Beruflich Dokumente
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Tourist Guide
Birżebbuġa: Bus Nº 11, 13 walks to neighbouring towns of fishermen’s colourful boats Wied iż-Żurrieq and Blue A small cove tucked into the remains of animals dating
Situated on the southern side of and villages. (luzzu pl. luzzijiet) tied to their Grotto: Bus Nº 38, 138 (also Bus cliffs beneath and west of between 250,000- 10,000 years
Marsaxlokk Harbour, this sea- moorings in Malta’s main fish- Nº 32, 34 up to the village of Mnajdra Temples. The area is ago were found.
side resort boasts of a beautiful Żejtun: Bus Nº 29, 30 ing village. Żurrieq and walk 20 minutes to guarded by an impressive rocky
man-made sandy beach (Pretty The parish church of Żejtun is Wied iż-Żurrieq) and hilly landscape. Children’s Attractions
Bay) and a freeport container dedicated to St Catherine. Also Marsascala: Bus Nº 19,17, 20 Situated right above the Blue Playmobil Toy Fun Park: Ħal
terminal zone. noteworthy is the much smaller A quaint sea side resort with Grotto and the sheer cliffs, this Dingli Cliffs: Bus Nº 81 Far. Bus Nº 13
and ancient church known as St privately-owned leisure and belvedere provides a pleasant Dingli Cliffs form part of the
Siġġiewi: Bus Nº 89 Gregory’s. fishing boats bobbing up and view of Filfla Islet, situated some dramatic landscape of the south- Cinema Multiplexes:
One of the older villages of down in the calm waters of the 5 kilometres off the southern ern coast of the Maltese Islands. Fgura: Tal-Lira Cinema, Gal-
Malta dominated by a beauti- Marsaxlokk: Bus Nº 27 (627 from bay. There are numerous restau- coast of Malta. This is the highest area of the larija Shopping Complex.
ful 19th century parish church. Sliema Strand) rants to try out. Maltese Islands, c. 230 metres
Ideal starting point for country A quaint and popular fishing vil- Għar Lapsi: Bus Nº 94, (also Bus above sea level. Promenades
lage offers picturesque scenery no 89 to Siġġiewi and walk 30 Marsascala: sea front
minutes) Heritage Żurrieq to Blue Grotto: sea
Tax-Xarolla Windmill: Żurrieq, front
Bus Nº 32, 34. An old restored
windmill situated atop early
Christian catacombs. Open
Saturdays and Sundays 8am -
12 pm only.
Ħaġar Qim Prehistoric
Temple: limits of Qrendi.
Megalithic site. Bus Nº 38, 138
Mnajdra Prehistoric Temple:
A Megalithic site situated
some 500m away from Ħaġar
Qim, limits of Qrendi. Bus
Nº 38, 138
Limestone Heritage: An old
quarry in Siġġiewi turned into
a diorama museum describing
the quality and use of Maltese
geological resources.
Għar Dalam: Bus Nº 11, 12, 13
Limits of Birżebbuġa. A cave
situated in a valley where bone
Gozo
Comino
Gozo & Comino
Malta
Victoria: (Rabat) Bus Nº 25 from The Citadel, Victoria: (Rabat) Bus op’s Palace and a small number Mġarr ix-Xini: limits of Xewkija Dwejra Bay: Bus Nº 91 (Bus Nº 1 amongst which the two famous NADUR
Mġarr Harbour Nº 25 from Mġarr Harbour of museums displaying various Bus Nº 50, 51 (25 minutes walk and 2 up to San Lawrenz with a Neolithic statuettes found at Ta’ Kelinu Grima Maritime
This is Gozo’s commercial and The Citadel is the fortified and Gozo related exhibits. Only a from Sannat) 20 minute walk) Xagħra Circle in 1986. Collection: Nadur.
cultural capital. It is a reference uppermost part of Victoria. This handful of residents live in the A very narrow creek with a A quaint and curious coastal The Natural History Mu-
point for anyone who wants to enclosed fortified part of the Citadel. From the ramparts one small bay tucked in between the landscape with various interest- seum: The Citadel. Exhibits Għajnsielem
explore Gozo, whether on foot town boasts of a Cathedral, the may enjoy a 360º panoramic view rocky cliffs below Ta’ Ċenċ area ing geological features such as include a range of fossils, Gozo Heritage: A walkthrough
or by car. Gozo Law Courts, the old Bish- of the island. in Sannat. the Inland Sea, enclosed by cliffs stones and other geological diorama experience.
and connecting to the open specimens from Gozo.
Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs: limits of Sannat Xlendi: Bus Nº 87 sea via a fissure; and the Azure Gozo’s National Folklore GĦARB
Bus Nº 50, 51 (25 minutes walk A narrow creek which devel- Window, carved out of the cliffs Museum: Domestic and old Ta’ Pinu Church: limits of Għarb.
from Sannat) oped from a tiny fishing hamlet by the waves over the millen- industrial tools exhibited in a An impressive neo-classical
A sheer precipice that drops into a fully-fledged seaside nia. Jutting out from the sea at mediaeval house. church and Gozo’s most popu-
straight into the sea below. A resort. The bay is flanked by an a small distance from the rocky St George’s Basilica: Con- lar place of pilgrimage.
delightful location for bird impressive cliff on one side. coast is Fungus Rock or Ġebla secrated in 1755, the church Għarb Folklore Museum: Old
watchers. tal-Ġeneral. situated in Rabat centre, is and traditional implements
Marsalforn: Bus Nº 21 impressively covered in marble, are exhibited in an old cottage-
This summer resort enjoys both Qala Belvedere: Bus Nº 42, 43 with a bronze and gilded style house situated in the
a tiny sandy beach as well as an A great location on the out- canopy over the altar. village centre.
interesting rocky coastline dot- skirts of the village of Qala Gozo 360º: a multi-visual show
ted with historic salt pans. The from where one may enjoy a on the history of Gozo. Children’s Attractions
bay is popular with Gozitans and panoramic view of the Gozo- XAGĦRA Pomskizilious Toy Mu-
Maltese for its promenade. Comino-Malta channel. Ġgantija Temples: possibly the seum: Xagħra, Gozo: Bus
oldest free-standing megalithic Nº 64, 65
Xwejni Bay: Bus Nº 21 to Marsal- San Blas Cove: Bus Nº 42, 43 to structures in the world, dating
forn and a 20 minute walk Nadur and a 25 minute walk to around 4000bc. Cinema Multiplex:
This creek is one of those hid- A hidden but charming sloping Ta’ Kola Windmill: a restored Citadel Cinema: Victoria, Gozo
den charms of Gozo with coral- landscape that leads onto a tiny old windmill, that once served
line cliffs. It can be reached via sandy beach. Best reached on also as a residence and now Theatres
a stretch of salt pans which are foot, some 30 minutes distance exhibiting traditional tools. Astra Theatre: Victoria
still harvested regularly. from Nadur. Ninu’s Cave: Triq Jannar. Aurora Theatre: Victoria
Xerri’s Grotto: Triq l-Għar Ta’
Heritage: Xerri. Both small caves are Promenades
VICTORIA replete with stalactites and Marsalforn seafront
Cathedral and Museum: The stalagmites.
present cathedral was con- Calypso’s Cave: Xagħra, Bus Comino Island
structed between 1697 and 1711. Nº64, 65. Situated on the This barren island is practically
It is dedicated to the Assump- cliff ’s edge on the outskirts of uninhabited except for a resort
tion of Our Lady. A major Xagħra. According to tradition hotel, but is very popular with
highlight is the trompe l’oeil this tiny cave was reputedly the swimmers and divers. A historic
dome inside the church. place where Homer’s Ulysses watch tower built in the early
Old Prisons: built by the Knights lived for years with the nymph 17th century once guarded its
of St John and last used by the Calypso. The place serves as a coast.
British. belvedere overlooking Ramla The Blue Lagoon: With its
Archaeology Museum: Casa l-Ħamra below, a sandy beach silver sandy sea bed, the
Bondi, The Citadel. The that takes its name from the sea gives the illusion of a
museum houses archaeo- reddish colour of the sand. turquoise-silvery swimming
logical artefacts from Gozo, pool set in a natural ambience.
A-Z General Information
Airport BEACHES IN GOZO: Valletta – Sliema – Gozo. Also Embassies and consu- Important telephone 7 June- Sette Giugno Commemo- Catholic Mass (Sundays) in other
Malta International Airport is Ramla l-Ħamra: reachable from available in most 4 & 5 star ac- lates numbers ration languages:
situated at Gudja, served by bus both Xagħra as well as Nadur commodations. 29 June- Feast of St Peter & St English: St Patrick’s Church,
number 8 to and from Valletta. Xlendi Bay: via Fontana Numerous embassies and Ambulance: 196 Paul - Imnarja Sliema; St. Paul’s Bay Parish
Taxi service and car rental avail- Marsalforn Bay: from Rabat Disabled persons consular representatives are to Cruise Liner Terminal, Flori- 15 August- Feast of Santa Maria Church; St. Barbara Church,
able. Tel: 21249600. Mġarr ix-Xini: reachable from Recently built hotels and public be found in Malta. For further ana: 25673000 (Assumption) Valletta, St. Anne Church,
Xewkija places have ramps and other information please contact the Directory enquiries: 1182 8 September- Victory Day Marsascala; Sacred Heart
Electricity amenities such as elevators to Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Tel: Emergency at Sea: 2182 4220, 21 September- Independence Sanctuary, Victoria
The electricity supply is 240 Traditional and Local Craft accommodate wheelchair- 21242853. 2123 8797 Day French: St Barbara Church,
volts, 50 hertz. Three-pin British Centres bound persons. One must check Fire Brigade: 199 8 December- Feast of the Im- Republic Street, Valletta.
Standard plugs are used but, if Malta: beforehand whether places of Health Go Mobile operator: 1187 maculate Conception German: St Barbara Church,
required, adapters are easy to Crafts Village, Ta’ Qali; interest, due to the nature of Visitors from eu member states Government Information 13 December- Republic Day Republic Street, Valletta.
obtain too. Exhibition Centre, St John’s their historic architecture or should ensure they are in posses- services: 153 25 December- Christmas Day Italian: St. James Church, Mer-
Square, Valletta surroundings, can accommodate sion of a Health Insurance Card Malta International Airport: chant Street, Valletta
Banks Gozo: wheelchair bound persons. when requiring medical care 21249600 (Freephone) Religious Feasts (festi) Should your denomination
These are normally open for Ta’ Dbieġi, Għarb; Fontana at one of the public hospitals Overseas operator: 1152 These are spread throughout the not be included in the above
business from 8.30am to 12.30pm Cottage Industry - en route to Eating and drinking or clinics. A medical insur- Police: 191 year, but most take place in be- list, kindly contact one of our
Mondays to Saturdays except on Xlendi; Victoria Crafts Centre, Valletta and all the tourist areas ance policy is to be presented Sedqa: 151 (addiction related help) tween June and mid-September. Tourist Information Centres on
public holidays. Victoria offer a wide selection of quality when attending a private clinic. Veterinary Services, emergen- Feasts are more often than not 21237747.
restaurants to suit the budget- In view of a reciprocal health cy: 5004 3888 (calls €4.66) held over a long weekend.
Beaches Communications conscious and the gourmand agreement between Malta and Vodaphone operator: 1189 Open-air markets and flea
Generally speaking, Malta’s alike. In fish restaurants, the Australia, Australian citizens are Religious Services markets
coastline is rocky and steep on POSTAL SERVICES : Post Office menu may vary according to entitled to free medical care in Learning English: Church of England: St Paul’s There are numerous open-air
the south side while it is rocky branches are found in most season and the catch of the day. public health care facilities for There are some forty English Anglican Pro-Cathedral, markets which sell anything
and low lying on the north and towns and villages. Opening It is recommended to ask for the first six months from their Language schools in Malta and Independence Square, Valletta); from plants to fruit, from white
eastern side. Most of the sandy hours are from 7.30 – 12.30hrs fresh fish which may also be on arrival in Malta. Gozo. For more information you Holy Trinity Church, Rudolph goods to clothes. All these are
beaches are situated either on from Monday to Saturday. Some display. To experience tradi- may visit www.feltom.com. Street, Sliema. For more infor- open usually between 08.00hrs
the north western side of the is- villages have a sub-post office tional Maltese home-cooking, Hospitals: mation: www.anglicanmalta. and 12.30hrs.
land or on Gozo. Malta’s beaches serviced by certain stationery try dining at the more popular Mater Dei Hospital: Tal-Qroqq, Passport / Visa Require- org. Valletta– Merchants Street. Open
are small in size, the largest not shops. The Valletta Post Of- family restaurants specialising in Malta. Call on: 25450000. ments Church of Scotland: Methodist daily.
bigger than 500 metres, yet many fice branch situated at Castille local fare. Craig Hospital: Victoria, Gozo. and Free Churches. 210 Old Victoria– Gozo (It-Tokk). Open
offer scenic attractions due to Square is open Monday to Friday Call on 21561600. European Union citizens require Bakery Street, Valletta. daily.
the islands’ rugged landscape. 8.15 hrs- 15.45 hrs; Saturday: Some typical Maltese dishes Health Clinics: Paola, Mosta, only an ID card or a passport to Evangelical (Lutheran): Protes- Vittoriosa (Birgu)– close to bus
8.15 hrs – 12.30 hrs. include: Floriana, Gżira and Victoria enter Malta. For visa require- tant Church of Germany terminus. Open on Tuesdays.
BEACHES IN MALTA: Rabbit dishes: stewed or fried (Rabat) Gozo. There are also ments, if any, please consult Greek Orthodox: Church of St Qormi– near St Sebastian Parish
Għadira Bay: l/o Mellieħa Telephone-overseas calls: Braġjoli: Beef Olives filled with a private hospitals and clinics. www.mfa.gov.mt or else contact: George, 83 Merchants Street, Church. Open on Saturdays.
Golden Bay: Għajn Tuffieħa, Local calls require no prefixes. mash of spiced Maltese sausage Ask at hotel reception for as- visa.mfa@gov.mt. Valletta. Valletta– St James Ditch. Open
Ġnejna Bay: l/o Mġarr; Overseas calls from Malta require and eggs sistance. Mosque: Paola. Tel: 21672163, on Sundays.
Mġiebaħ: l/o Mellieħa; the prefix of the country to which Timpana: macaroni pie Pharmacies: In general, these Public holidays 21697203/5 or www.islam- Marsaxlokk– along the water-
Armier Bay: l/o Mellieħa one is phoning. To call overseas Lampuki: coryphene or dorado open during normal shop hours. 1 January- New Year’s Day icfinder.org for info regarding front. Open on Sundays.
Paradise Bay: l/o Ċirkewwa one may also find cheaper rates fish On Sunday one pharmacy is 10 February- Feast of St Paul’s time of prayer. Vittoriosa (Birgu)– flea market
Pretty Bay: Birżebbuġa by dialing 1021 before the country Swordfish: with tomato, olive and open for each of the speci- Shipwreck Synagogue: Tel: 7959 5186 at Fortini Football Ground open
St George’s Bay: St Julians code. Malta’s international dial- caper sauce fied zones between 08:00 and 19 March- Feast of St. Joseph Hindu: Maltese-Indian Commu- on Sundays.
Peter’s Pool: l/o Marsaxlokk ling code is +356. Tuna: with tomato, olive and caper 12:00hrs according to an 31 March- Freedom Day nity Centre. Tel: 99493975. Marsascala– flea market at
sauce established roster. Please check March-April- Good Friday More contacts in Yellow Razzett tal-Ħbiberija. Open on
Internet Cafes: To be found A variety of home-made soups Sunday papers for information. 1 May- Workers Day Pages – look under “Religion – Sundays.
at various localities including: and pasta dishes are popular. Places of Worship” in the index.
Useful websites:
Bus transport: www.atp.com.mt
Cultural events: www.maltaculture.com, www.heritagemalta.org,
www.teatrumanoel.com.mt, www.sjcav.org
English Language: www.feltom.com
Public Transport
Air travel: www.airmalta.com, www.maltairport.com BUS ROUTES (BY NUMBERS) DESTINATION (ALPHABETICAL)
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Gozo: www.gozo.com, www.gozochannel.com 1, 2 Vittoriosa (Birgu)
3 Senglea (L-Isla) Airport, Gudja: 8
Malta: www.visitmalta.com, www.gov.mt frequent intervals. Direct is provided according to weather 4 Kalkara Anchor Bay: 441*
: (
$*5
Weather: www.maltairport.com, www.maltaweather.com bus services are available conditions.
6 Vittoriosa (Birgu) Attard: 40
from various tourist areas to 8 Airport, Gudja Birkirkara: 141, 142
11, 12, 13 Birżebbuġa Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq: 68
Rabat, Marsaxlokk, Ċirkewwa Karozzini: Horse drawn cabs
Sports ferry, Qawra and Buġibba. operating on sight-seeing tours
15
17
Santa Lucia
Marsascala (via Żonqor
Balzan: 73, 74, 80, 81
Birgu(Vittoriosa): 1, 2, 4, 6
There are also buses running of the following towns:
Point) Birkirkara: 42, 71, 141, 142
Football: National Football Sta- from Buġibba to Golden Bay. Valletta: stationed at City Gate; 18 Żabbar Birżebbuġa: 11, 12, 13, 115
dium, Ta’ Qali limits of Rabat, Bus adt bus routes information Palace Square; Valletta Water 19, 20 Marsascala Blue Grotto, Żurrieq: 38, 138
Nº 80, 81 21 Xgħajra Bormla (Cospicua): 1, 2, 3, 4
brochures are obtainable from Front 27 Marsaxlokk Buġibba: 159, 449, 49, 58, 59
Valletta Bus Terminus or from Sliema: stationed at the Strand
29, 30 Żejtun Burmarrad: 49, 44, 45
Golf: Marsa Sports Club – Golf Tourist Information Centres. St Julians: stationed at St Julians 32, 34 Żurrieq Ċirkewwa: 45, 145
Course, Bus Nº 1 - 34 Gozo: One may catch a bus from Bay 35 Qrendi Cospicua (Bormla): 1, 2, 3, 4
36 Luqa Dingli: 81
Mġarr Harbour to Victoria Mdina: stationed at Mdina Gate
38 Wied Iż-Żurrieq Għadira: 44
Waterpolo: National Swim- (Rabat), where it is possible to 40 Attard Għajn Tuffieħa (Golden Bay):
ming Pool Complex, University reach most outlying villages. Leisure Boat Trips: Dgħajsa (pro- 42 Birkirkara 47, 52
Grounds, Tal-Qroqq Please note that buses in Gozo nounced dah-i-sah) trips: From 43 Mellieħa Għargħur: 55, 56
do not run as frequently as in Birgu, Senglea and Cruise-liner 44 Għadira Għar Lapsi: 94, 89
45 Ċirkewwa Ġnejna Bay (up to Mġarr): 47
Horse Racing: Marsa, Malta and Malta. Terminal. Call on: 99499219; 47 Għajn Tuffieħa Golden Bay (Għajn Tuffieħa):
Għajnsielem, Gozo 99893134; 79620034. 49 Buġibba 47, 52
Taxis: White Taxi Service - call Leisure boat trips providing 52 Mġarr Gudja: 8
Tennis: Kordin, limits of Paola; on 23696071. White taxi are pri- various alternative routes for 55 Naxxar Ħamrun: 71, 88, 89, 91
56 Għargħur Kalkara: 4 Normal fare:
Marsa Sports Club, Marsa. vately run. Taxis may be found at sight seeing are provided espe- 57 Mosta (Sta. Margherita) Luqa: 36 Zone A: €0.47 - Lm0.20
various locations including: cially from the Strand Sliema Zone B: €0.54 - Lm0.23
58, 59 Buġibba Marsascala: 17, 19,20
Tourist Information Valletta: City Gate; St. John’s co- and Buġibba, St. Paul’s Bay 60 Sliema (Savoy) Marsaxlokk: 27, 127, 627 Zone C: €0.58 - Lm0.25
area. These provide a variety of 62 Paceville Mdina (up to Rabat): 80, 81, 84
Centres cathedral; Palace Square and
at Sea Terminal sight seeing and leisure trips.
63 Sliema (Savoy) Mellieħa: 43, 44, 45 Day tickets:
1 day: €3.49 - Lm1.50
64 Swieqi Mġarr: 47, 52, 54
Malta International Air- Airport: terminal 66, 67 St. Julians Mosta: 158 3 days: €9.32 - Lm4.00
port: Arrivals Lounge or call Sliema: the Strand Sicily Travel 68 Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq Mqabba: 35, 38, 138 5 days: €11.65 - Lm5.00
7 days: €13.98 - Lm6.00
on 23696073, 23696074 St. Julians: Spinola, Paceville Sicily is situated 90 kilometres 71 Birkirkara Mtarfa: 84
73, 74 Balzan Naxxar: 54
Valletta: City Gate or call on Gozo: Mġarr Harbour; bus termi- north of Malta. One may reach 75 Hospital- Mater Dei & Paceville: 62
21237747 nus, Victoria; Marsalforn Bay Sicily either by air or else by sea. University, Tal-Qroqq Qormi: 88, 89, 91 Gozo bus routes:
Victoria, Gozo: Tiġrija Palazz or For further details and schedules 80 Rabat Qrendi: 35
call on 2156 1419 Valletta City Cab: call on please visit: 81 Dingli Rabat: 80, 81 BUS ROUTES (BY NUMBERS) DESTINATION (ALPHABETICAL)
84 Mtarfa Santa Lucia: 15, 115 1, 2, 91 Għarb Sannat, Munxar, Ċawla: 50, 51
Freephone: 80072230 21333321; 79333321. An inner City www.airmalta.com 88 Żebbuġ Savoy: 60, 63, 163 14 Kerċem, Santa Luċija Dwejra: 91
service using small white electric www.virtuferries.com 89 Siġġiewi Senglea: 3 21 Marsalforn Għarb: 1, 2, 91
Time zone cabs. 91 Qormi Siġġiewi: 89 25 Mġarr Harbour (Ferry) Għajnsielem: 42, 43
Malta’s time is set according to 98 Valletta ring road, Floriana St Paul’s Bay: 49, 44, 45 42 Ramla Għasri: 91
115 Birżebbuġa St. Andrews: 66, 67, 68 42, 43 Għajnsielem, Nadur, Kerċem: 14
Central European Time (cet). Gozo Channel ferry: Timetable 127 Marsaxlokk (via Qajjenza) St. Julians: 66, 67 Qala, Xewkija Marsalforn: 21
Summer time starts on the last enquiries: 2158 0435 (Ċirkewwa); 138 Wied Iż-Żurrieq Swieqi: 64 50, 51 Ċawla, Sannat, Munxar Mġarr Harbour (Ferry): 25
Sunday of March and ends on 2156 1622 (Mġarr) 141, 142 Birkirkara Valletta ring road: 98, 198 64, 65 Xagħra Nadur: 42, 43
the last Sunday of October. 145 Ċirkewwa Vittoriosa (Birgu): 1, 2, 4, 6 87 Xlendi Qala: 42, 43
158, 157 Mosta Żejtun: 27, 29, 30 91 Dwejra Ramla: 42
Seaplane: From Valletta Wa- 159 Buġibba Żabbar: 17, 18, 19, 21 91 Għasri San Lawrenz: 91
Transport terfront to Mġarr Gozo. Phone 169 Swatar via Msida Żebbuġ: 88, 89 91 San Lawrenz Santa Luċija: 14
HarbourAir on 21228308 198 Valletta ring road Żurrieq: 32, 34 91 Żebbuġ Xagħra: 64, 65
Public Bus Transport: (via waterfront) Xagħjra: 21 Xewkija: 42, 43
375 Mqabba Xlendi: 87
Malta: The main bus terminus Ferry Boats: The Strand, Sliema 449 Buġibba Żebbuġ: 91
in Valletta provides service to Marsamxett jetty, Valletta. 667 St. Andrews
to all towns and villages at Trip duration 4 minutes. Service 671 Swieqi For more information call the Transport Association on 21231216 or visit ITs website at: www.atp.com.mt
* SUMMER ONLY
info@visitmalta.com
Freefone: 80072230
some statistics:
Population:
404,000
Archipelago:
Malta; Gozo; Comino & Cominotto;
St. Paul’s Islands and Filfla
Area:
315 square kilometres
Status:
Republic (member of the European
Union since 2004)
Religion:
Predominantly Roman Catholic
Official languages:
Maltese and English
Currency:
Euro
Time zone:
Central European Time - CET
High Low
Winter 16º-18º 10º-12º
spring 18º-25º 13º-20º
summer 25º-33º 22º-23º
autumn 22º-30º 12º-19º
Climate temperature averages
according to months in Celsius
please note: whilst every effort has been made to provide timely and accurate information, the purpose of this
booklet is to encourage tourists to enquire further at tourist information offices or other authorities.