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Xara Palace was built right into Madina’s ramparts by Sicilian grandees back when the Crusader Knights of St. John ruled the island of Malta. A decade ago, a local family bought the derelict castle and spent years renovating and decorating it with Maltese antiques and paintings. They did a fantastic job, from planting olive trees in the atrium to putting an authentic wind-up gramophone on the landing. The contemporary restaurant on the roof has panoramic views to the coast that attract diners from all over the island, and the intact history of Mdina is known locally as ”The Silent City’‘ because traffic is normally banned from its maze of narrow alleyways between towering palaces, convents and churches. Photo by: Michel27
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St Julians initially a fishing village, later turned to a summer residence for wealthy locals and now is a popular town, usually flowing with tourists, especially during the summer months. It is one of the liveliest holiday areas in Malta. Situated along the coast, the resort includes the smaller bays of Balluta Bay and Spinola Bay and the quieter district of St George’s Bay.
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Sliema is a coastal town located on the north eastern edge of Malta, only 5km north of Valletta by road.  Meaning “peace”, it was once a fishing village. But now is a hotspot for tourism and shopping, and one of Malta’s main coastal resorts.
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Azure Window is a natural archway in the island of Gozo, Malta. The arch was formed millions of years ago when two limestone caves collapsed. The rough waves in this region make the rock even more spectacular.

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Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village is located at Anchor Bay in the north-west corner of the Mediterranean island of Malta. It is a group of rustic, ramshackle wooden buildings, fun park and the film set from the 1980 film “Popeye” starring Robin Williams. Popeye Village is open to the public seven days a week and, apart from the film set itself, has a number of family attractions for the visitor to experience. There are shows, rides and museums, as well as play houses where children can climb and explore the village.
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The attractive climate and numerous beaches of Malta have been among the features that have attracted numbers of tourists each year. Malta is perfect destination for memorable holidays, with exciting accommodations of its luxury hotels. Its 451 guest rooms and suites are superbly furnished and have all the comforts expected of a five-star hotel. Inter Continental Malta is the premier venue for functions and events of any size, with over 2700 square meters of flexible conference and banquet space, and the Ice Arena can be converted into a conference or banquet venue. The state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and a well-equipped Business Center incorporate all the necessary resources for business travelers.

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The Maltese Islands lie virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, with Malta 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa. The Maltese archipelago consists of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino as well as two uninhabited islands. These Islands are often described as one big open-air museum. Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814.
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