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Another popular way to see the Malta countryside and all its green-shaded beauty is by bike. A bike tour around the roads and dirt tracks makes for a great cardiovascular workout, and a bike makes for a very versatile means of transportation - no need for a horse and his upkeep, and the horse stays happy in his stable. The Malta landscape is ideal for a bike jaunt: there are rough tracks for the more adventurous and little rustic cobblestone village paths for those who want to observe the simple nuances of country life. Many such tracks and paths lead to scenic hideaways. Malta Island has more paved country roads that make for easier traversal, while Gozo is more rural with fewer roads and less vehicle traffic.
For the tourists who want to see the Maltese countryside but are on a tight schedule, there are jeep safaris and a number of car hire companies. Jeep safaris take the countryside tour to the off-road level, traveling over very rough tracks to get to far and out-of-the-way viewpoints and sites. Most safaris are package events; that is, they include predetermined stops for meals and refreshments. Alternatively, visitors can opt to rent a car. When touring in this manner, travelers are afforded comfort, a little bit of privacy, and a pace that is all their own.
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Here is a handy list of establishments that rent out bikes and automobiles for touring use:
Albert's Rent-a-Motorbike / Scooters
Address: Rock Cod Street, Bugibba.
Telephone: 571 882
Aquin Motor Scooters
Address: 50 Msida Sea Front, Msida.
Telephone: 225 986
Aquin Motor Scooters
Address: Mgarr Road, Ghajsielem.
Telephone: 553 959
Chicko's Car Hire
Address: 138 The Strand, Gzira.
Telephone: 330 150
Curtis Rent-a-Car
Address: 94 Old College Street, St. Julian's.
Telephone: 331 253
Cycle Store
Address: 135 Eucharistic Congress Street, Mosta.
Telephone: 432 890
David's Rent a Car
Address: Triq Gulju, Centurjun, Bugibba.
Telephone: 575 235
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Freewheels Bike Center
Address: Valletta Road, Mosta.
Telephone: 416 801
Hollywood Rent a Car Jeep Bike
Address: 95 Sliema Ferries, Sliema.
Telephone: 318 704
La Ronde Cycle Hire
Address: 10 Belvedere Street, Gzira.
Telephone: 322 962
Lily Whites
Address: 58 St. Georges Road, St. Julian's.
Telephone: 335 921
Med Sun
Address: 100A George Borg, Olivier Street, St. Julian's.
Telephone: 378 711
Ray's Car Hire
Address: Triq il-Kaccatur, Qormi.
Telephone: 494 440
Skoniaar Bicycle Hire
Address: Pioneer Road, Bugibba.
Telephone: 573 930
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