Monthly Archives: July 2015

Our Outdoor Spa Villa

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spa tiki Villas

Our latest addition to the Le Grand Spa is the new outdoor Tiki inspired SPA Villa at the Rotunda Gardens. This Summer experience one of our Le Grand Spa treatments in a unique ambience…

spa summer experience 2015Click on Image to Enlarge

Le Grand Spa has also just launched the new Excelsior Spa Brochure. Please feel free to browse through the Spa Brochure which offers a great selection of spa treatments and massages. Should you wish to try one of these relaxing summer experiences kindly contact our Le Grand Spa Team on spa@excelsior.com.mt or on 21250520 to place your booking.

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A Taste of Malta

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On your next holiday to Malta try some typical Maltese dishes and delicious sweets…

Here are some traditional Maltese dishes that are worth a try:

Gbejniet tal-Bzar - Peppered Cheeselets

Gbejniet tal-Bzar – Peppered Cheeselets

  • Enjoy Gozo cheeselets
  • Try a traditional Maltese dish Fenkata in Mgarr
  • Taste the famous Maltese ‘pastizzi’, filled with ricotta or peas
  • Another must is to taste freshly made Maltese bread
  • Enjoy a bottle of Maltese wine

    Bebbux - Snails Stew

    Bebbux – Snails Stew

  • Taste bebbux (snails)
  • Try Maltese sausage, available from village butchers
  • Try one of the Maltese traditional liquors called Bajtra (prickly pear)
  • During summer months enjoy delicious local fish called ‘lampuki’
  • Have a pint of Cisk – Malta’s local beer.

    Imqaret - Deep Fried Date Pastry

    Imqaret – Deep Fried Date Pastry

  • Enjoy the delicious ‘mqaret’ the Maltese traditional date filled pastries.
  • Refresh yourself with a local soft drink Kinnie
  • Try a packet of Twistees a local snack
  • Savour ‘hobz biz-zejt’, maltese bread with tomato paste and tuna filling

Photos courtesy of Visit Malta.

The Kitchen Brigade at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta aims to excel at all times, making every dining experience a memorable one. If you would like to try a unique dining experience join us at one of our renowned restaurants at this superior five star hotel in Malta.

 

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Things to do when in Malta

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Marsaxlokk - Fishing village

Marsaxlokk – Fishing village

  • Go to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk on Sunday and experience the fish market with the rowdy vendors selling fresh fish and other fresh produce
  • Jog or walk along the Sliema promenade and watch the sunrise
  • Visit the Ta’ Qali Crafts Village
  • Visit and shop at Malta’s largest shopping mall, The Point at Tigne Point, Sliema
  • Go to Ghar Lapsi, a cove and small fishing village
  • Visit the Second World War Shelter located in Mgarr
  • Visit the church of St. Nicholas in the village of Siggiewi
  • People-watch whilst having a coffee at a Sliema cafè
  • Check out the Mtarfa ex-British military buildings
Mosta Dome

Mosta Dome

  • Visit the Mosta Church which is famous for having one of the largest domes in the world
  • Play a round of golf at The Royal Malta Golf Club
  • Discover an underwater world – dive in Maltese clear waters
  • Go parakiting from one of our sandy beaches and get a bird’s eye view of Malta
  • Wander around San Anton Gardens in Attard
  • Hop on and off the Malta Sightseeing bus
  • Get the ferry from Valletta Marsamxetto to Sliema Strand
  • Go to Fort Rinella and see one of the world’s largest canons
  • Visit Corradino, Old Military Prison
Hypogeum

Hypogeum – © Clive Vella

  • Experience Malta’s colourful history through a ‘new generation’ 5D cinema effect Hypogeum
    Temple
  • Go to the Ghar Dalam, a prehistoric cave
  • Walk around the exhibits at the St John’s Cavalier Centre for Creativity
  • Charter a yacht and sail around the islands
  • Go to Comino by the traditional Maltese boat Luzzu
  • Visit the Hagar Qim Temples
  • Visit the Kordin 111 Neolithic Temples
  • See the Fat Lady at the Tarxien Temples
  • Visit Popeye’s Village
  • Hike around the Victoria lines

Whilst staying at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta visit our concierge desk and our team will assist you in planning your visits around Malta. And for a great memorable experience this luxury 5 star hotel in Malta offers a selection of self guided tours around Malta. Be sure to check our chauffeur driven service during your stay.

Photos courtesy of www.viewingmalta.com

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