Kinnie, buses, Hospitaller.

Malta is situated in the Mediterranean climate zone. Do not find here the snow, fog and frost. Precipitation usually occur in winter.

During the summer season (from Easter to October) compared with rates in the entire year have clearly increased. Those planning a trip to Malta during the school holidays should book accommodation well in advance. Most tourists in August, when they join the other tourists Italians. The best plan your arrival around May-June or the first half of September, when it is warm and dry, but we will not tease hot. The highest temperature in July and August, when the temperature reaches about. 35 ° C.

Malta is a little mix of cultures, Italian, French, English and Arabic. Malta is the symbol of a red octagonal cross.

Red Cross is a remnant of the right order of knights trzystuletniej presence of St.. John - popularly known as joannitami or - from the headquarters - Maltese Knights.

The Catholic Church is a mainstay of the national tradition of having a huge impact on the daily lives of inhabitants of the island. It is a deeply religious country, There are more than 365 Catholic churches. On the island are prohibited divorce and abortion.

The islanders are friendly and nice, serve information for tourists, and their knowledge of English is an additional advantage to cutting off a nice chat when you shop online.

There is a good chance to talk with residents in Italian and French.

Virtually all residents of Malta.

92.8%

Maltese language is closely related to Arabic, draws many borrowings from Italian and English. It is the only Semitic language written in Latin alphabet.

The principle of free movement of people means that the entry may be refused only in cases where it threatens the internal security of the State

Tourist Information Office in Malta

1 City Arcades

City Gate

Valletta

Tel: (356) 22915440 - 2

Fax: (356) 21255844

Open:

From Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:30 (last admission 17:15)

* Sundays and public holidays - 09:00 to 13:00 (last admission 12:45)

Note: * except Christmas, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Consulate of Malta in Warsaw

st. Sardinian 5 / 35

00-370 Warsaw

Tel: 022 642 1556

fax: 022 642 81 64

Polish Embassy in the Republic of Italy

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary: Jerzy Chmielewski

Via PPRubens, 1920

00197 ROMA

Tel: +39 06.36204200

fax: +39 06.3217895

E-mail: @ ufficio.stampa ambasciatapolonia.it

Honorary Consulate of the Polish Valletta

Honorary Consul Stephen P. England (the Consul into English, Italian)

Malta, Valletta, 60, South Street, VLT 1103

Tel.: (00-35-62) 12-44-306 Fax: (00-35-62) 12-33-09

Tourists are not subject to meldunkowemu.

Apply exactly the same formalities as when entering the country.

You have to have an identity document in the event of control.

You can enjoy the benefits of state health centers and hospitals. Specialized treatment is needed referral. Show your doctor your European Health Insurance Card and identity document.

In Malta there are 2 hospitals taking emergency cases, which can be reported to the referral to the medical center or directly in particularly urgent cases, and 2 specialized hospitals, which can be reported only on referral from hospitals receiving emergency or health centers.

Traveling abroad is advisable to take out additional insurance to cover medical costs in a wider area, and the costs of medical care in private hospitals and clinics. It is advisable to take out personal insurance package, especially since accidents and medical expenses.

Europeans can obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). EHIC entitles only to the enjoyment of basic medical services, so it is recommended to take out additional insurance, especially since the accident.

Ministeru tas-Sahha Anzjani u l-Kura fil-Komunità (Ministry of Health)

23, Triq San Gwann

Valletta

Malta

Tel. 0035 621224071

Fax. 0035 621230863

entitlement.mhec @ gov.mt

Emergency - 112. Transport to hospital or public health center in Malta is free of charge. Transport back to the Polish is fully paid by the patient.

Documents required to obtain reimbursement in Malta

The originals of bills, proof of payment.

Travel to Malta tend to be smooth and free from hazards.

There is no sanitary-epidemiological risk.

Malta is not involved in international conflicts.

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Rather, we do not threaten the country's danger, but just in case we need to preserve the basic principle of precaution.

By plane: Maltese airline Air Malta maintain persistent connections with major European cities. There are also many charter flights.

For some time, you can also use the services of low cost airlines

At the moment we are not able to fly by plane from Polish into this country direct flight.

By boat: During the summer capital of Malta on the ferries and catamarans from the mainland of Italy, Tunisia and Sicily's Virtu Ferries.

Malta International (MLA) (Luqa) (website of the airport - www.maltairport.com) is just 5 km south of Valletta (travel time - 15-20 minutes). From the airport: Buses depart regularly to Valletta City Gate, and in season every few minutes. There is no regular service to the main bus station in Valletta. It is also possible the full, 24-hour communication via taxi to anywhere in Malta, you are charged at a fixed rate. At the airport you can take advantage of duty free shops, car rental places, bank, exchange office, luggage room and restaurant.

Inability to travel to the country by train.

Inability to travel to the country by bus.

Inability to travel to the country by car.

Main ports: Valletta, Marsaxlokk and Mgarr / Gozo.

Ports support transfer to Catania and Pozzallo. These routes are served by fast-moving hydrofoils and catamarans (travel time - 1 hour 30 minutes) and ferries (journey time - 3 hours).

There are also flights to mainland Italy (Reggio Calabria, Genoa and Salerno). More information about the ports in Malta - contact the Malta Maritime Authority (tel: 2122 2203)

Best to get to the island via low cost airlines services. With a good selection of links you can fly for minimum money.

Bus: A good bus service operating from Valletta and Victoria (Gozo) to all cities.

Many of them are authentic and beautiful, and unfortunately cumbersome vehicles from the 50s. Valletta is a bus (line 500) with all the villages.

At the end of October / November prices were ok. 44 cents, but the driver seemed to always be up to 50 cents. It is also sometimes regarded with more tickets, because I like to cheat.

Many companies offer rental cars, airport facilities are the largest companies offering these services. Rents are among the smallest in Europe. Enough to hire license and completed in 1925. Years of age.

Taxis - the prices are very high, so you should avoid this road transport. Money should best be discussed prior to or at the very beginning of the course.

Free Wireless Internet in some cafes and hostels, a relatively large internet cafes.

Stamps are available at both post offices and in many shops, particularly those offering various souvenirs. Post offices are open Mon-Sat. 7.30-12.45. Main Post Office in the capital is open from 8.00 am to 18.00.

Navigating the best limited to buses. are cheap, and each passage through their appearance is an adventure. Usually inform the driver of a desire to leave the passage by pulling a rope / wire running the length of the vehicle until the bell which is at the leading bus.

The speed limit on the island to 80km/hw rural roads and 50km/hw built-up area.

Drive on the left!

Euro, €, 1 euro = 100 cents

Widespread use of credit / debit cards. Accepted American Express, MasterCard and Visa.

Money can choose from a large number of ATMs.

Traveler's checks in convertible eligible institutions.

The small grocery stores and supermarkets get the best price / quality food products.

Kinnie, local wine and beer.

The following items can be imported into Malta without incurring customs duty from non-EU countries:

• 200 pcs. cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco.

• 1 liter of spirits and 1 liter of wine.

• 60 ml of perfume and 250ml eau de toilette.

The following items can be imported into Malta without incurring customs duty from EU Member States:

• 800 pieces. cigarettes, 400 cigarillos, 200 pcs. cigars, 1 kg of tobacco.

• 10 liters of spirits, 20 liters of fortified wine, 90 liters of wine (up to 60 liters of sparkling wine), 10 liters of beer.

Mon-Fri 08.30-12.30, Sat. 08.30-11.30. Some establishments have longer working hours and hours in summer and winter may vary.

At the airport there is a clock exchange point. Money can also be exchanged in some hotels, restaurants and shops.

Large selection of hotels, mostly in the capital or on its periphery. Significant reductions in prices in low season.

A lot of hostels in different prices, depending on travel dates. You can find those offering accommodation for less than 10 € and more expensive.

Are available, including basic amenities.

6-60 €

Accommodation in Malta is in hotels, holiday complexes, guest houses, hostels and self catering apartments. Many hotels offer substantial reductions, particularly in low season. For further information, contact the Malta Tourist Office (see contact details).

NSTS Student and Youth Travel (Information on Youth Hostels)
220 St. Paul Street, Valletta VLT 07, Malta
Tel: 2558 8000.NSTS Student and Youth Travel (Information on Youth Hostels)
220 St. Paul Street, Valletta VLT 07, Malta
Tel: 2558 8000th

Malta should not be expected especially refined cuisine, yet the food is good and cheap. Clearly marked influences of Sicilian and most of the cheaper restaurants make pasta and pizzas and bar snacks.

You will definitely want to taste the Maltese cuisine, which is pastizzi (quite spicy cheese biscuits, available in bars and small bakeries), Timpani (pasta with cheese and eggs) and bragioli (spicy beef croquettes). Two other specialties of this cuisine are FENECH (rabbit) and lampuka. However, remember that they are more expensive.

Certainly more attention should be paid to the local beer - they are really good and surprisingly positive. Maltese wines can not be zachwyciłyby connoisseur, but when it comes to price / performance ratio, they are really very decent.

With soft drinks will be to recommend Kinnie - not all of the drink, like a little Coca-Cola with a hint of bitter orange tasted, but being in Malta, you must try it out.

The best shop in grocery stores where you can find a lot of Maltese and Italian delicacies for really little money. If you want to try to eat cheap in this place we can find a lot of bars, where pizza or hamburger dinner set + fries + a glass of wine / beer will cost between € 5,50-12

In restaurants and taxis do not include gratuity in the amount of approximately. 10%. Bargaining in the markets is actually necessary, but prices in most shops are fixed. The taxis gain much haggling, but the price should be fixed before the course, because he will save himself in this way, Surprise.

Valid label basic procedure in restaurants. All premises must not smoke.

• Valletta

• Hagar Qim

• Blue Grotto

• Sliema

• St Julian's

• Co-cathedral of St.. John

• Grand Masters Palace

• Manoel Theatre

An interesting idea is to select the Manoel Theatre there to see for themselves how to present the art of Malta.

The 200-meter cliff coast Dingli is a beautiful view. It should also go to the famous sandy beaches in Malta in order to savor a bit of heavenly views.

On some days, you can take advantage of cheaper tickets to museums, some institutions also offer student discounts.

• February - Carnival

• March 31 - Freedom Day

• Sept. 8 - the feast of Our Lady of Victory and rowing boat races in Valletta

• June 29 - Mnarja, the most important folk festival in Malta

• Second half of July - held in Valletta, Malta Jazz Festival

• breakthrough in July and August - in Ta 'Qali festival of food and beer

• the end of September - Malta International Airshow

• the end of October - Rolex Middle Sea Regatta Race

In Malta, the nightlife is a responsible position - it Paceville. The prices there are really decent, especially since you can cheat to 23-24 on a variety of promotions. Most people can meet during the year on Wednesday - held there at that time called. Student Wednesdays, where prices are lower. Should be considered a bit of the fact that these premises can often meet with the 13-14-year-olds, looking a bit adult than say their identity cards. Still need to be emphasized that any turmoil in the history of Malta also led to a rather interesting mix of ethnic - Maltese women represent a fairly diverse beauty, but very often you can say one thing - they are beautiful.

Adapter to power - they can be rented at hotels on bail or buy in the shops - the price is a few euros.

Keep in mind that in Malta drive on the left! It is therefore advisable to travel by bus, however, than renting a bike or car.