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Paceville
St Julian's and Paceville are Malta's main nightlife areas. Paceville lies on the hill between Spinola Bay and St George's Bay. It is the scene of Malta's year-round nightlife and offers leisure, entertainment and dining to suit all tastes. There is plenty to choose from: Paceville has the latest in club DJ music, as well as piano bars, an elegant casino and superb restaurants. The casino is in Villa Dragonara, once the private home of a 19th century Maltese aristocrat. Picturesque St Julian's Bay, still used by fishermen, is lined with bougainvillea-clad
cafes and restaurants. The coastline of St Julian's and Paceville is home to several of Malta's newest, five-star hotels and a deluxe leisure, residential and marina complex.
Casinos
Everyone has to have an evening's flutter once in a while. And there is no better time than on holiday. Malta has several excellent casinos. Choose from an elegant colonial-style villa, an ultra modern hotel complex, or a restored 17th century, harbour-side palace. All provide great entertainment whether you're new to the tables or have tried your luck before. And when it comes to dining out, you'll find the casinos offer a superb choice of cuisines from international fare to Mediterranean specialities at their excellent restaurants. As well as bars and open-air venues for a chat and a sociable drink or cocktail.
Casino links -
Dragonara
Casino,
Casino di Venezia,
Oracle Casino.
Cinemas
Malta is among the first countries in Europe to have the latest releases, ranging from blockbusters to art house films. The Islands are well served with several multiplex cinemas, and an IMAX cinema.
You’ll find another cinema at the Centre for Creativity, St James’ Cavalier, Valletta. Here, the programme is geared more towards art house movies, re-releases and non-English language films. There is also a winter season of art house movies organised by the University of Malta film club. Various foreign organisations,
such as the Italian and French Cultural Institutes and the German-Maltese
Circle, also have regular film seasons.
Cinema-going is a popular leisure activity. Not surprising given the Islands’ own interest in the film industry. With its backdrop of historic buildings and stunning land and seascapes, the Maltese
archipelago has long been used as a location for some major films:
Midnight Express and Oscar-winners Gladiator and U-571 are among the most
memorable. Malta has recently also hosted Hollywood blockbusters
such as The Count of Monte Cristo and the epic Troy. For the latest update
of film release in Malta go to the largest cinema complex on the island
Eden Leisure.
Restaurant/Dining Out
Dining al fresco is one of life’s simple pleasures. It’s almost
a daily possibility in Malta. Choose from courtyards of baroque
palazzos to harbour restaurants
and local café-bars. Find somewhere secluded, or dine in
a busy trattoria.
The Islands’ cuisine is influenced by the people who made their home
here over the centuries, from the Arabs, Italians and Spanish to the French and
British. Traditional Maltese cooking has distinct touches of the Sicilian and Moorish. Look out for
rich sweets, pastries and deserts of ricotta, almonds and figs as well as tomato
and wine sauces with pasta, rabbit and fish.
Restaurant menus follow
the seasons using the best of available fare: from tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and
olives to fish like lampuki,
a national favourite, swordfish and tuna.
International cuisine is available everywhere. Most restaurants
are influenced by Italian or French cuisine, but there are plenty specialising
in Oriental, Tex Mex and other themes. In true Mediterranean style,
children are welcome everywhere.
Malta and Gozo restaurant guide.
Theatre
Theatre is a lively and well-represented part of the local cultural
scene. And the baroque 18th century theatre, The Manoel, in aptly
named Old Theatre Street, Valletta, makes a wonderful venue for the
performing arts.
Built in 1731, and one of the oldest working theatres in Europe, it
has been fully restored to its earlier splendour. It is a wonderful
setting in its own right. The theatre runs guided tours of the
auditorium, back stage and the theatre museum.
While there is no professional or repertory theatre on the Islands,
dedicated amateur groups stage excellent performances. The main theatre
season operates between October and May. Check Manoel Theatre's website
for information on performances
www.teatrumanoel.com.mt/
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About Malta
Introduction
Getting Around
Places to Visit
Valletta
The Three Cities
Mdina & Rabat
Gozo & Comino
Places of Interest
Historical Buildings & Gardens
Museums
Temple & Geological
Important Churches
Forts & Fortifications
Other Attractions
Shopping & Markets
Beaches & Bays
Nightlife & Theatre
Family Attractions
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