Preparation is everything they say, so if you’re looking for a few handy travel tips and advice for your trip to Malta, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article I’ll cover the basics and list a number of tips of things to keep in mind when travelling to Malta. There are references to other articles on my site that cover specific topics more in-depth.
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There are two larger government hospitals, one in Malta and Gozo and several local health centres and clinics across different localities. These are funded by social security and provide service free of charge to locals.
Family doctors are usually available at private clinics and/or clinic hours at larger local pharmacies in the mornings and do home visits in the afternoons. For a normal consultation, they usually charge between €10 and €20 (depending on whether at private clinic or home visit).
The standard of health care in Malta is considered to be of high quality, although the health system here has its problems with overcrowding and expensive medication for particular conditions.
Read more here: Is Malta safe to travel to for tourists?
Being a small island, it’s not too difficult to find your away and Google Maps is pretty reliable and up to date. Local street names often exist in English and Maltese versions, which can be confusing. On Google Maps, it’s the original Maltese street names that are used. You’ll come across the word Triq often, which simply translates to ‘street’in English.
More on this topic here: Internet service providers, Wi-fi and mobile telephony in Malta
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If you’re still researching your holiday options and looking to get some advice on a holiday in Malta, have a look at these articles:
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Read more: Tips and info on public transport and getting around in Malta.
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Very informative 🙂 Can whait until i get there 🙂
Thanks for the tips. Very informative!
Welcome Jessica! 🙂
Northwest of Mellieha, past the red tower you can walk to the cliff top. Along here is a narrow seismic fault 100s of feet deep. You wouldn’t see it when it is dark. Very dangerous.