Xlendi is even more beautiful than I'd imagined. This was the best holiday spot I've had in a lifetime spanning nearly 60 years! Yep, it was that good, for our taste anyway - even if we hadn't bumped into Billy Connolly and had a long and funny chat on the prom!
The terrace views are incredible, too difficult to put into words. Swimming in the bay is an absolute joy. Even my over-cautious wife Jane was swimming out to the caves on the opposite side of the bay. Diving off the rocks into a crystal clear bay was my great pleasure throughout the week. Great choice of restaurants all around the bay and all very well priced, great value, great service. Just 2 doors up is Ci Cimi (pronounced SheeShimmee) where we ate on our last night. Absolute superb menu choices - we're talking maybe just one notch down from Michelin star. Fantastic views too and an incredibly varied wine list. Bus to Victoria is just 10 minutes away and definitely worth a day trip at least. The terrace in the apartment is so private with the flat being in the top floor of the block. And then it's just a lift down and a 2 min walk to dive into the cool blue below! The flat is sparkling clean and has all the amenities you'll require. Took us a couple of days to notice there was no TV and that was only because I suddenly remembered the World Cup final was on. This location is heaven on earth - you will not be disappointed.
I actually went to meet Joan at her ceramics factory in Malta as we had spent our first week in Malta. I spent a lovely couple of hours with her and we've made some connections that are hopefully for life. My AirBnB host is now my FRIEND!
Thanks for a wonderful holiday experience Joan. Lots of love, Steven & Jane (Scotland) x