Changed views

Roving Reader and Wexas agent Simon Clifford explains why he changed his views about Malta:

And for clients who like the home away from home feel, there are all the signs that this was once a small corner of the British empire: they drive on the same side of the road, use three-pin plugs and the red phone box still stands proud. They even call their children Kevin, Sharon and Kelly!

My trip around Malta took me to several towns and resorts, all rather different from one another. All are easily accessible in the island’s famous old buses, and no ride costs more than two euros. It’s just as easy to hire a car, but the roads are rather bumpy..

St Julian’s and Sliema are a stark contrast to Valletta on the other side of the harbour. These two villages have merged into one over the years and are now home to the larger chain hotels, as well as the majority of the nightlife – something I hadn’t thought Malta had much of. How wrong I was!

Mdina is the medieval walled old capital of Malta, located in the centre of the island. Mdina is commonly know as the Silent City, due to the distinct lack of traffic (only residents’ cars are allowed), and the effect of the narrow stone streets, which muffle the sound. I’ve never been anywhere so small that has such a feel of grandeur...