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> General Information We have compiled a list of general information and of frequently asked questions, we hope you find this information useful > Language The official languages are Maltese and English. > Currency The Euro is the currency within Malta & Gozo Money can be changed at the banks, bureaux de change, some hotels, and in larger shops and restaurants. Automated foreign exchange machines and ATMs are available at various locations on the islands. > Flying Time from UK Airports & Time in Malta Flying time from UK Airports is approximately 3 hours . Malta local time is GMT + 1 hour > Temperatures for the Maltese Islands Enjoying some of the best sunshine in the Mediterranean > Telephone Communications
> Internet Facilities A large number of coffee shops in Malta and Gozo now offer Internet Cafe services. Many hotels also offer internet facilities > Chemists Chemists generally stock a wide range of pharmaceutical products and can be found throughout the islands. They are open during normal shopping hours. On Sundays chemists open by rota from 09.00 until 12.30 in Malta and from 07.30 until 11.00 in Gozo > Shopping Opening times are normally 09.00hrs to 13.00hrs, 16.00hrs to 19.00hrs. However, in commercial areas frequented by tourists, most shops remain open until approximately 10.00 pm. Shops are not open on Sundays and Public Holidays. There are open-air markets, one day a week, in most towns and villages. The largest is the Valletta market on Sunday mornings. Major Credit Cards, Travellers Cheques and Euro cheques are accepted at most leading shops and restaurants. > Public Holidays in Malta Public holidays observed in Malta are:
> Smoking Smoking is now banned in public bars and restaurants in Malta and Gozo > Public Transport Malta's public transport system offers a cheap and efficient way of touring the Island. The main bus terminus is at Valletta from where buses operate to all parts of Malta, although there are also direct, point to point, services. The cost of a bus route ranges from approximately 25 euros to 137 euros. > Electrical Equipment The electrical supply is 240 volts, single phase, 50 cycles. The 13 amp, three-pin rectangular sockets are used in Malta as in the United Kingdom > Water Tap water is safe to drink throughout the Maltese Islands. However we recommend that you drink bottled water available from local supermarkets. > Swimming The Maltese coastal waters are generally clean and safe for swimming as there are no tides. Some bays are exposed to north and north-easterly winds which do produce some strong undercurrents at times. > Driving Driving is on the left hand side of the road and drivers seat on the right side of the car. Speed limits: There are no highways or motorways on Malta and Gozo. Speed limits on country roads is 40mph (64kph) Speed limits in built up areas is 24mph (40kph) A seat belt must be worn at all times.
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