The villa in Manikata is an ideal base for a holiday to Malta. It’s location is perfect being close to more ‘resort-like’ locations like St Paul’s Bay & Mellieha for everyday amenities & within minutes from the beauty that is Golden Bay, whilst at the same time having the luxury of your own large living space & pool & the peace & tranquility of Manikata village. I would recommend hiring a car especially if you’re traveling with young children &/or older adults (which we were) because Malta is hilly but to be honest it’s not an absolute necessity as the bus service seems good. The villa itself was fabulous...loads of space for a comfortable stay & the view from the upstairs & pool area was beautiful! Perfect to take a dip after a warm day sightseeing, sip on a beer/wine & watch the sun go down. We all loved sitting up there looking out at the hills whilst eating breakfast in the early morning sunshine....it’s what holidays are all about. 2 things to note...1) There are electricity wires visible & running throughout the village & 2) There’s a lively cockerel that LOVES to make himself heard...especially in the early hours both things are so small that after the first couple of days you don’t see/hear them. We had a great holiday & would definitely recommend the villa to anyone looking to holiday in Malta that wants to stay away from the main resorts, to have a bit more space & some downtime.