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| On May 2007, the Consulate of Malta in the city of São Paulo represented by the consul Mrs Fiorella Baggio Biasoli, the Malta Government and the Ministry of Tourism organized a Fantour to that beautiful country. |
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| Malta Government and its Consulate in São Paulo consolidated the purpose of making this island the new route for the Brazilian tourists on their next vacation. |
The Fantour had the support of TAM airlines, which offered the tickets São Paulo-Milan. This route started in March, 2007. As a result, TAM was able to make the operational agreements with Air Malta, the official airline. |
The success of this trip was also due to the great performance of the biggest tourism operators in São Paulo, newspapers and magazines from as well. |
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From left: Mr. José Roberto Pereira - TAM International Relations manager, Mrs. Fiorella Baggio Biasoli - Consul of Malta in S.P. , Mr. Guilherme Karam Curi - Consul of Gabon and from Kacel Tourism and Dr. Carlo Micalellef - Marketing Director of Malta Ministry of Tourism. |
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From left: Mr.Lino Bocchini - Terra and Próxima Viagem Magazine, Dr. Joseph Mifsud - Prime Minister assistant, Mrs. Fiorella Baggio Biasoli - Consul of Malta, Miss Monique Cardoso - JB newspaper, Mr. Guilherme Karam Curi - Consul of Gabon and Kacel Tourism.
Behind them: Mr. José Roberto Pereira from TAM, Miss Tereza Thoma - Queensberry Trips, Miss. Melissa Alvarenga Rosa - TAM travel agency, Dr. Leslie Agius - Government Consular Director, Miss Natalia Zonta - O Estado newspaper, Miss Fernanda Souza - Nascimento Tourism, Miss. Miriam de Campos Pacheco- Print assistant of Malta Consulate in S.P. and Mr. Paulo César Finger- New Line Tur.
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The Maltese archipelago is located in the middle of Mediterranean Sea. It is 93 km far from Sicily and 288 km from the north coast of Africa. Its total area is 316 km². It is formed by three major islands - Malta (246km²), Gozo (67km²), Comino (3km²) and three little ones - Cominotto, Filfla and São Paulo. |
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It has approximately 400.000 habitants. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.
One platform was linked with Sicily and Europe - this was Malta's shape in the Prehistory. After the ice melting, the islands has separated and formed the archipelago.
The ancient Maltese rocks was calcaria-corallina and it was used until the year 600 on the most resistant constructions.
On the other hand, for the less resistant ones and to sculpt them, it has been used the Globigerinea in all Maltese constructions. |
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Malta is a living history book, with museums and archeological places, from prehistory to the 2nd World War period.
It acquired its Independence from England in 1964 and it was constituted as a Democratic Republic since 1974.
In the middle of Mediterranean is located the smallest country of the European Union, which was unknown for most people and suddenly appeared on the news due to the visit of Nicholas Sarkozy- the latter French President, on May 2007.
Its natural landscapes were shot and shown on several Hollywood success movies, such as Gladiator, Troy, Titanic, Popeye, U-571, etc. |
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| Malta is the result of 7000 years of history because it was invaded several times by different cultures. That can be proved in any monument or place in the island. One remarkable place to go is Mdina, the former capital, because a visit to this “Silent city” is a journey into the Medieval Time. |
The arrival of the Saint John Knights (religious military order) in Malta marked a new area for the island.Since the time of the Temple Builders, who left a heritage to the world of monumental places, and the Phoenician traders, the Maltese Islands were established as a focal point in the Mediterranean.
The Knights turned Malta into the “Fortress of the Mediterranean” a status that survived their departure and the short takeover by Napolean Bonaparte, the British era, starting with Horatio Nelson through the two World Wars until the British naval presence in 1979.
Perhaps the most famous of the Knights’ fortifications is the capital city, Valetta. It is itself a UNESCO site, but equally daunting are the Cottonera fortifications on the other side of Grand Harbour. The Knights also built a chain of towers guarding the shoreline in both Malta and Gozo, as well as a tower on the island of Comino. |
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Cuisine
The typical Maltese snack is tea with milk, followed by several “Pastizzi”, which are crispy ‘bakelets” filled with cottage cheese or peas and onions.
The national dish is rabbit – “Fenek”. But seafood is served in most bars and restaurant, and also Italian and English food.
Do not miss the restaurant “Dolce Vita” in case you like seafood. It is one of the most famous and fancy ones. Besides the excellent food, you will be delighted with the view of St. Julian’s Bay. |
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Claudio Trovato (Executive Chef), Fiorella Baggio Biasoli (Consul of Malta) and Patrick Attard Baldacchino (General Manager of La Dolce Vita). |
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Nightlife
Malta comes alive at night especially in the areas of St. Julian’s, Bugibba, Silema and Valetta. These places have many bars, nightclubs, discos and casinos.
The streets are very safe and violent crime is extremely rare. |
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Staying
There are hotels from all categories. Most of them offer the outstanding Spa service, such as: Fortina Spa Resort, Corinthia Palace, Lê Meridien, Dragona Resort and Victoria Hotel among several other ones.
Currency
The currency is the Maltese Pound, which often worth about 2, 30 Euros. But the Euro will become its official currency from January 1st, 2008 on. |
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Language
The official language is Maltese, but English is also widely spoken in Malta and Gozo, because this country was a British Colony from 1814 to 1964.
Holidays on Malta, can be enjoyed with English courses that many professional English schools are offering, for any age level.
It is often said that people who come to Malta by the first time, feel a “spirit “that makes them come back. Myth or truth, however, there are plenty of people who decide to come to Malta again and again. |
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