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Hiking in Xwejni Rock in Marsalforn Gozo

Last month I visited Marsalforn in Gozo again and did a bit of hiking in the Xwejni Rock area and saw the Salt Pans. Remember that one should not wade in the pans.

I also visited an old Fortress which was built by the Knights and used by the British too. Enjoy the VLOG which is found after the jump.

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Free Wi-Fi Hotspots in Malta and Gozo

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Photo Credit: Adam Pantozzi/Times Alliance

Will be using this entry to compile a list of free WiFi hotspots all over Malta and maybe Gozo as well. If you know of any other free WiFi hotspots that are free, please leave a note here so i can update my list.

All public gardens and bus stops will soon have free Wi-Fi access according to the Malta Communications Authority.

Updated: 23/4/15

First published on 1st June 2010.

MCA = Malta Communications Authority. Hotspot requires going to Google.com and accepting MCA’s terms and conditions.

Attard:

  • Tumas Dingli Square (MCA)

Balzan:

  • Bertu Fenech Square (MCA)

Birgu:

  • Couvre Port Square (MCA)

Birkirkara:

  • Station Garden (MCA)

Birzebbugia:

  • Pretty Bay (MCA)

Bormla:

  • Primary School (MCA)

Bugibba:

  • Bugibba Square (MCA)

Gzira:

  • Jubilee Cafe – Ask for password
  • Subway – Password is given on receipt

Fgura:

  • R. Miller Square (MCA)
  • Subway – Password is given on receipt

Floriana:

  • The Granaries (MCA)

Ghaxaq:

  • St Rokku Zone (MCA)

Gozo:

  • Gidi’s house, Nadur, Gozo
  • McDonalds Outlets

Gudja:

  • Public Library (St Mark Street) (MCA)

Kirkop:

  • St Leonard Square (MCA)

Kordin:

  • Vittoriosa Lawn Tennis Club (MCA)

Mdina:

  • Trattoria 1530, outside Xara Palace hotel
  • Carmelite Priory Museum cafe – Villegaignon Street

Marsaskala:

  • Mifsud Bonnici Square (MCA)

Marsaxlokk:

  • iPlace
  • Our Lady of Pompeii Square (MCA)

Msida:

  • Lo Spuntino, near University gate
  • Meet ‘N Eat, near University gate
  • Pasha Restaurant, near University gate

Naxxar:

  • Giovanni Curmi School
  • Mustang American Bistro

Paceville:

  • Bay Street Shopping Centre
  • Cafe Nero
  • EC/EF schools
  • Eden Superbowl
  • Portomaso
  • Westin Dragonara Hotel

Rabat (Malta):

  • National Archives (MCA)

Sliema:

  • Cafe’ La Rive
  • Cuba Cafe
  • Independence Gardens (MCA)
  • Fortizza at Ghar id-dud
  • McCafe at Plaza Centre
  • Giorgio’s Cafe
  • McDonalds (near ferries)
  • Misto
  • Plevna Hotel
  • Preluna Hotel (ask at reception)
  • Sakura (ask at Preluna Hotel reception)
  • Sicilia Cafe
  • St James (Capua) Hospital reception area
  • Bisazza Street (MCA)

St Julians:

  • Balluta Bay Gardens
  • Bianco’s Cafe in Spinola Bay
  • Hotel Juliani Lobby
  • Le Meridien Hotel lobby
  • McDonald’s – Triq Santu Wistin – 356 23721400 – St Julian’s
  • Millennium Chapel (MCA)

St Paul’s Bay:

  • Bugibba Square (MCA)

Ta’ Xbiex:

  • Irrera
  • Ta’ Xbiex Coast Road (MCA) (I’ve never seen this signal though)

Valletta:

  • British Hotel – Battery Street
  • Burger King – Republic Street (requires password, ask for it)
  • Jubilee Cafe’ (requires password, just ask for it)
  • Marks & Spencer cafe- Strait Street – 356 21220614
  • McDonalds – Republic Street
  • Passports Office (MCA)
  • Piazza Regina – Republic Street
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens – access from Cafe Deux Baronnes, ask for password
  • Old Railway Station Garden – Birkirkara
  • St Anne Square
  • St George Square
  • Valletta Hotel, Valletta (requires registration)
  • The Courts

Other:

  • Del Bogo Wine Bar (from 17.30 each day) – Vittoriosa/Birgu
  • Limestone Heritage -Siggiewi
  • Malta International Airport (open.com.mt in airport and at McDonald’s)
  • Mater Dei Hospital Foyer
  • Melita Cafe and Restaurant – near Sant Anton Gardens, Balzan
  • Outside Melita outlets
  • Saracino Cafe & Restaurant – Attard
  • Reflections Bar & Diner – Mellieha
  • Mgarr Ferry Terminal – Mgarr