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Further information - Summer School

The Grand Hotel Excelsior is one of the finest hotels in Malta, and because of this you are welcome to bring along partners to enjoy the trip with you. We have compiled travel and destination information you may need in preparation for your journey and time in Malta.

Getting To Malta

The International airlines listed below fly to Malta.

AeroflotAir FranceAustrian AirlinesBritish Airways

EmiratesFinnairIberiaLufthansa

Additionally, there a number of lower cost charter airlines which also fly to Malta from across Europe

brussels airlinesClickaireasyJet

NorwegianRyanairThomson Fly

transaviaVolare Webvueling

Transfers

The nearest airport is Malta International Airport(MLA), which is approximately 20 minutes from the hotel. (distance is 12 kilometres/8 miles)

Malta airport by car
On leaving the airport, take the main road to Marsa, which leads to Valletta. The city centre and airport are both clearly signposted.

Malta airport by coach
Bus number 8 travels between the airport and the main bus station in Valetta, departing every 20 to 30 minutes. The bus stop is located directly outside the departures terminal.

Malta airport by taxi
At the airport, there is a full fixed fare taxi service to all areas of Malta. A taxi booth is located in the Welcomers' Hall where pre-paid tickets may be purchased. A typical fare will cost €20. Alternatively, bus no. 8 departs regularly to/from Valletta and leaves from a bus stop outside the check-in hall.

Information For Partners

Partners are welcome to join delegates during their stay on the course, however this will be subject to an additional cost.

Spa Treatments: The Spa at the Excelsior offers an atmospheric space that is the perfect starting point for your journey toward equilibrium between your body, mind and spirit. Please find a list of our Spa treatments by clicking here. We would advise you to contact the resort in advance to make bookings for any treatments you may want during your stay.

Car hire: Hiring a car is possible from the offices situated on the promenade by the hotel. Driving in Malta is on the left hand side of the road.

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Diving:The hotel's diving partner runs PADI and IANTD Certified Scuba Diving Courses in Malta all throughout the year. The new dive centre is situated at the water’s edge of the Grand Hotel Excelsior in the Capital city, Valletta. Malta offers clear, virtually non-polluted and non-tidal seas, making it a great choice for any scuba diving activity. Download the Scuba Diving Menu from here and the Price List from here                

Nightlife: For nightlife and entertainment, St Julian’s is the main place to go to, more precisely Paceville. While St Julian’s is an all-year-round entertainment centre, Buġibba is more popular in the summer. Needless to say, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to bars in both St Julian’s and Buġibba/Qawra. For info about restaurants in Malta, visit www.restaurantsmalta.cpm

Beaches: On the north coast, the best beaches are at Paradise Bay, Golden Bay, Mellieha Bay, Armier Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay. Il-Qawra is better known as the inland sea, with a secluded bathing pool, crystal-clear water and sheer cliffs.

Taxis: Taxis are white and are normally found outside hotels and in tourist areas. It is advisable to check in advance how much a trip will cost.

Trips around Malta

Harbour cruises: A cruise in and around Malta's famous Grand Harbour is a must for any visitor. The starting point for most harbour cruises lies along the promenade linking Sliema to Gzira, more specifically the part known as The Ferries. Here one can choose between the services offered by the various companies operating cruises.

Horse Drawn Carriages (Karozzin):A ride in a karozzin is a pleasant way to see the sights. Carriages are found in Valletta, Sliema, St.Julians and Mdina.
Ask the coachman for rates of the various tours before setting off.

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