Maltese archipelago

Malta, beyond the postcard

The Blue Lagoon as it actually is, the village festi nobody explains, and the Gozo ferry from start to finish. Three guides written from what we saw on the ground.

Comino
Comino
The Blue Lagoon without the crowds
The water is as good as advertised. So are the crowds. The time slots that change everything.
Traditions
Traditions
The village festi
Painted arches, embroidered banners, statues in the street and fireworks, from June to September.
Gozo
Gozo
The ferry from Ċirkewwa
Twenty-five minutes, very frequent — and one payment detail that catches everyone out.

These three guides give a first look at Malta, but they don't replace an up-to-date travel companion once you're there.

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