Landscapes of Malta and Gozo by Douglas Lockhart
Summary: Walking Malta; touring Malta; Malta: walks; Malta: car tours; Gozo walks
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Malta, Gozo and Comino attract hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, most of them from Britain, Italy, Germany and Scandinavia. Many are lured by the typical Mediterranean weather; others see Malta as a change from the Spanish 'Costas', while British ex-servicemen and their families, once stationed here, come back for a nostalgic look at how things have changed. Not everyone stays around the hotel pools or heads for the nearest beach and many people prefer touring or walking in the countryside.

The Maltese landscape offers rich rewards for those who enjoy exploring: interests in ancient and modern history, military and ecclesiastical architecture, geology, and flora are all well catered for. If this will be your first visit to the Maltese Islands, sampling a few of our walks and tours will be a perfect introduction. This new 5th edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect changes that have taken place since the fourth edition was published.

"We used your guide to Malta and were delighted with it  - not least because we were able to devise several of our own walk variations using your excellent maps." (J.M., Carlisle)

The best months for walking are March, April, May, October and November.

Where to stay if you plan to walk  The author suggests staying in the north of the island, for example Mellieha or Bugibba, because you will then have a wide choice of walks nearby, accessible with just a short bus journey. You'll also be conveniently located for the Gozo ferry.

7 car tours, 70 long and short walks, 30 picnic suggestions
Plans of Valletta/Sliema/St Julian's, St Paul's Bay/Bugibba, Mdina/ Rabat, and Victoria (Gozo)
136 pages + 2 touring maps
5th ed, March 2007 ISBN 978-1-85691-307-2 £12.99
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