Joanne's place in Birgu is absolutely lovely, cozy and comfortable. But furthermore Joanne is such a great and helpful hostess!
1st communication with her was spot on from the moment we booked. She helped us know our way around from the airport and when arriving (way earlier than check in time) she left us some time at the appt to rest and shower since we had a 6am flight.
She provided water, coffee and other essentials, and showed us the way around the place and explained perfectly how to get to Valetta, Mdina, Gozo and many other interest points.
Effectively the apartment is even prettier than shown in pictures and...despite being tall might have been a little of a disadvantage when it came to the room door, everything is very clean and comfy!
Huge fridge and super fast freezer may become essentials here in Malta as the heat is overwhelming. There's AC in every room and living quarters, as well as a fan and not 1,or 2 but 3 LOVELY balconies with Malta's sights in front. (you can also see the fireworks from one of them) two cool couches and a dinning table made a great setup for when we needed to work and powerful wifi is provided.
Birgu is lovely and have tons of things to see by itself but bare in mind that to get to Valetta you'll need either a bus(come every hour), taxi, water taxi (2euros pp every 15/20 mins) or ferry(goes out every half an hour back and forward a 15 minute ride 2.80 return ticket with barraka lift included, and you'll need it) all of which are a few blocks away.
We strongly suggest you go to date corner Cafe just across the bridge to the ferry. It has a very romantic vibe to it. And service is seriously outstanding.
Conviniece store is open until 10pm every day is only 4/5 blocks away. But this is Malta get ready for some cardio!
If you get anxious to hit the water like me.
Fort St Angelo Rocky Beach is a few minute stroll away
Thank you Joanne for having us. We can't wait to come back again!