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Qawra


Qawra, (The Q in Qawra is pronounced as a Londoner would pronounce the "t" in water.)is a small town on the north-eastern coast of the Mediterranean island Malta.

Close to Buġibba and forming part of St. Paul's Bay, Qawra is popular among tourists and is home to a great many hotels and restaurants. Although there is no beach, many swim and bathe off the rocks, which provide ample space for sun bathing.

Qawra is also home to one of the many towers built by the Knights of St. John. Qawra Tower now hosts a restaurant.


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Hotels in Qawra
Tropicana Hotel Score 7.575 from 18 reviews
Ball Street 7.58/10
Tropicana Hotel is set in the heart of Paceville, St Julians. It features the largest internet café in Malta, plus a trendy bar and Mediteranean restaurant. Balconies are standard in the comfortable guest rooms at the Tropicana Hotel. You can enjoy a 24-hour restaurant and bar service, and take advantage of the phone centre and internet café, also open 24 hours. The friendly staff at reception can assist you with car rentals and with booking scuba-diving and other excursions. You are just a few metres away from the central bus station and the picturesque marina. During the day you can take a stroll down to the sandy beach, while at night you can enjoy the buzzing nightlife. The hotel’s restaurant is extremely popular for its excellent cooking and relaxed ambience. In warm weather you may dine on the terrace, whilst admiring the view of Piazza Cascata. The bar is ideal for a drink with friends. ... more
 
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Score 8.75 from 29 reviews
Triq ir-Rokon, San Lawrenz SLZ 1040 8.75/10
To offer guests the ultimate in comfort, privacy and relaxation, the rooms are made as welcoming as possible. Their spaciousness and cool stone walls are just what you need when the sun is shining outside and you need time in the shade with comfortable sofas to lounge on. Each of our rooms and suites have a private balcony overlooking the beautiful valley of San Lawrenz or the resort's landscaped garden and pools. All are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning and heating. ... more
 
 Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel Score 5.75 from 8 reviews
Dragonara Road 5.75/10
Meeting Facilities For meetings, conferences, product launches and seminars, the hotel offers 5 different halls designed to the highest standards. The halls have a capacity to host 10 to 300 people. A pre-conference area and charming authentic courtyard is ideal for coffee breaks, private lunches and dinners. All those facilities are on the same level. ... more
 
The New Tower Palace Hotel Score 6.475 from 25 reviews
Tower Road 6.48/10
Please note that beverage is not included in the meal rates. ... more
 
Maritim Antonine Hotel&Spa Score 8.45 from 396 reviews
George Borg Olivier Street 8.45/10
Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa is the place to come if you’re looking for luxurious rooms, panoramic views, indulgent spa facilities and top-class service in the heart of Mellieha. For beautiful views over this North Maltese city, home to the island’s biggest white-sand beach, head to Maritim Antonine Hotel’s rooftop, where you will also find a large outdoor pool. At the Antonine Hotel and Spa you are close to the city centre’s attractions and just 1km from the sports activities which you can enjoy at the seaside. You can also exercise on site. Work out in the ultra-modern gym or swim in one of the pools. Maritim Antonine’s spa is home to an indoor pool with Jacuzzi, saunas and a solarium, and features a huge variety of traditional treatments and eastern therapies. Entertainment and delicious cuisine is also available on site, with indoor and outdoor bars and restaurants available. Enjoy a barbecue by the pool as you watch the live entertainment or relax on the terrace with a pizza. Live music is put on in the Lounge, and Les Jardins, the main restaurant, offers a traditional Sunday lunch. ... more
 
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Gozo Highlights - Ggantija Prehistoric Temples, Ta' Pinu Shrine, Azure Window 8 hours

Azure Window, Gozo Drive to the northernmost point of Malta, where you will board the Gozo ferry for a 20 minute crossing.

The first stop will be at the Ggantija Prehistoric Temples - Ggantija Temples in Xaghra, Gozo, are one of the most important archaeological sites in Malta. The origins of Ggantija date back to the Ggantija phase (3600 - 3200 BC). The gigantic dimensions of the megaliths have always struck a chord with popular imagination. In centuries past, some locals even believed that the Islands' temples, in particular those of Ggantija, were the work of giants.

Your next stop will be at the Basilica of Ta Pinu - one of the most outstanding churches in the Maltese Islands. The most popular Shrine on Gozo, where it is profoundly believed that back in 1883, Our Lady has spoken to a devotee from Gharb named Karmni Grima. Ta' Pinu Sanctuary is a place of great devotion and is of national importance. Numerous pilgrims, both locals and tourists visit Ta' Pinu Shrine all year round.

From here the tour will continue to the picturesque fishing village of Xlendi where lunch will be served in a 4 star hotel on the bay.

Following lunch, proceed to Dwejra to enjoy some of Gozo's geological wonders like the Azure window and inland sea. Next is a short stop at the Old Citadel or Kastell, which lies upon the likeliest strategic vantage point of Victoria. It defiantly dominates the town's skyline as intended by military architects of the day.

Time permitting there will be a panoramic drive along Qala Heights - imposing cliffs with grand views of the Mediterranean on the way back to the ferry.

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Maltese Dinner and Show in Mosta 4 hours

Maltese Dinner and Show in Mosta This tour will immerse you in the traditional Maltese hospitality!

You will be taken to the Ta' Maria Restaurant in Mosta, with attendants and waiters dressed in authentic period costumes. This restaurant specializes in traditional Maltese food and presents the participants with mouth watering selection of menus which for hundreds of years has been on the table of the typical Maltese family.

Enjoy your meal in accompaniment of traditional Maltese folk music and dancing. Some of the dishes you may be feasting on include Fenek (Rabbit) , Bragioli, (stuffed beef olives) and Kusksu bil-ful (a delicious stew enriched with broad beans).

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Mdina Morning Tour including Mdina Experience Show 3.5 - 4 hours

Mdina Morning Tour including Mdina Experience Show This tour will aquaint you with Malta's ancient capital perched on a hill overlooking fields and countryside. You will be met at your hotel before beginning a drive up to Mdina.

From the main gate and together with our guide, you will walk through this unique medieval city with it's typical winding streets and hidden alleys that suddenly give way to imposing and prime examples of Norman and Baroque architecture.

You will have a guided tour of the St Paul's Cathedral - the original medieval cathedral dedicated to St Paul was destroyed by an earthquake in 1693. The present edifice was completed and consecrated in 1702 and is the work of Lorenzo Gafa (1638-1703). It is traditionally believed to be standing on the site of the house of Publius, the Roman governor at the time of St Paul's stay on the island. the next point of interest will be the fortifications which totally enclose this city.

Finally, enjoy the "Mdina Experience Show" - an audio visual experience on Mdina's checkered history intended to inform and entertain.

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