Celebrate the festive season at Malta’s Mdina

For keen travellers seeking out an alternative destination to celebrate the festivities of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, look no further than The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux. This opulent 17th-century palace is hidden away in the Medieval fortified city of Mdina, the old capital of Malta, which experiences temperatures of almost 20 degrees throughout the whole of December. With the streets no longer heaving with tourists in peak season, it provides the perfect setting to celebrate the holidays with loved ones. Overflowing with culture, archaeology, and history, and with a delectable array of food and drink, Malta is a brilliant holiday destination, but even better at Christmas!

The Xara Palace offers luxurious accommodation and award-winning cuisine. The exclusive five-star boutique hotel boasts 17 luxury rooms and suites enjoying stunning views, all individually and tastefully designed with antique furniture and paintings, luxurious Parisian fabrics, and king-size beds. With the hotel beautifully decorated for the festive season, guests can feel the Christmas spirit far from home.

The hotel’s exclusive Michelin-starred restaurant, de Mondion, is set into the bastion walls, offering breathtaking views of the island and soul-nourishing cuisine made from seasonal produce. This December, guests can enjoy being merry and bidding farewell to 2023 by indulging in the brilliant culinary journey The Xara Palace is offering. A foodie’s dream, there will be a diverse menu crafted to delight the ever-discerning palate, as well as various buffets, cold and hot canapés, and fine dining set menu options from the portfolio of restaurants and catering establishments at the hotel. Indulge in the extensive range of dishes. With Christmas Eve Early Breakfast Menus, Food Stall Menus, and New Year’s Eve Dinner Menus, families and friends can be sure their taste buds will be satisfied.

To find out more, visit www.thexarapalace.com/mt