When to go on your shopping spree? how to get there? where to get money out? all these questions answered in a useful fact sheet. |
Arriving in a foreign country is exciting, especially when you have never stepped foot there before. Malta is a small island which makes it easy to explore, but having some information to guide you is always useful.
Timezone
GMT+1
Shop opening hours
Because of the Mediterranean lifestyle, Shop opening hours are fitted around an afternoon siesta, this means that most shops are closed between the hours of 1pm and 4pm. Shops are also closed on Sundays.
Electricity
Malta's electricity runs on 240V. The plugs need to have 3 pins as they do in the UK. Converters can be bought on the island to suit most International plugs.
Currency
As from 1st January 2008, Malta joined the Euro Zone and now the Euro is Malta's official currency.
Pharmacies
All pharmacies keep normal shopping hours. Should you require a pharmacy on a Sunday there is a list printed in the Maltese Sunday Times each week of pharmacies that are open.
Doctors
There are a number of poly-clinics dotted around the island should you need a doctor. Most hotels provide their own doctor too so ask at your hotel reception for more information.
Internet Cafes
They have become increasingly popular over recent years and can be found in most tourist areas. Expect to pay about Lm1 for 60 minutes.
Pet Travel
With a pet passport it is possible to bring an animal into the country depending on where you are coming from, for a list of countries please go to www.maltakennelclub.org. Pets being brought into the country must follow strict rules and guidelines in order to do so.
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