We were met at the airport by Margaret and Joseph, who drove us back to their home - a 20 minute drive away. They were excellent hosts and made us feel most welcome. Their home is beautifully kept, very clean and tidy - tiled throughout. The bedroom has two single beds joined together, air-conditioning and a fan. There is a large separate bathroom which has a sink, toilet, bidet and bath with shower. Plenty of food is provided for breakfast, ranging from cereals, toast, ham and cheese to fruit and yogurt.
It is between five and ten minutes walk to Marsaskala where there are a variety of cafes and shops open during the day, plus the bus terminus. There is a childrens play park where wifi is free (most cafes have free wifi also if you are a patron). Marsaskala comes alive at night with many bars and restaurants open until late. The promenade is lit up at night, which makes a pleasant walk along the waterfront. For the sporty, there is a dive centre a mere 30 minutes walk away, with some small swimming areas en route.
Buses to Valletta are about every twenty minutes. One journey costs 2 euros during summer months (1.5 euros in the winter), for a two hour period - this allows travel to Valletta (all buses go directly there) with an immediate onward journey permissible. For 21 euros, an unlimited weekly travel ticket can be purchased from Valletta bus station - closes 5:30pm EXACTLY, so be warned. A bus guide leaflet can be obtained from most information offices. Last buses from Valletta are between 10 and 10:30pm.
Eating out can be expensive but there are a few small outlets selling hot food at very reasonable prices.