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10 Top Tourist Attractions in Malta.
马耳他十大必去胜地
For such a small island, Malta is absolutely packed with fascinating treasures.
马其他虽然是个面积不大的岛国，但这里拥有许多珍奇瑰宝。
Breathtaking ancient sites, charming cities and beautiful beaches are just the beginning.
悠久的古迹，迷人的城市，美丽的沙滩美景，但这些只是刚刚开始。
Malta has attracted adventurers for centuries,
数百年来，这里一直是探险者的乐园，
and modern visitors have many opportunities for creating lasting memories in this enchanted place.
当代游客也有机会在这里留下一生难忘的回忆。
Whether tourists want to enjoy relax by the sea,
不管是喜欢海边休闲，
sampling Mediterranean dishes or discovering a romantic piece of the past,
品尝地中海美食，还是探寻神秘的古代遗迹，
the top tourist attractions in Malta certainly offer something for everyone.
马其他会满足各类游客的各类需求。
Ten: Mellieha Bay.
梅利哈海湾
Mellieha Bay (also known as Ghadira Bay) is the longest and most popular sandy beach in the Maltese Islands.
梅利哈海湾是马其他群岛最受欢迎，同时也是最长的海滩，它也被叫做干地拉海湾，
Handy cafes sell food and drinks, making it possible to stay onsite without taking a break from the relaxation.
不远处就能买到食物和饮料，免去了游客的麻烦，让您更好地休闲放松。
A 15-minute walk leads up the steep hill to the rapidly developing town of Mellieha,
攀爬十五分钟就是发展快速的梅利哈小镇，
perched picturesquely atop a ridge.
它坐落在山峰峭壁处。
Nearby attractions include Popeye Village,
周围景点包括“Popeye”村落，
the set of the 1980 film and the restored St. Agatha's Tower from the 17th century.
它是1980年音乐制作的拍摄地，还有修缮一新的17世纪圣阿加莎塔。
Nine: The Citadella.
斯塔德拉堡垒
On the island of Gozo and within the city of Victoria rests a stunning example of ancient architecture, the Citadella.
位于戈佐岛，属于维多利亚市，斯塔德拉堡垒可谓是古代建筑精品。
It was the inhabitants' main fortification for centuries.
数百年来，当地居民依靠它来抵御外部来犯。
It was first fortified around 1500BC, and continued development by the Phoenicians until,
这座堡垒始建于公元前1500年，之后由腓尼基人继续发展，
by Roman times, it had become a complex Acropolis.
直到罗马帝国时代，它俨然变成了一座规模宏大的雅典卫城。
The existing structures invite explorers of all ages to wander through ramparts, storerooms and tunnels.
现存古迹邀请不同年龄段探险者前来探秘，您可以在防御城墙，储藏室以及隧道间探寻。
The views from the Citadella are not to be missed.
从堡垒上俯瞰大地，这种体验您一定不能错过。
Even better is the view of the Citadella itself as the sun goes down.
夕阳西照，那时的斯塔德拉堡垒会更加迷人。
Eight: Hypogeum.
哈尔·萨夫列尼地下宫殿
The Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum in the city of Paola is the only prehistoric underground temple in the world.
这座宫殿位于保拉市，它是世界上唯一一个史前地下宫殿。
The temple consists of halls, chambers and passages carved out of rock.
这座宫殿有大厅，房间以及石头通道。
Thought to be originally a sanctuary, it became a necropolis in prehistoric times.
人们认为它曾经是一处圣地，在史前时代变成了墓穴。
The complex is grouped in three levels, the upper level (3600-3300 BC),
宫殿一共三层，分别是上层（公元前3600-3300），
the middle level (3300-3000 BC), and the lower level (3150-2500 BC).
中层（公元前3300-3000）以及下层（公元前3150-2500）。
The deepest room in the lower level is 10.6 meters (35ft) underground.
下层最深处有10.6深。
Only a limited number of visitors are allowed entry and there can be a 2-3 weeks wait to get a ticket.
每次进入人数有限，而且要等待2-3周才能买到门票。
Seven: Blue Lagoon Bay.
蓝礁湖海湾
Found on the tiny island of Comino which sits between the main islands of Malta and Gozo,
这片海湾属于科米诺小岛，这座小岛位于马其他主要群岛和戈佐岛之间，
the Blue Lagoon is a restful getaway.
这里绝对是休闲天堂。
The island is so small that no cars are allowed on it.
由于这座小岛面积不大，所以车辆禁止通行。
It is also largely uninhabited and only one hotel is located onsite.
而且多数无人居住，岛上也只有一个旅店。
Most people arrive on a daily basis via speed boat to claim their own section of sand on the lagoon for the day.
多数人会每天乘快艇进入，享受蓝礁湖海湾的沙滩。
Sparkling turquoise waters and white sand make a lovely backdrop for sunbathing,
这里的海水成蓝绿色，且清澈透明，还有白色沙滩，这里绝对是沐浴阳光，
swimming, snorkeling and simply enjoying the beautiful views.
游泳，浮潜的最好选择，您也可以选择欣赏这里的美景。
Six: Golden Bay.
黄金湾
Golden Bay is one of the few sand beaches on the northwest coast of Malta,
黄金湾是马其他西北部沿岸少有的沙滩之一，
and subsequently also one of the most popular.
当然也是最受游客欢迎的。
Sun beds and umbrellas are readily available for hire to ensure a comfortable day on the sand.
您可以在现场租用沙滩床和太阳伞，保证您能在这里休闲放松。
Several beach clubs and a large hotel are located near the beach.
旁边还有多处沙滩俱乐部，以及一个大型旅店。
Because it's such a well-known beach and receives so many tourists,
因为这里尽人皆知，且备受游客喜爱，
there are several vendors in the area offering rental equipment for various water sports.
旁边摊铺还会售卖各式各样的水上运动装备。
One of the best ways to enjoy this beach is at sunset when it truly lives up to its name.
在这里欣赏日落绝对是种享受，也配得上“黄金湾”的美誉。
