Malta, the perfect holiday destination for families and kids
Family friendly people and plenty of entertainment for the whole family, Malta has it all!
When choosing a holiday destination as a family there are several factors to take into consideration. We have therefore compiled a list for families who are thinking about, or are coming for a holiday in Malta.
The Maltese people are very family friendly and no matter where you are people will always be friendly and lend you a helping hand when needed. In Malta family comes first and this is reflected in the culture and way of life.
Pavements along the sea between Sliema and St. Julian’s and in Bugibba are large with ample space for families with kids to romp around. The old buses have recently been replaced with newer and larger once perfect with plenty of space. Activities for childre in Malta are endless; choose between activities in the nature such as horse riding and water activities or bowling and cinema on rainy days
The all year-round good weather makes Malta a good destination for a family holiday.
Restaurants in Malta with play area:
- Café Latina Punta Rena: Serves Tex-Mex dishes and offers lovely sea views from their terrace. Kids menu available.
Contact: Tunny Net Complex, Mellieha Bay, Tel +356 2152 2360, Web: http://contacthandle.com/cafe-latino-punta-rena
- Jungle Restaurant: Serves American dishes and is the perfect restaurant for kids with animators and a three level tree house! Kids menu available.
Contact: Seabank Hotel, Mellieha, Tel +356 2152 2360, Web: http://contacthandle.com/jungle-restaurant
- Buskett Roadhouse: Serves both A La Carte and Buffet menus in Busgett Gardens. Perfect location for children.
Contact: Buskett Garden, Rabat, Tel +356 2145 4233, Web: http://www.buskettroadhouse.com/index.html
Pharmacies in Malta:
- Sliema: Chemimart Ltd. Pharmacy, 4,5,6, Il-Piazzetta, Tower Road, Sliema, Tel +356 2133 8369
- St. Julian’s: St. Julian’s Phamracy, 24 G. Borg Olivier Street, Tel +356 2133 9426
- Bugibba: Promenade Pharamcy, 2553 St. Paul's Court, Pioneer's Corp Street, Bugibba, Tel +356 2158 2553
More pharmacies in Malta and Sunday opening hours!
Child friendly beaches in Malta:
- Mellieha Bay:
Close to the bus stop, long stretch of sand, shallow waters, water sport rental, sun beds and umbrella rental, cafés, waterland close to shore
No shower facilities and only portable toilets avaliable
- Golden Bay: Close to the bus stop, long stretch of sand, ramp available to access the beach, sun beds and umbrella rental, shower and toilet facilities, watersport rental,cafés, safety lines in the sea, life guards There may be rocks in the water in some parts
- Ghajn Tuffieha: Very long stretch of sand, sun beds and umbrella rental, cafés, safety line in the sea, life guards Only accessible via a steep flight of 200 stairs, now shower facilities
Activities for kids in Malta:
- Splash and Fun : A waterpark with a lot of slides, pools, animators and other fun
- Mediterraneo Bio Park: If your children love animals, this is the amusement park for you!
- Popeye Village Fun Park – The film set of the Popeye Village film. Also has a waterland in summer!
Prices for baby products in Malta:
- Diapers: Pampers MP Simply Dry 5 Junx34 7.05 Euro
- Food: Mashed baby food Pump Cream Chicken 125G 0.96€, mashed baby food Vegetable Lasagne 200G 1.40€, Humana starting formula 450G 4.57€
Baby Sitters in Malta:
- Bee Care Malta, Nicola Mangion, Mobile +356 7988 1225, Web www.beecare.com.mt
- Nanyville, +356 2138 1393, Mobile +356 9986 9278, Email: nannyville@gmail.com
- Sylvanas Babysitting Service, Mobile: +356 7942 8488, Email: sylvaf@maltanet.net
Pedriaticians in Malta:
- Sultana Paul, Dr, MD, MRCP (UK), MRCPCH, 26 Windermere, Triq il-Germanja, Naxxar, Tel +356 2143 5823, mobile +356 9947 6874
- Victor Grech, San Giorgio Pharmacy, Manwel Buhagiar Street, Pembroke, Tel +356 2137 8485
- Maltese Paediatric Association, Paediatric Section, Materdei Hospital, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Tel +356 2545 0000, Web www.paediatricsmalta.org