Worldwide Holidays 2023-2024

Hundreds of Worldwide Holidays are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk 11 St Paul’s Bay, Bugibba, and Qawra Bugibba is a thriving resort with a wide selection of restaurants, bars and nightspots. The town of St Paul’s Bay is quieter than Bugibba and the old town retains a traditional Maltese charm. Qawra is slightly more laid back, with a narrow shingle beach and a selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Valletta A fortified city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Malta’s capital, Valletta offers a breathtaking skyline and architecture peppered with a wealth of historic and cultural attractions. Mellieha, Marfa, and the Northwest Coast Some of Malta’s best sandy beaches are located in the northwest, with Mellieha Bay probably the finest of them all. At the extreme northwest of Malta is Marfa Ridge, which overlooks Ramla and Paradise Bays. Gozo Malta’s smaller sister island enjoys a more pastoral character and the coastline is dotted with fishing villages. Sliema and St Julian’s Together these resorts make up Malta’s biggest and most varied entertainment centre. Sliema is a fashionable resort and offers a stunning promenade. St Julian’s lies north of Sliema and blends its fishing village charm with a bustling tourist centre. Must see highlights Blue Lagoon, Comino Dive into this picture-postcard lagoon set in a sheltered cove off the island of Comino. The inviting clear waters and white-sand seabed offer unforgettable swimming or snorkelling. Temples Visit one of Malta’s well-preserved prehistoric temples. Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra in the south or Ġgantija in Gozo are the best examples. What you need to know Currency: Euros Visa: Not required Flight Guide: Prices are based on selected flights from London airports. Regional departures available. See page 177 for flight information. Flight Time: 3-3½ hours Language: Maltese and English Time zone: GMT +1 hour Resort transfers: Standard transfers start from £22 per person or book a private transfer from £33 per person Environmental Contribution tax: Compulsory tax to be paid, on arrival or before departure, by guests on all accommodation. < Gozo add-on 3 nights Bed & Breakfast from £129 Explore the Gozitan countryside, interspersed with charming villages, tranquil waters and sandy coves. Offering a relaxed atmosphere, teeming with Gozitan and baroque architecture, enjoy a 3-night stay at the 4 H Cornucopia Hotel. Subject to availability. Please ask for further details. Malta and Gozo Diving Mgarr Harbour, Gozo Ramla Bay, Gozo