Malta's National Park

A picture is worth a thousand words and all of that, but photographs can also do what you want them to do.  That's why most people's facebook pages are adorned with photos of themselves smiling gleamingly at the camera surrounded by friends at a party, or lounging on an idyllic looking beach holding an ostentatious cocktail.  In the same way, I can show you these photos of Ta 'Qali National Park and you may think 'How lovely, let's go there this weekend!'

Lower Barrakka Gardens Valletta

Now Valletta is not exactly a hectic place, but should you feel the need to find a (more) tranquil location in the city, then the Barrakka Gardens are where you should be heading.  It's a small little park on the far right of Valletta when you enter via the main gate, and it's well worth strolling up there.  Sit on one of the benches, take photos of the sculptures and most of all check out the fantastic views of the Grand Harbour from the city walls.