Lonely Planet has placed Valletta in fifth position on its list of the top 10 cities you must visit in its 'Best in Travel 2015' awards.

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED KINGDOM - November 21st, 2014 - Lonely Planet has placed Valletta in fifth position on its list of the top 10 cities you must visit in its 'Best in Travel 2015' awards.

Valletta has been hailed as the number five city to visit see on Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2015’ awards, putting Malta Holidays in the spotlight. This comes on the back of multiple prestigious accolades including being privileged to be Europe’s Capital of Culture 2018, and already being named a UNESCO site. Malta holidays are understandably popular when it finds itself perpetuallymaking room on the trophy shelf. Recently, Malta gained the number 10 position on Conde Nast’s awards of the most stunning islands on the planet.

Built by Knights of Malta, almost 450 years ago,Valletta is a fortified city steeped in history. The Knights were prominent military force in the middle that made Valletta what it is today: the centre of Malta Holidays.

Much of Lonely Planet’s praise of why Malta holidays are so treasured came from Valletta’s powerful contrasts where classic meets contemporary. The City Gates,designed by the Italian Pritzer Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano.Valletta’s predominantly baroque architecture complements the modern design.

Valletta treats travellers to a rich array of experiences. Water buses regularly travel to Vittoriosa – the once headquarters of the Knights of Malta – from Valletta. Vittoriosa itself is beautiful, where many tourists wander the streets taking in the sights.

The Three Cities are visible from the Grand Harbour, where colourful wooden boats known as ‘lootsos’ can be seen decorating the waters. Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, many of Valletta’s highlights line the edges of the coast. Many choose to dine at the ever popular St Julian’s Bay. Here, fresh fish at affordable prices are sold in many of its al fresco restaurantswhere customers can enjoy fine cuisine.

For more information on Valletta, please visit Chevron’s website where you’ll find additional details and holiday ideas on Malta.

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