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My trip to Malta, Gozo, and Comino

Malta Gozo Comino
Malta Gozo Comino
 

Malta Gozo Comino

Before this year’s travel adventures start again, I would like to share a few photos and infos from my trip to Malta, Gozo, and Comino. This took place last November.

I have always wanted to visit Malta as far back as I could remember. So when the opportunity came, not only was I happy to finally tick this destination off from my bucket list, but I was happy to exchange the cold temperatures in Vienna for the 20 degrees in Malta. In other words, you can say this switch immediately uplifted my mood!

Malta Gozo Comino

My trip to Malta, Gozo, and Comino

Upon arrival at Malta, a cab brought me to a beautiful boutique hotel called La Falconeria, I had a double room with a traditional Maltese balcony and views to the rooftops of Valletta.

It was midnight when I arrived, so I had no other choice other than to go to bed immediately. But before doing that, I took a quick glance out of the window in an effort to soak in where I was. I saw long narrow streets, elegant tall buildings, and picture perfect wooden balconies everywhere.

The Viennese Girl travel blog from Vienna
The Viennese Girl travel blog from Vienna
 

Unforgettable Adventures with Mr. Vince: Exploring Malta, Gozo, and Comino

During the first two days, Mr. Vince Debono and I explored Malta Gozo CominoMr. Vince Debono was not only an amazingly knowledgeable travel guide, but he was also a talented photographer.

I would need hours of writing in order to do justice to all the amazing places that Mr. Vince showed me. And I am pretty sure I would still leave out some valuable info. So it’s best that you check  visitmalta.com and visitgozo.com before you start organizing your trip to Malta Gozo Comino. 

Malta Gozo Comino

Favourite activities in Malta, Gozo, and Comino

  • The boat ride from Valletta to the Three cities in a typical Maltese gondola shaped boat, called “dghajsa”. That was so much fun!
  • Walking around Mdina, also known as “The Silent City”.
  • The views of Malta’s Grand Harbour from the Upper Barraka Gardens.
  • Valletta’s old narrow streets
  • Lunch at the rooftop terrace of Ta’ Rikkardu, in the historic old Citadel in Victoria.
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Malta Gozo Comino
 

Where to stay in Malta / top accommodations

Hotel in Valletta: La Falconeria

Hotel in Saint Julian’s: InterContinental Malta

Regarding the accommodation, I spent the first two nights in a boutique hotel in the heart of Valletta. After that, I changed location and moved to St. Julian’s, where I spent three nights in one of the highline suites at InterContinental Malta.  For me, as a traveller to Malta, it was interesting to see those two different faces of Malta. Valletta was a huge open air museum recognized by UNESCO for its historical and cultural value, while St. Julian’s was in a more modern part of the island and offered nightlife and entertainment.

Malta Gozo Comino

Hire a photographer in Malta

Looking for a passionate wedding photographer to turn your special day into timeless memories for your wedding in Malta ?

Explore my wedding photography website and reach out to me at silia@prettylovestories.com As a destination wedding photographer, I thrive on capturing love stories wherever my couples take me. 

Additionally, if you happen to visit Vienna and you’re interested in booking me as your photographer in Vienna, you can find more info here. Please have a look at my portfolio, if you’d like to know more about my photography work.

Malta Gozo Comino

The trip to Malta ended the best way it could, with a dinner at the Paranga restaurant with a very good company. I savored great local fish and had a glass of wine!

A special thanks to Ryanair and Malta Tourism Authority for organizing this individual press trip for me, and for giving me the opportunity to travel to Malta Gozo Comino.  If you are also planning to visit Malta, definitely check out the flights from Ryanair here and the Malta Airport lounge!

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Hotel Review: Corte San Pietro in Matera

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Corte San Pietro! The perks of being the owner and editor of The Viennese Girl photography blog (TVG) are visiting amazing places around the world, staying in amazing hotels and getting to know amazing people.

One of those hotels and places was Corte San Pietro in Matera and the owner of it, Sig.a Marisa and Fernando Ponte.

Matera hotel photography
Matera hotel photography
 

Hotel Review: Corte San Pietro in Matera

I am not sure whether my photos can do justice of the beauty of Corte San Pietro. This place is way too beautiful! I tried to catch the beauty though. Having just only one lense, the 50mm, is not easy. I know, I know… I have to buy more lenses, but this is another topic of discussion haha.

Nevertheless, I took many photos of Corte San Pietro, as I usually do with anything that I like a lot. As it usually happens, every time I am in a place I like a lot.

Hotel Review: Corte San Pietro in Matera

boutique hotel in Matera

boutique hotel in Matera
Corte San Pietro
 
Corte San Pietro
Corte San Pietro
 

Time and again, I couldn’t shake the thought: “This hotel deserves a spot in TVG’s Hotel Recommendations.” And lo and behold, here it is, featured online on TVG.

Hotel Review: Corte San Pietro in Matera

Corte San Pietro

Where to stay in Matera – Best boutique hotel

I have more feelings than words can describe because it’s special, unique, one of a kind… I loved the minimalism, the attention to detail. And in general, I love people who have an exceptional sense of style and know how to decorate a place. I loved how they managed to turn old caves to a luxury boutique hotel.

Hotel Review: Corte San Pietro in Matera

Corte San Pietro
Corte San Pietro
 

Book a travel and wedding photographer in Matera

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Corte San Pietro
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Corte San Pietro
Corte San Pietro
 
Corte San Pietro
Corte San Pietro
 

Hotel Review: Corte San Pietro in Matera. What makes this hotel so special.

In the morning, we enjoyed the delightful Italian breakfast, surrounded by the serene courtyard. Our accommodation, the Deluxe Loft Matrimoniale, provided a cozy retreat, complete with a picturesque view from our window. We even noticed umbrellas hanging by the door, ready for any unexpected rain showers. And seeing our names displayed in front of our cave reminded us that, albeit temporary, Matera had become our cherished home away from home!

Corte San Pietro
Corte San Pietro
 

This place is truly remarkable, as I’ve mentioned previously. It has a way of making you feel incredibly special, and I’m confident it will have the same effect on you.

The only downside is that we eventually had to bid farewell…

If you ever find yourself in the South of Italy, I highly recommend paying a visit to Matera, Corte San Pietro, and Fernando!

Corte San Pietro
Corte San Pietro
 

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