Malta, the Romantic Get Away...

Rabat and Mdina (Malta) are the cradle of this ancient island's history...

Malta is a European island nation, located south of Italy, and it is the smallest EU state. Malta's population stands at 400,000 which include thousands of expats from all over the globe. Notwithstanding its size over 1,200,000 tourists travel to Malta annually.

Since gaining independence from Britain in 1964, Malta has become a European destination of excellence, enjoying a healthy economy mainly specializing in financial services, information technology, healthcare, aviation services, ship repairs and tourism, and an exciting toursim sector.

Maltese people speak English (and Maltese, which is a mixed language of Semitic and Latin origins), and most speak also Italian, which used to be the official language till 1939. Due to the proximity to Italy & Sicily, one has a feel of Italy in the air, yet the Maltese have developed a unique character, with its own traditions, music, cooking, wine making styles, art and culture...

Mdina and subsequently Rabat trace their origins to prehistoric times. Archeologically and historically they have been proven to be linked to the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Moors, the Norman, Spanish and later the French. Most recently the British, who arrived in 1800 obviously also left their mark. This colorful historical kaleidoscope naturally has morphed Mdina & Rabat into a truly a fascinating area, that is now yours to discover.

Mdina is today referred to as the Silent City, as it is distinctively quiet. Even car horns are illegal within its wall and if not for the horse carriages carrying tourist alongs its narrow thwirling, stone pebled streets, and the occasional church bells, it’s a perfectly tranquil dimension where you can stroll, relax and enjoy, as we say roiund here, ‘in santa pace’...


Few other places in Malta come close in delivering that true Maltese genuine experience to visitors like Rabat and Mdina.

Spend a week or 2 in a 400-year-old house in a medieval Maltese Town...

Expertly converted in traditional Maltese style, this is a romantic medieval house of character, ideal for short or long visits all-year-round; Whilst restoring this property great attention was devoted to preserving the house’s genuine characteristics, and comfortable charms. Indeed this expertly converted house features authentic local flag stone flooring throughout, thick medieval walls that give it a cozy secure feeling, and a central courtyard, so typical in Malta, which offers a secluded cool hideaway for that stylish chill out.

The house is located in a peaceful & quiet quarter of Rabat, that's within some 5 minutes from the medieval walled city of Mdina and just 3 minutes walking distance from bakery, butcher shop, grocery stores, open air markets and pharmacy/polyclinic. The central courtyard (private, cozy and ideal for entertaining or for that romantic candle lit dinner) is surrounded by the (fully equipped) kitchen, dining (seats 6) and sitting room (on the 1st level); the bedrooms are situated on the second floor accessible externally from the yard or internally through a short spiral staircase. There are 2 main and 1 smaller bedrooms (2 with balconies, 1 with en-suite shower and toilet), 3 bathrooms in all; there is a washroom with veranda on the third floor, with a good sized roof. Cellar underneath, excellent for wine storage.

Place your reservation here: http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p800936 or contact the owner via email ceo@dmax.tv or phone +356-9949-0209

Read about the medieval walled city of Mdina and its suburb, Rabat further below in this blog.