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Travel Blogs from Marsalforn
Whirlwind
... as it was still the most efficient way of hitting up the main Gozitan sights.
The highlight was probably Ramla Bay, a beautiful red-sand beach that was wonderfully deserted by Maltese standards, at least during the late morning. The only problem was that our stop was only for 30 minutes, not allowing much time to enjoy beach, and really not making it worthwhile to even take a dip.
A drive through Gozo is beautiful, as it's far more green ...
Hoho
... here. We find a nice glass shop and have a look through there, I could have bought so many beautiful things but of course they would be in bits when we got home. Franchesca wants to do the horse and buggy thing but too pricey, we eventually find the famous cafe Fontanella and as it is famous for its cakes we have cake. It also famous for bad service but it was OK. Cake was OK too, had better, great view over the ramparts. ...
Gotta go to Gozo!
... all the way up the main street.
First Mass in that Saint’s church (for us this is the Madonna). Then the brass band works it’s way up the street over the next 3 hours – helped along at every stop, any there were many, by the bottle of Jameson and Coke being doled out to every thirsty trumpet and horn blower. By the time the band groggily made it to the top of the town it was well past midnight so time to set off these very interesting ...
On the up and up!
Following the Istanbul overnights, the first sea day we have is always a terrible day. Reason being the staff are so run down from partying for 48 hours that one single 5 hour sleep before a 12 hour day at work is simply not enough. We all know kids don't rest, so first thing at 10 am, the playroom was populated with unwanted children. You could see it on all the faces of the YC's, just leave us alone. Everyone does not have the proper frame of mind to converse even amongst staff, ...
Sightseeing and Swimming
Today after a bit of a late start as Mel slept in till 10am, my Uncle Charlie, Mel and I headed out for a day around Malta. We started by going to Zurrieq to take a little boat through the blue grotto which is about six caves off the southern coast of Malta. The water was so clear that when we got close to the cliffs you could see right down below the surface of the water. ...
Location
Other places to stay in Marsalforn
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Calypso Hotel
Marina Street, Marsalforn | 4 star hotelfrom $88- Ffriendly Calypso
- Can;t believe the negative comments
- Thank you Trip Advisor!!
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MaryAnne Joe Apartments
B Rabat Road Marsalforn, Marsalforn | Hotel -
Atlantis Hotel
Qolla Street, Marsalforn | 3 star hotelfrom $89 -
TA Silvano Flat
C Battery Road , Marsalforn | Hotel -
Electra Guest house
Vally Road, Marsalforn | Hotel -
Sea Shell Flats Ii
Marsalforn | 2 star hotel -
Marsalforn Guesthouse
Rabat Road, Marsalforn | Hotel -
1 Kaccatur Flats
Xaghra Road , Marsalforn | Hotel -
Lantern Guest House - BAHIM hotel
Qbajjar Rd, Marsalforn | Hotelfrom $54
