly approaching to Maltese bay;<\/li>\n<li>12. The official languages of Malta are English and Maltese. There are a lot of recommendable international schools on the island for students with different levels where they have a chance to learn English;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3222\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_things_to_do.jpg\" alt=\"Malta tourism\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_things_to_do.jpg 816w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_things_to_do-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_things_to_do-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_things_to_do-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>13. There are 300 sunshine days a year on Malta and in November the sea is pretty warm (up to 24 C or 75 F);<\/li>\n<li>14. There are over 350 churches on the Maltese islands;<\/li>\n<li>15. There are no natural lakes or rivers in Malta;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3226\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/travel_to_malta.jpg\" alt=\"malta beach\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/travel_to_malta.jpg 816w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/travel_to_malta-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/travel_to_malta-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/travel_to_malta-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>16. Modern mythologists consider Malta to be a part of Atlantis;<\/li>\n<li>17. The University of Malta is one of the oldest in Europe, it was founded in 1592;<\/li>\n<li>18. Tarxien is a temple on Malta, this well-preserved beauty is the oldest free-standing structure in the world, dating to approximately 3150 BC. Older than the Egyptian Pyramids (2630 BC\u20132611 BC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3223 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_tourism.jpg\" alt=\"malta_tourism\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_tourism.jpg 816w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_tourism-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_tourism-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_tourism-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3220\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_gozo.jpg\" alt=\"Malta sunset\" width=\"612\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_gozo.jpg 612w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_gozo-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_gozo-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_gozo-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/malta_gozo-576x768.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moscow is not at its best in November, so our Moscow guide Vera packed a bag and escaped to Malta. 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