AllExperts > Malta 
Search      
Malta
Volunteer
Answers to thousands of questions
 Home · More Malta Questions · Question Library  · Free Encyclopedia ·
More Malta Answers
Question Library

Ask a question about Malta
Volunteer
Experts of the Month
Expert Login

Awards

About Us
Tell friends
Link to Us
Disclaimer

 
 
 
About Michelle Grech
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
Can answer travel related questions about the beautiful islands of malta & gozo. where to go and what to do off the beaten track. can also answer diving related questions.

   

You are here:  Experts > Cultures > Europe for Visitors > Malta

Questions Answered By Expert  Michelle Grech 
In Category  Malta

SubjectDate Asked

how many10/12/2009
  Q: ......... first of all this website is quite informative can you tell me how many indian and ...
  A: i have no idea how many indians and pakistani there are in Malta but certainly not a lot. It's not ...
Staying in Marsascala.10/10/2009
  Q: My partner and I are staying in an apartment in Marsascala from the 14th - 21st November this year. ...
  A: There are quite a few bars and restaurants in Marsascala but as you heard most of the night life is ...
for pakistani10/6/2009
  Q: i am from pakistan.with due respect i wana ask taht i am going to malt for work .can i find job ...
  A: being a citizen of a non-european union country you will need a work permit to work here. these ...
living in malta.9/5/2009
  Q: I'm moving to Malta at the end of September. for five to six months as im going studying at the ...
  A: on the whole i would say malta is cheaper than most western european countries. however, certain ...
Bargin Flight Info?9/1/2009
  Q: Greetings Michelle, I will be in Greece for 8 days and then I need to schedule a one way flight for ...
  A: i think the only airline that flies from mainland greece is airmalta. there are regular charters to ...
Maltese Music/The Malta Experience8/23/2009
  Q: Some years ago (c. 1994) I bought an LP (vinyl) from "The Malta Experience", a cine/video of Maltese ...
  A: my first thought would be to contact the malta experience but if they can't help you i wonder who ...
cruise lines7/10/2009
  Q: What cruise lines stop in Malta? I would like to take a cruise in the Mediterranean in 2010 with a ...
  A: In the last few years Malta was placed on the route of a lot of Mediterranean Cruises. This is ...
Malta in October7/4/2009
  Q: could advise what the weather would normally be like and also could you suggest an area to stay that ...
  A: October is one of the most pleasant months in Malta for the reason that the summer heat would have ...
job6/19/2009
  Q: i am a student in malta and i am from india n i would like to do job in malta any one help me
  A: Jaisal, it depends what kind of job you're looking for. if you want a job in the hospitality sector ...
working5/16/2009
  Q: i was just wondering how the economic crisis is affecting the availability of jobs in Malta as i ...
  A: Martin Although the situation does not seem as bad as in other countries, the tourist industry ...
work and living5/8/2009
  Q: i will be traveling to Malta for the summer to work and i was wondering generally what is the rate ...
  A: the minimum wage in Malta is Eur3.66 per hour, and i'm guessing that the hourly pay in bars would be ...
Costs!4/19/2009
  Q: staying in the Solana Hotel in Melleiha on a Bed and Breakfast basis. How much does a meal cost? how ...
  A: I would budget for an average of Eur20/per person for every meal - this would be a one course meal, ...
Travel plans4/1/2009
  Q: I want to visit Italy and Gozo during the same vacation. If I visited the Rome area then took a ...
  A: not sure how long the train ride from rome to sicily, prob catania is but the ferry is a min of 3 ...
salary3/31/2009
  Q: cost of living etc...
  A: this depends on so many factors, it's difficult to answer. A single person earning Eur18,000 can ...
Students summer job in Malta3/12/2009
  Q: I and my friend are looking for summer job as waitress or hotel workers in Malta. Is it possible to ...
  A: i think it is better if you look around for a job when you're here however there is no harm in ...
Temperatures2/28/2009
  Q: hOW DO i FIND EXACT HISTORICAL DAILY TEMPS FOR mALTA FOR 2006,7,8? wE ARE THINKING OF BEING IN mALTA ...
  A: Sorry but i don't know where you can find historical temperatures...i tried looking on the net but ...
Temperatures2/27/2009
  Q: hOW DO i FIND EXACT HISTORICAL DAILY TEMPS FOR mALTA FOR 2006,7,8? wE ARE THINKING OF BEING IN mALTA ...
  A: water in october would be around 20-21 degrees and still warm enough to swim. re accomodation there ...
Accomodation2/23/2009
  Q: I am staying in Malta from 1st of april to 10th of May. I need to budget but cant find apartment ...
  A: i would try to get in touch with the agency Simon Mamo (www.simonmamo.com) as they have the largest ...
spending money in Malta?2/16/2009
  Q: My boyfirend and I are holidaying in Bugibba for 1 week from 13th May 2009, on a self catering ...
  A: That's a very difficult question to answer as it all depends what you intend to do! Malta is ...
Clothes2/14/2009
  Q: Usually go to my beautifull Malta in the summer but will be there in March this year as well. Will ...
  A: yes you will need a coat, cardigans for the warmer mornings, shoes and socks and pullovers. You will ...
Malta Visit Relatives - Rail through Europe2/9/2009
  Q: I live in California with my best friend who is 100% Maltese. We spent a week in Malta in 2002 and ...
  A: I'm not much of an expert with European Rail journeys since my area is Malta but this is what I ...
Easter in Malta1/30/2009
  Q: I am arriving for a holiday in Malta on the evening of 4th April at approx 9pm. I am aware the ...
  A: as a rule supermarkets do not open on sudays here...any sunday. however down the road from portomaso ...
white dolphin hotel1/22/2009
  Q: hi i have a holiday booked for august this year i would like to book penthouse apartments for my ...
  A: unfortunately i can only find 2 telephone numbers of the place. i tried phoning them to get an email ...
relocation for retirement12/17/2008
  Q: I am thinking of retirement on Malta. Could you possibly provide me with more details of law ...
  A: Robert Unfortunately I am not an expert on this subject however i believe that you will find most ...
The Maltese12/2/2008
  Q: I hope it’s all right to ask you a cultural question rather than specifically geographical. Since ...
  A: Maltese is not a dialect of Arabic but a language in it's own right. Yes there is a lot of Arabic ...
Ferries & schengen visas11/19/2008
  Q: I am driving to Malta through Italy with my Russian girlfriend, who has a Schengen visa. what are ...
  A: sorry for delay but i'm away on holiday. the easiest entry point is with the virtu ferries catamaran ...
Weather and Events In May11/18/2008
  Q: I am going to Malta through all of May 2009 and will be there also for the first 2 weeks of June. I ...
  A: Yes the weather would have warmed up although not extremely as it would be in July and August. The ...
Jobs10/21/2008
  Q: Thank you
  A: not sure about job shortages in Malta, the financial services industry always seems to be recruiting ...
cost10/14/2008
  Q: i want to go to malta for a 3 night break in november (13th-16th) i wanted to know if euros are used ...
  A: yes the euro is the national currency here. a meal - a pizza and a bottle of wine would cost you ...
Spending Money9/29/2008
  Q: I am looking to spend some time in Malta during the peak summer season next year. I have my dual ...
  A: let's start with the simple one, transport. buses are very cheap here every trip will cost you about ...
how much money do i need ?9/7/2008
  Q: I'm going to malta in october for 1 week with my mum and two daughters. is it only euro's we can ...
  A: yes we use euros now. if you get any other currency you will have to exchange it in a bank or an ...
WHAT IS THE BEST PLACE TO VISIT IN MALTA7/18/2008
  Q: im visitng Malta in September and was wondering where the best place would be to go for a nice beach ...
  A: All the nice sandy beaches are on the northern side of the island. I think that the best area is ...
Lodging7/15/2008
  Q: I have booked a time share week at Halland International Resort Club in St Juliens. I can't find ...
  A: If you have a car than the location of the Halland is not so much of a problem and you will be able ...
employments7/13/2008
  Q: i want to know that for junior doctors, is it easy to find a job in government hospital for their ...
  A: i'm sorry but i don't know how these things work in Malta. All I know is that there is a shortage of ...
Costs and Temperature7/9/2008
  Q: Hey Michelle... We are from South-Arica and will be visiting Malta from 27 Dec. to 9 Jan. I have ...
  A: Marchann 1) The island is relatively small, the distance between luqa airport and the pergola is ...
Costs and Temperature7/4/2008
  Q: Hey Michelle... We are from South-Arica and will be visiting Malta from 27 Dec. to 9 Jan. I have ...
  A: 1 cost of a coca cola from a normal bar would be between Eur1 to Eur1.5 2. Average temperature ...
Weekend in Malta6/17/2008
  Q: I am a college student studying abroad in Florence, Italy from September until mid December. My ...
  A: the earlier you come after september the less chance of rainy days. september is still rather hot ...
Cost Of Malta6/14/2008
  Q: We are going to be visiting Malta for the first time next week. This is a budget holiday, and we ...
  A: Eur25 for lunch and dinner is going to be a bit tight...unless you have a sandwich, roll or a pie ...
Supermarkets5/28/2008
  Q: I'm travelling to Gozo in early June with my wife and eight month old son, arriving at Malta ...
  A: I'm sorry but at that time no supermarket/shops will be open either in Malta or in Gozo. i suggest ...
watersports in October4/23/2008
  Q: I am considering a holiday to Malta in the second half of October with our 2 teenagers. Where are we ...
  A: if you don't want to travel to the beaches you can stay at a hotel right on the beach either in ...
Visas for Malta4/22/2008
  Q: Me and my husband are South African residents, but are studying in Sweden with a temporary Swedish ...
  A: Yes. As you are in possession of a valid Schengen visa (Sweden is in the Schengen area) you can ...
petrol3/23/2008
  Q: Could you tell me the current price of petrol per litre? Thanks. Also - I would like to contact a ...
  A: the price of petrol is about Eur1.14 per ltr but at the moment its fluctuating quite a bit due to ...
Gays in Malta2/16/2008
  Q: Hey. Im a gay guy visiting malta. My dad lives here so I'm only here for a lil while but i come over ...
  A: The gay club scene is not that obviuos here but i managed to find a list of places for you, these ...
Accessible Transportation1/30/2008
  Q: I'm also going to Malta in September; however, I'm in an electric wheelchair. Can this country ...
  A: although in the past years there has been a marked improvemnet in this area and most public ...
Spending money and Gozo ferry11/24/2007
  Q: I am travelling to Valetta for 5 days in November with my girlfriend. we are staying half board and ...
  A: I think you are cutting it a bit fine...Lm60 might not be enough. I would for for at least Lm100 ...
Airport Transfers11/4/2007
  Q: my friend and I are staying at the Radisson in St Julien's. I was wondering how much a taxi there ...
  A: you can get airport transfers from the arrivals lounge at the airport. to the Radisson they should ...
Food cost and part time job10/15/2007
  Q: How are you? I am going to Malta for 4 weeks to study english. I would like to know about the cost ...
  A: in Malta you can have quite a cheap snack. with a Lm1 or Eur2.5 you can easily grab a sandwich and a ...
Ferry to Sciliy10/4/2007
  Q: My husband and I are coming to Malta Mid October and would like some advice to taking a ferry to ...
  A: In the site of virtu ferries www.virtuferries.com/index.aspx you will find all the informtion you ...
re: Valletta in November9/12/2007
  Q: I am hoping to come to Valletta for a week in November - just decided today so I have a couple of ...
  A: To be honest, as much as I love Valletta it would not be my choice to stay when on holiday. It does ...
malta costs9/11/2007
  Q: 2 of us will be visiting malta for 2 weeks in october 2007, we are staying at white dolphin in ...
  A: If i'm not mistaken a boat trip to the blue grotto costs something between lm3 to Lm4 per person ie ...
malta costs9/10/2007
  Q: 2 of us will be visiting malta for 2 weeks in october 2007, we are staying at white dolphin in ...
  A: Lm700 should be enuogh for 2 weeks with what you want to do. the cost of an average meal(pasta pizza ...
Malta Costs9/3/2007
  Q: I will be visiting malta for 2 weeks from october 9th this year, could you advise on how much a ...
  A: The cost of petrol is Lm0.46 (GBP0.73) and the distances are short. No M1's here! As for places to ...
Malta Costs9/2/2007
  Q: I will be visiting malta for 2 weeks from october 9th this year, could you advise on how much a ...
  A: the average meal ie a plate of pasta, wine, dessert and coffee would cost you about Eur14 (lm6) ...
Malta One Day Cruise Visit8/15/2007
  Q: Michelle! We will be in Malta in three weeks for an afternoon (1 to 7pm) stop. We are 3 people, ...
  A: I think you'll be fine with the hypogeum. its gorgeous there and has been restored really well. ...
Visiting Malta First time8/5/2007
  Q: firstly I would like to thank you for providing such helpful advice. I am planning on visiting ...
  A: It all depends what you're coming for. If you are going to spend most of your week going to the ...
malta january7/30/2007
  Q: we are coming to malta in january 2008. can you tell me firstly whether we are better to book ...
  A: I would avoid the local cabs like the plague as most of them are a bunch of uneducated thieves! ...
Help, please!7/11/2007
  Q: I've booked my flights to Malta and we arrive on the 19th July for 3 nights. I am trying to find a ...
  A: the riviera is at the northern most point of the island. it is actually where the gozo ferry leaves ...
Currency exchange / misc questions6/8/2007
  Q: Michelle! I am staying in Valletta for two weeks, and would like to ask you about currency ...
  A: valletta and balluta bay are 2 different places on the island. valletta is the capital city and ...
Transport4/15/2007
  Q: I am visiting Malta at the beginning of July and staying in Bugibba. I was wondering what the ...
  A: Both Bugibba and Paceville are prime areas for night life. You might find that you don't need to ...
summer job in Malta4/11/2007
  Q: I am from Austria and studying English and Geography. My boyfriend and I would like to work abroad ...
  A: although malta is in the EU there are still some permits you need to work here, its mainly paperwork ...
Volunteer3/5/2007
  Q: my 17 year old daughter is on Gozo from 4th July 07. She is staying in Xlendi in an apartment (owned ...
  A: no relation to george grech. grech is a very common surname on the island and there's quite a few of ...
christmas11/8/2006
  Q: Are the clubs in paceville open at christmas and where is good to go? hope you can help thanks
  A: yes all the clubs in paceville will be open at christmas. they never close in winter anyway. can't ...
malta in general10/17/2006
  Q: Due to Ryanair flying to Malta my wife and I have decided to try a visit in February. Only a few ...
  A: I've always heard good things about this hotel. its in a good spot about 5 mins walk from the sea ...
A young footballer9/28/2006
  Q: I thank you so much for your kindness.I like to know if you can help me get a cheaper house because ...
  A: i suggest you look at the www.timesofmalta.com click on 'classified' on the right hand side of the ...
A young footballer9/22/2006
  Q: I am 17years old,thanks for your kindnessI will like to know the cost of renting an apartment in ...
  A: the person i know who is in the football scene told me that all the clubs would have to meet with ...
A young footballer9/21/2006
  Q: I will like to know the cost of renting an apartment in malta.I will also like to know if you can ...
  A: the cost of an average 2 bedroomed apartment in a popular area of malta, ie where the foreigners ...
Paceville9/7/2006
  Q: We are going to stay in Malta shortly and would like to know if the clubs in this area are still ...
  A: yes the clubs in paceville are still open. they are open all year round. a day trip on the fast ...
Currency - value for money7/19/2006
  Q: i have a credit card and so does my boyfriend so we will have that for back up. Just one other ...
  A: you shouldn't have problems with food. there are lots of pasta/pizza places which always have ...
Currency - value for money7/17/2006
  Q: im going for two weeks, im planning on maybe doing some water sports will be eating out most nights ...
  A: well, i still think that Eur750 is enough for your plans. water sports can be a bit expensive ...
Currency - value for money7/15/2006
  Q: Im going to malta in aug, and using currency converters i noticed that 750 euro which is my currency ...
  A: you did not tell me how long you'll be coming over for. if its a week than Lm320 should be more than ...
what to do in Malta6/8/2006
  Q: I'm going on holiday to Malta for 10 days on the 29th June 06 - with my 2 teenage daughters - could ...
  A: there are plenty of things you and your girls can do. there are plenty of historical sites you can ...
Airport Transfer6/5/2006
  Q: We are coming to Malta in June. just wanted to know what will be the best way of getting to Sleima ...
  A: the best way to get to sliema from the aiport is by taxi. there is a stand inside the arrivals ...
Valletta transportation5/10/2006
  Q: My siblings, spouses and parents (10 in all) will be spending a day via a cruise ship in Malta in ...
  A: there are loads (too many!!) of taxis awaiting tourists at the port and english is spoken by ...
Valletta, etc3/4/2006
  Q: I have a couple other questions; I hope that's okay. 1) Last time we visited we stayed at a hotel ...
  A: i forgot to mention that in valletta there is also the manuel theatre which stages good productions ...
private driver for sightseeing in Malta2/26/2006
  Q: My husband and I visited your lovely country in March 2005 and we're coming back this April. You ...
  A: good to hear you're coming back. i personally do not know anyone who fits your description. i can ...
Walking-Coast Line11/12/2005
  Q: I am considering spending four or five weeks in Malta Next Jan/Feb and spending part of the time ...
  A: there are a few books around which guide you through walking trails, not just near the coast though. ...
hotels, excursions10/12/2005
  Q: 1. Are there companies that run 1/2 day and full day excursions in Malta? Do these companies pick ...
  A: 1. yes there are plenty of companies that do these day trips and i am sure they will pick you up ...
malta, places to visit10/6/2005
  Q: we are off to malta at the end of this month (oct)2 adults and 2 children, wondered if you could ...
  A: there are a lot of historical sites in malta. i would recommend a visit to the hypogeum which has ...
Meeting the Maltese6/27/2005
  Q: was thinking about going to Malta in Sept. this year.I've never been b4 but my mum went lst year and ...
  A: in malta we have quite a social life especially round the pacevill area in st julians. that is where ...
www.maltaresorts.com6/4/2005
  Q: I've entered a prizedraw online to be told i'm one of the finalists! Is this a genuine company with ...
  A: my feeling is that they will, however i am not sure. no company gives something like this for ...
cruise ship stop valletta malta5/28/2005
  Q: My fanily will be in valletta on a day stop off a cruise ship. From 7:00 to about 18:00. What would ...
  A: valletta is packed with historical and cultural sites and one can stroll around and pop from one ...
2 addresses in Malta?4/26/2005
  Q: I corresponded with you a couple months ago before our trip to Malta in early March. You were so ...
  A: i am glad to hear you liked it here. some do some don't unfortunately. i tried to get you the ...
your top pics2/3/2005
  Q: My husband and I will be travelling from the U.S. to Malta in the beginning of March. We've never ...
  A: Please find the answers to your questions below: 1) Do you have 3-4 suggestions for ancient and ...
Honeymoon in Malta10/16/2004
  Q: My Fiance and myself are going to be Honeymooning in Malta next June. My fiance is from Spain and ...
  A: I would have suggested St Julians too. Apart from being a central place on the island, it is where ...
max power shops8/5/2004
  Q: do you know where any modifying shops are in malta, i mean like where you can buy stuff 4 ur car ...
  A: there are plenty of shops selling that stuff, but i doubt they have web sites set up or more so ...
Malta Summer5/21/2004
  Q: I will be arriving in Valetta in mid July. Sure attempting to get a summer job is not so much off ...
  A: malta is now a member state of the eu so if you're european it might a bit easier than some time ago ...
A week in Malta/Gozo5/11/2004
  Q: My wife and I will be arriving in Malta about the 15th of September on a freighter which goes on to ...
  A: your best option for a farmhouse is to stay in gozo the sister island which you can reach by ...
Malta3/22/2004
  Q: Myself and my mother, father, brother and his girlfriend are all going to Bugibba for a week in ...
  A: bugibba is a very touristic place and you'll find lots to do with regards to eating out, drinking, ...
places to visit in Malta5/24/2003
  Q: We are going to Malta for 2 weeks in June. The Tourist office gave us some information but we would ...
  A: june is a good month to visit malta. warm but not unbearably hot. i don't know what you're into but ...
Malta1/15/2003
  Q: Hey,I would like to know several things about Malta.First of all is it expensive compared to Britain ...
  A: i think malta is still relatively cheaper than britain and all other european countries. there are a ...
Malta honeymoon2/10/2002
  Q: We will be travelling to Malta in May and intend to stay for about ten days on our honeymoon. We are ...
  A: May is a good time to visit malta. it starts warming up enough to beach and sunbathe and yet its not ...
where to stay on Gozo6/22/2001
  Q: I'm interested in visiting Malta and think I'd like to stay on Gozo. We're looking for a place to ...
  A: i know a lot of apartments for rent in gozo and i can forward you telephone numbers. they are ...
Solitude!6/10/2000
  Q: I intend to travel to Malta on my own sometime later this year, where do you suggest I go to find ...
  A: if it is in the hype of summer you are visiting it would be a wee difficult to find a beach with not ...

All Questions in This Category

Email this page
     
User Agreement | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy | Help
Copyright  © 2006 About, Inc. AllExperts, AllExperts.com, and About.com are registered trademarks of About, Inc. All rights reserved.