Author: lotuseaters.travel
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Changes to the Camino Compostela: What Pilgrims Need to Know in 2025
CHANGES TO THE CAMINO COMPOSTELA: WHAT PILGRIMS NEED TO KNOW IN 2025. For many pilgrims, receiving a Compostela, the official certificate of completion for the Camino de Santiago, is the symbolic cherry on top of a long and meaningful journey. But for years, a bottleneck effect has meant that thousands…
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Camino Mozarabe: Almeria to Granada Daily Stages
CAMINO MOZARABE: ALMERIA TO GRANADA DAILY STAGES. The Camino Mozarabe runs from Almeria in Andalusia to Merida in Extremadura. From the south east of Spain, all the way to the western reaches of the country. In this blog post, we will focus on the first section – from Almeria to…
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The Camino Mozárabe Uncovered: 17 Key Things Every Walker Needs to Know
OUR GUIDE TO THE CAMINO MOZARABE ALMERIA TO MERIDA: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. Having been lucky enough to walk the main Camino de Santiago routes in Northern Spain, we were keen to shake things up a little this year and head south. Way south. Specifically, to the Camino Mozarabe…
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Visiting Rabat + Mdina in one day: our short guide
VISITING RABAT + MDINA IN ONE DAY: OUR SHORT GUIDE. Why visit Rabat + Mdina? If you only have time for one inland stop in Malta, make it Rabat and Mdina. These neighboring towns feel like stepping into two different versions of history: Mdina, the “Silent City,” is a grand,…
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Our 7 day itinerary for Malta & Gozo without a car
OUR 7 DAY ITINERARY FOR MALTA & GOZO WITHOUT A CAR. We spent 18 wonderful days exploring Malta on foot, we walked the perimeter of both Malta and Gozo on coastal trails. As well as spending time inland in Rabat and Mdina. After our trip, a friend of mine asked…
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Why I think the Three Cities are the most underrated place in Malta
WHY I THINK THE THREE CITIES ARE THE MOST UNDERRATED PLACE IN MALTA. While many visitors to Malta flock to Valletta, Mdina, or the island’s famous beaches, I believe the Three Cities, Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua, are the real hidden gems. Malta is full of beautiful places, but there’s something…
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Does St Julian’s Bay have beaches + is it worth visiting?
DOES ST JULIAN’S BAY HAVE BEACHES AND IS IT WORTH VISTING? St Julian’s Bay is one of the most well-known areas in Malta, particularly for nightlife and dining. But if you’re considering it as a beach destination, you might want to pause for a moment. When John and I walked…
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Spend more than one day in Gozo: our plea to you
We were fortunate enough to spend five full days on Gozo island recently. As I was leaving to get on the ferry, I was a little gutted to be heading back to Malta. But what made me even sadder, was seeing tourists arriving who were planning to go on a…
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Camino Frances vs Camino del Norte: what are the differences?
WE’VE WALKED BOTH – SO WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CAMINO DEL NORTE AND THE CAMINO FRANCES. In 2022, the Camino del Norte was our first Camino. Many start with the Camino Francés, but we went straight for the tougher coastal route. Since then, we’ve walked multiple long-distance trails,…
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Is Marsaxlokk worth visiting? A short guide.
A GUIDE TO MARSAXLOKK: THINGS TO DO, WHERE TO STAY & WHERE TO EAT. Marsaxlokk is one of Malta’s most iconic and picturesque fishing villages, known for its colourful boats, vibrant market, and fresh seafood. It offers a complete contrast to the likes of St Pauls and St Julians, or…