Many people are unaware that Malta is made up of a chain of islands. After your Malta Airport transfer has dropped you off at your accommodation, it’s definitely worth venturing to as many of the 19 isles as you can.
Fungus Rock
Fungus Rock, an enormous block of limestone and small islet, is located at the entrance of a lagoon in Dwejra, Gozo. It is 60 metres tall, and is a well-protected nature reserve, meaning that the rock is not accessible to general public.
The public were first banned from Fungus Rock by Grand Master Pinto, after a unique and rare type of fungus, which was believed to have special medicinal purposes for treating dysentery and dressing wounds, was discovered on the limestone block.
St. Paul
Once you’ve settled in after your Malta Airport transfer, the Island of St. Paul should be near the top of your list for a visit. It is also referred to as Selmunett, and is one of Malta’s largest uninhabited islands. The island’s name is derived from both the shipwrecking of Paul the Apostle, which was believed to have happened in Malta, and the nearby town of St. Paul’s Bay.
Manoel
Named after the Grand Master Antonio Manoel, the island’s long history has seen it used for a variety of different purposes, ranging from a hospital for victims of the plague to a Royal Navy base. Today, Manoel is home to a restaurant, a bar and a boat house.
Cominotto
Another island which comes highly recommended by many of Malta’s visitors is Cominotto, which is located less than 100 metres away from the well-known tourist spot of Comino. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful places in all of Malta, with the Blue Lagoon being very popular with visitors wishing to take a trip out on a yacht or tour boat.
Filfla
The furthest south of all is Filfla. It is situated around three miles from the main island and is only open to those visiting for educational or scientific purposes. However, tourists are welcome to sail around Filfla.
How to Get There
You can reach Malta from the UK in just under three hours, with flights departing from London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Manchester. Booking early can save money on tickets, whilst choosing a budget-friendly airline like easyJet or Ryanair will also mean that the trip is kind to your wallet.
Once you have landed, you’ll need to get from the airport to your accommodation. To take away the hassle of this journey, why not pre-book a private Malta Airport transfer to get you to your final destination? This is not only a convenient option, but also a cost-effective one, and will guarantee a stress-free shuttle ride that will kick your island-hopping holiday off the right way.
From islands named for saints to gorgeous tourist havens, the lesser known isles of Malta are beautiful and not to be missed.
Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers all over Europe and northern Africa. If you’re looking for an affordable Malta airport transfer service Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you and your luggage get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.
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