But I personally found it a bit long winded and short on easy to access practical information, for quick access to on the move.


Another fine Lonely Planet offering   November 12, 2005
 24 out of 24 found this review helpful

I bought this for a recent trip to Malta, and once again have been impressed by the quality and content of the Lonely Planet guide for the area. Although Malta doesn’t have a huge amount to offer, this guide details all you could want to know from history, geography, sites, where to stay, scuba diving and general travel advice.

That said I was also encouraged that the book doesn’t try to oversell the sites which really irritates me in many travel guides. Some of the advice about which things to do and which not to do are absolutely spot on, particularly re which catacombs to visit in Rabat. One place I really recommend going to is Marsaxlokk a small fishing village in the south-east corner of the island.

The maps are actually a bit poor and I would recommend getting something extra if you plan on driving around but as a guide, this one’s superb!