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Malta MELLIEHA 2018
WELCOME TO
Malta
Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta has been influenced greatly
by its neighbours, historically, culturally and linguistically. Life is usually taken at a
more leisurely pace than you may be used to
The warmth of the Maltese people and the beauty, together with the many prehistoric sites
fascination of the island’s 7,000 years of history found in every corner, make Malta an ideal island for
enchant many of its visitors to return time and walking and sightseeing.
time again. Our holiday programme will combine an
The landscape of Malta is one of low hills with exploration of the unspoilt areas of the island with
terraced green and brown fields. The coastline, visits to some of the many interesting remains
although only 85 miles in total, is extremely varied, of Malta’s ancient heritage, including Neolithic
with cliffs, harbours, bays, creeks, sandy beaches temples, 4th century catacombs, Roman ruins and
and rocky coves. The combination of natural churches built by the Knights of St John.
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ACCOMMODATION MEALS
All our holidays include breakfast and evening
PERGOLA HOTEL
meal. The hotel does cater for most dietary
Adenau Street,
requirements; we advise you to discuss your
Mellieha MLH2014,
requirements with the restaurant staff on arrival.
Malta
Tel: 00356 2152 3912 Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the Bonaventura Restaurant
This 4-star Hotel is situated close to the centre of
between 7.30am and 10.00am and is a self-service
Mellieha, one of Malta’s traditional villages, away
buff et offering a selection of hot and cold items.
from the hustle and bustle of the main resorts. Its
central location means shops and amenities are Evening meal
close by, making it an ideal base. The evening meal will be served buffet style with a
selection of international and local dishes - usually
BEDROOMS
including antipasti, salads Breakfast is served in
There are 91 en-suite bedrooms, overlooking a the Bonaventura Restaurant between 7.30am
central area with small outdoor swimming pool. and 10.00am and is a self-service buff et offering
The ensuite bedrooms are comfortably furnished a selection of hot and cold items. and soup for
with a hairdryer, safe (small charge), telephone, starts, followed by a selection of hot savoury
fridge, satellite television, air conditioning / dishes. Desserts tend to be pies and pastries
heating, Wi-Fi (small charge) and tea/coffee followed by tea and coffee. The hotel caters for
making facilities. most dietary requirements; we advise you to
FACILITIES discuss your requirements with the restaurant
There is a small bar in the lobby, and another bar staff on arrival. Our groups dine in the new rooftop
with comfortable seating next to the Restaurant two evenings during the week and this
Bonaventura Restaurant. The hotel has two meal is served to the table.
outdoor swimming pools, the rooftop pool Lunch
offering spectacular views across Mellieha Bay You may be able to purchase a picnic lunch from the
and Gozo. There is a further indoor heated pool, hotel. Alternatively it is possible to buy ingredients
jacuzzi, small gym. For those who really want to from local shops or on some days to eat at one of
indulge themselves, the hotel has a Spa offering a the local cafés; please check your walk directions
wide range of treatments (payable locally). for the various options available on your day’s walk.
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Guided Walking
ITINERARY
A unique feature of our Guided Walking holidays is the daily choice of walks.
Each evening your leaders will give a short talk about the options for the next
day and answer any questions that you may have.
In Madeira you’ll have a choice of two guided walks provisional and could be subject to change. For the
on each walking day. The cost of the transport to most up to date information, please check our website.
and from your walks each day is included in the A finalised itinerary will be available at the resort
cost of your holiday. and your leaders will talk every evening about the
Please note that the itinerary outlined below is next day’s walks.
Easier Walks: 5 to 7 miles (8-11km) Harder Walks: : 7 to 9 miles (11-
with up to 700ft (210m) of ascent 14.5km) with up to 1,400ft (420m)
in a day. of ascent in a day.
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Day 1: Arrival day Day 5: Free day
The journey to the hotel in Mellieha is by minibus. Each week there is a free day when no guided
Time permitting, your leaders will explain more walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to
about the walks on the first evening. Should this relax around the hotel, walk independently or visit
not be possible we’ll meet after breakfast on the local places of interest. Some options for your
first morning of your stay. free day may include:
Day 2: Northern peninsula Gozo: For guests holidaying on Malta only, a day
trip to Gozo is popular. Using a hired coach it is
These walks explore the northern tip of Malta,
possible to see many of the popular sights on the
from the older part of Mellieha village and onto
island including the Rotunda Church at Xewkija,
rocky open ground to contour around the
the sea arch and Inland Sea at Dwejra Bay and
northern coastline with fine views of Gozo and
the delightful fishing village of Xlendi. The day
Comino.
is rounded off by a visit to Victoria, the island’s
Easier Walk: 5 miles (8km) with up to 500ft (150m) capital, in order to walk around the ramparts of the
of ascent citadel and visit the cathedral.
Harder Walk: 7 miles (11km) with up to 900ft Valletta: Although we visited Valletta on day 3, it
(270m) of ascent is impossible to explore this World Heritage City
in one day. On a return visit options available are
Day 3: Valletta - sightseeing excursion
the National Museum of Archaeology, where a
The World Heritage City of Valletta merits a great fascinating collection of artefacts from Malta’s
deal of exploration and this sightseeing day will prehistoric sites are housed; the War Museum,
introduce you to the key sights. Our tour starts which tells the story of the siege of Malta during
with a walking tour around the city with a blue the Second World War; Manoel Theatre (a
badge guide, stopping at Upper Barrakka Gardens beautiful old theatre), and an inhabited 16th
with panoramic views over the Grand Harbour and century patrician town house.
the Three Cities, and concluding with a visit to St
Mdina & Rabat: Mdina is an important UNESCO
John’s Co-Cathedral. There is then free time for
Heritage Site. It is the oldest city on the island and
you to explore Valletta before a not-to-be-missed
derives its name from the Arabic word ‘medina’
harbour cruise.
meaning walled city. Mdina is lamp-lit by night and
Day 4: Dingli Cliffs to Blue Grotto often referred to as the ‘silent city’. The cathedral
or Mdina and cathedral museum are fascinating places
with their rich cultural and religious treasures.
Today’s visit is to the Dingli Cliffs, the highest point
The impressive palaces are still home to some of
on Malta. We walk through Buskett Gardens (once
Malta’s aristocratic families.
the hunting ground of the Grand Masters) towards
the Dingli Cliffs. Rabat is home to the famous catacombs of St
Paul and St Agatha and the impressive St Paul’s
Close to the cliffs we see the remains of Ghar- Church, which stands above a grotto where
il-Kbir cave dwellings and a series of distinctive St Paul is said to have taken refuge after his
prehistoric cart ruts. This visit will be enhanced by shipwreck on Malta.
a local guide who was brought up in the area. The
afternoon is spent sightseeing with the option of: Local information website: For information on
Malta please visit www.malta.gov.mt
(a) visiting 4th century catacombs, the museum
of Roman Antiquities and soaking up the Day 6: Marsascala and Marsaxlokk
atmosphere in the Silent City of Mdina or These walks link two traditional Maltese fishing
(b) visiting the temple complex of Hagar Qim, villages on the south eastern corner of the island.
which can be seen before We start at Marsascala harbour from where we
descending to Wied iz-Zurrieq where there is the follow the coast past a series of deep-cut bays
option of a boat trip to the Blue Grotto in good and promontories. A delightful spot for lunch
weather. and swimming is reached before we continue
along the shore through the ‘sculpture park’ of
Easier Walk: 5 miles (8km) with up to 300ft (90m) Peter’s Pool. There is an option to continue on to
of ascent Delimara Point to stand only 200 miles north of
Harder Walk: 9 miles (14.5km) with up to 900ft Africa. We walk to Marsaxlokk, with its profusion of
(270m) of ascent colourful fishing boats bobbing in the harbour, and
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a quayside market.
Easier Walk: 7 miles (11km) with up to 400ft
(120m) of ascent. In the evenings
Harder Walk: 9 miles (14.5km) with up to 900ft The friendly atmosphere of our Guided
(270m) of ascent. Walking holidays continues into the evening.
We’ll enjoy a leisurely meal and then you may
Day 7: Ancient city to sandy bays also like to join your leader for an evening
From the ancient city of Mdina – the original capital stroll, listen to local musicians, relax with a
of Malta – we descend into the fertile Qleigha book in a quiet lounge or enjoy a drink at the
Valley and a series of manmade reservoirs called bar with your fellow walkers talking about
the your day.
Chadwick Lakes. There is time to view the wayside
chapel and the honeycomb of ancient tombs
beneath the Victorian Line fortifications along the
escarpment ridge. After the Bingemma Gap we
make our way mainly by coastal paths to Golden
Bay where there will be time for a swim.
Easier Walk: 6 miles (9.5km) with up to 600ft
(180m) of ascent
Harder Walk: 8 miles (13km) with up to 900ft
(270m) of ascent
Day 8: Departure day
or transfer day for guests holidaying on Gozo.
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WALKING
INFORMATION
Your walking leaders: HF Holidays’ leaders are a who will accompany you on a walk to enrich and
pivotal feature of our Guided Walking holidays. enhance your enjoyment of the area by giving you
During the day they will guide you on the walks in an insight into its history and culture. Tips for local
a caring and considerate way, showing you places interest guides have not been included in the price
of interest en route. All our leaders have been of your holiday. This is at your own discretion and
selected on an intensive residential course so we invite you to do this directly with the local guide.
you can relax and enjoy your holiday knowing that Maps: Your leaders will of course carry all the maps
you are in safe hands. Our leaders welcome your and detailed walk instructions needed for the
comments on the holiday survey; constructive walks. The map available for this area is 1:25,000
suggestions for things that they might do Kompass Map 235: Malta & Gozo.
differently are very helpful. Maps can be obtained by mail order from
We take pride in the quality of our holidays and The Map Shop, tel: 0800 0854080 or visit
work closely with all our providers to ensure our www.themapshop.co.uk.
holidays meet your expectations. If for any reason Children: We welcome unaccompanied children
you are not satisfied with any element of your of 14 or over on our walks on the basis that they
holiday, our leaders are the best people to help. can take full responsibility for themselves. Children
Local interest guides: In some of our resorts we under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an
may employ the services of a local interest guide adult.
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Health Insurance Card (EHIC) prior to their holiday.
WALKING There can be problems with medical authorities and
insurance companies if you cannot produce this
SAFETY when you require treatment – details are available
We are committed to running our Guided Walking at dh.gov. uk/travellers EHIC cards have an expiry
holidays in a safe manner and your co-operation date – please check yours is valid before you travel.
with this is much appreciated. No outdoor activity Insurance: Insurance is a condition of booking.
can be 100% risk free; however, if you take Therefore if you have not already arranged
sensible precautions and adhere to your leaders’ insurance, it is imperative that you do so, and
instructions, your holiday will be both safe and advise us of the insurance company and policy
enjoyable. On the first evening of your holiday number.
(dependent on arrival time), the leaders will give a We have negotiated special holiday insurance and
short talk about safety on the walks – we would ask full details of this cover can be found in our brochure
everyone to attend. or at hfholidays.co.uk. There is no extra charge for
Walking as a group: Our leaders always consider pre-existing illnesses. If you would like to purchase
the safety of the group as a whole, and will show insurance from us please call us on 020 8732 1220
more caution over potential risks (such as bad or or email holidayservices@hfholidays.co.uk.
exceptionally hot weather) than an individual or Even with an EHIC card, medicines and out-patient
couple might make on a private outing. Walks may treatment normally have to be paid for at the
be modified or cancelled following the leaders’ time and the costs reclaimed afterwards – details
assessment of the day-to-day situation. Your are available at dh.gov.uk/travellers. Therefore
leaders will refuse to accept any guest whose insurance is extremely important, as is access to
clothing, equipment, behaviour or walking ability is emergency money, preferably a credit card.
considered unsuitable, and where it could affect
the safety and enjoyment of other guests on the In Montenegro, there are reciprocal healthcare
proposed walk. It is your responsibility to follow the agreements with the UK that allow free emergency
leader’s guidelines, for the benefit and safety of the treatment. In non urgent cases payment (normally
group as a whole. If you leave the group, then your in cash) may be required. Further details are
leader will no longer have responsibility for you. available at dh.gov.uk/travellers. Turkey has no
reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK, and
For safety reasons, we stipulate a minimum party doctors generally expect payment in cash. Find out
size of two guests in addition to the leader. in advance if your insurance plan will make payments
First aid: In line with current practice, each leader directly to providers or reimburse you later for
carries a group first aid kit but is not able to supply overseas health expenditures.
any ‘medication’, including aspirin, paracetamol, Money: Access to emergency money, preferably via
antihistamines and antiseptic cream. a credit card, is very important as you never know
Hydration: In warm weather it is very important to when an emergency may arise.
keep hydrated. You will need to carry a minimum of
two litres of water with you on walks, more during
hot weather or on more demanding walks.
HOLIDAY TIPS
Language: Maltese and English
One good way of hydrating is to use a two litre
hydration pack which allows drinking without Currency: Euro
constant stopping. This can then be filled up from Changing money: There are several ATM machines
additional water sources as required. Your leader will in Mellieha where you can obtain money.
inform you of the possibilities for replenishing your
Electricity: 220 Volt AC with 3-pin plugs as per UK.
water during the walks.
Tap water: Is considered safe to drink, but if you
Your health: It is essential that you describe on
prefer, bottled mineral water can be purchased from
your guest registration form any health condition
the hotel or local supermarkets.
or disability you may have. The leaders will treat this
confidentially and may be able to take it into account Telephone code: If the international number
on the walks; for example, by not delaying lunch if you wish to call starts with a 0, you must drop the
they know they have someone with diabetes in their starting digit when dialling the number.
party. To dial a UK number 0044
EU citizens should ensure they have a European To dial a Maltese number 00356
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WHAT TO WEAR & BRING
To enjoy your walking comfortably and safely, it is • spare high-energy food e.g. chocolate bar or Kendal
essential that your footwear, clothing and equipment mint cake
are suitable for the conditions likely to be encountered. • torch
Please note that some of our Atlantic island and You may also wish to consider bringing:
Mediterranean destinations are also in mountainous • camera
areas and at high (up to 4,000ft) the temperatures can
• personal first aid kit
be as low as 0°C. You will need:
• walking pole(s) – many guests find these useful,
• comfortable outdoor clothing • particularly for descents
• ankle supporting footwear with non-slip soles
• water bottle (at least 2 litres, more for hot climates) FOOTWEAR
and a thermos flask if you wish We recommend wearing walking boots on all our walks,
• sunhat, sun cream and sunglasses as these provide the best ankle support
• small rucksack and grip. Modern ‘approach shoes’ offer appropriate
The following are also recommended to all walkers, and levels of grip and may be worn on some low
are essential for mountainous and hilly areas: level walks, but users should be aware that they offer
• walking boots less ankle support.
• spare pullover or fleece Lightweight trainers, denim jeans and waterproof capes
• hat and gloves are not recommended for any walks.
TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have booked your holiday ‘with flight’ you will arrive at Malta Airport. From the UK we offer flights
from several airports which may arrive at different times..
Please note that meals are not provided on most European flights, although some airlines may offer a
small snack.
Where possible you will be met in the arrivals hall by an HF Holidays’ leader. Please look for the ‘First
Minute’ representative, who will be wearing an orange shirt and holding a ‘First Minute’ board. The
representative is usually standing underneath the right-hand TV screen which is straight ahead of you
as you exit the baggage hall.
Occasionally we will ask our transfer coach company to meet you. The driver will be in the arrivals hall
holding an ‘HF Holidays’ sign.
The onward journey to Mellieha by coach takes approximately 45 minutes.
For independent travellers: For guests who have booked their holiday ‘without flight’ HF Holidays can
help you to reach the hotel in the following ways:
HF Holidays’ transfer coach from Malta Airport. These are timed to meet the HF Holidays’
flights (provisional HF Holidays’ flight times can be found on www.hfholidays.co.uk or by calling
+44 (0)20 8732 1220). Cost per single journey is £16.50. Please note that HF Holidays is not
responsible for your onward travel if you fail to meet the transfer coach under any circumstance.
Our Airport Taxi service service operates at this resort, offering quick and easy transfers for guests
booking their own flights. All prices are per taxi for single journeys, allowing you to mix and match
different transfer options. From Malta Airport by taxi transfer £55per taxi single journey.
Transfers and taxis must be pre-booked. If you have not already booked your transfer or taxi please
call +44 (0)20 8732 1220.
Airport parking and accommodation
If you require airport parking or accommodation before your flight, we
recommend our partner Holiday Extras. Call 0871 360 2750 and quote HX031
or book online at holidayextras.co.uk/hfholidays
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LONGER
Two weeks or more Worldwide
If you enjoyed your holiday on Malta, we From Alaska to Australia our Worldwide Journeys
recommend our holiday on the beautiful island invite you to explore world famous destinations,
of Gozo, with its secluded coves and spectacular and some lesser known gems, on six continents
coastline. including Europe.
Self-guided Walking
For those who prefer to explore independently,
on our Self-guided Walking holidays, in selected
European destinations, you can discover
unspoiled scenery, historic sites and the local
culture at your own pace by following our carefully
planned walking routes.
Leisure Activities
We offer a range of Leisure Activities holidays
at some of our European destinations, including
Discovery or Garden Tours, Photography, Painting,
or Yoga.
SAVE ON OUTDOOR CLOTHING
From time to time our outdoor clothing partners have special offers for our guests.
Visit hfholidays.co.uk/partnerships to see the current offers.
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