We had a lovely stay over Christmas and New Year at this beautiful, historic townhouse at the tip of Isla-Senglea with the most special view of Valletta and the Grand Harbour. With winter storms and strong winds raging outside, it was great to look out on the harbour while sitting in the cheery living room.
Gianluca had kept for us a range of Maltese delicacies and it was lovely to try them. Also, the poinsettias around the home added just the nicest touch for Christmas. Gianluca's father, Lino, visited us also and recommended a car hire company and answered many of our logistical questions and recommended places to visit and see in Malta and Gozo.
It was easy to get to Valletta by the ferry or water taxis on Birgu-Victoriosa. And, to buy necessities at convenience stores near the townhouse. Walking around the Isla-Senglea neighbourhood (and nearby Birgu-Victoriosa) at this time of the year, we enjoyed seeing the special nativity cribs decorating the outside windows of peoples' homes.