CISK Maltese Lager Beer (24 x 330 ml - 4.2%) CANS

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A vibrant tourism market and a growing interest in moving to Malta suggests a bright future for Malta’s liquid gold. Bigilla is often served with freshly baked crusty bread. It’s a tasty dish to share while sipping drinks or browsing a menu to choose a main course. Bigilla served with Maltese olives and cheese. Kapunata

A ricotta-filled pastizzi from a bakery in Valletta is an ideal way of trying traditional food in Malta. Further information Capers– this typical Mediterranean bud is preserved in brine mixed with vinegar and used to add some zing to salads and cooked dishes. The small bushes grow especially well on Gozo and harvesting of the buds by hand takes place in June. I’ve been spoilt in the UK by free museums and art galleries. Unfortunately in Malta there is an entrance fee for all museums, galleries and ruins. Malta’s hot climate and relatively small agricultural land means that Maltese beer makers must import their green hops and golden malt from countries in cooler, northern climates. For artists like John at Stretta, this presents an opportunity for international expression.

Another classic Maltese beer that has been garnering top international accolades, this amber coloured, top-fermented ale is mixed in with a special type of mild malt that gives the beer its rich colour and smooth taste. It’s velvety texture and subtle chocolate and caramel notes may have you thinking you are actually eating a bit of chocolate – especially if you are a few cans in. 6. TAR Robust Porter Kutsku is a variation of the vegetable soup where giant cous cous and fresh fava beans are added when in season. Malta’s capital of Valletta has a huge selection of restaurants, bars and cafes surrounded by gorgeous 16th century architecture. For more things to see in Valletta read my article on 20 fun things to do in Valletta Malta Budget dining in Valletta

The tiny Mediterranean island of Malta has been influenced by every nation that’s invaded it, with its culture, architecture and way of life being shaped accordingly. And, the British left one particularly notable mark on the island, from our point of view at least—beer. In the 1880s a beer importing business was established to supply the troops stationed there, and shortly afterwards a local family created their own brewery to produce the first native Maltese beer, Farsons Pale Ale. It’s golden colour is distinctive and its flavour impossible to replicate anywhere else – you literally need the Maltese church bells to be ringing and the bread-makers and fishmongers to be on the streets selling their wares for this beer to reach its level of flavour. 5. Farsons Blue LabelValletta street food and culture tour– Learn about local food culture with tastings of sweets, street food and drinks in this walking tour around Valletta. Book here. Sustainable travel and food in Malta Fried date pastries, known as Imqaret or Mqaret, are a legacy of the Arabic influence on Malta. Imqaret, a pastry made with dates, is a legacy of the Arabic influence on Malta. However, despite the merger, new competition was emerging. At about the same time, a wealthy Maltese banker by the name of Marquis John Scicluna entered the game. Torta tal-Lampuki or Lampuki pie is a traditional Maltese dish featuring a meaty white fish that’s landed at local fishing ports. Encased in flaky pastry, the ingredients also include vegetables such as spinach, onion, peas and cauliflower. Lemon, mint and marjoram add flavour. Bebbux or snails are also an option if you want to sample local cuisine in Malta. Stuffat tal-Fenek We opted for a self-catered apartment in Valletta so that we would be able to cook our own meals and cut costs of eating out. Malta has some fantastic rental apartments, especially in the gorgeous Valletta! We split our time between Valletta and Rabat. Accommodation in Valletta