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Malta
Pocket Guide
(Berlitz Pocket Guides)
The pocket-sized guide to Malta features
over 100 destinations, insider information and tips for adventurous
travellers, hotel and restaurant information, maps of the destination
and surrounding areas and language, and culture tips for each
destination
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The Rough Guide Malta and Gozo
Having lived in Malta for about
five months, I can vouch for the quality of this book. It definitely beats
all the other guides out there. The author had the advantage of writing
about a small country, which might explain why this book is so good. Alas,
smallness is often next to greatness, as anybody who knows anything about
Malta will tell you. Situated smack dab in the middle of the
Mediterranean, it has been a cultural crossroads for thousands of years,
from the time of the Phoenecians right down to British colonial days
(Malta became an independent country only in 1964 and the British
influence is still strong). Its famous siege by the Turks in 1565 was only
a part of its rich and exciting history. This book includes a thorough
section on Maltese history and culture, plus a list of other books if you
want to learn more. As for the travel sections, it's replete with useful
information, including details about admission costs, opening hours, bus
routes, places to stay and eat, how to get there (not always easy), and
where to go have fun in the sun. The maps are great, and it's also got a
lot of useful information about Gozo and Comino, the beautiful neighboring
islands 30 minutes by boat from Malta itself. This book was written with
budget travelers in mind, but anybody will find it useful. And don't be
turned away by the title: the only thing "rough" about Malta is the bus
network, which is absolutely prehistoric and will beat even the most
hard-core travelers down to an ichthyous, jelly-like pulp. Watch out. ---
Five stars.
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The
Dive Sites of Malta, Gozo and Comino by Lawson
Wood.
The Maltese Islands are well known for the many dive sites it has to
offer. This practical guide provides coverage of the dive sites of
Malta, Gozo and Comino. Each regional chapter includes a directory which
offers information on resorts, as well as useful addresses and telephone
numbers. Also included are features on marine topics and conservation
issues.
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