Holidays in Malta

Malta Holidays
The sunny islands of Republic of Malta, Malta and Gozo, are a popular year-round destination for tourists from all around the world. The wonderful climate, which in 2007 was selected as the best climate in the world by International Living, welcomes tourists 365 days a year. Maltas’ position in the Mediterranean, just south of Sicily and north of the coast of Africa, makes it one of the most attractive destinations among travellers. It has a history which spans for over 7000 years, and has seen conquests by the Phoenicians, Byzantines, Arabs, Romans, and most famously, the Knights of the Order of St. John, resulting in a island full of fascinating traditions, cultures, architecture and cuisine.
Due to its permanent contact with different civilizations and cultures, the cuisine of Malta is a delightful, mouth-watering experience. Travellers get to enjoy the traditional Maltese food, which has Sicilian and Moorish influences. There are also traces of French, British, Spanish, Arabic and Italian cooking in Maltese cuisine.

Holidays in Malta – An ideal destination for all types of holidays
Having a population of aproximately 400.000 people, Republic of Malta is visited yearly by over 1 million tourists. A small island, just 30 km from one end to the other, Malta is home to many coastal resorts, with the main tourist areas found in the north. St. Paul’s Bay is the most popular destination for holidaymakers, also being heavily developed. The resorts of Bugibba and Qawra can offer extensive amounts of lodging and tourist facilities. Although the coastline is primarily rocky, there are plenty of opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, and water-sports here on the north coast. Resorts such as Mellieha and Golden Bay offer popular sandy beaches. On the east coast, the main attractions are Sliema and St. Julian’s, both very popular and connected via a seafront promenade. Sliema is more upmarket, with chic waterfront cafes and bars, whilst St. Julian’s offers perhaps the best nightlife on Malta, and a huge choice of hotels and apartments. In the south of Malta, the main resort is Marsascala, a colourful elegant resort, popular among the locals.

Malta Holidays – An island rich in history and culture
Whilst visiting Malta, you can enjoy many activities, such as golf, tennis, cycling, paragliding and hiking. Thanks to its incredibly beautiful azure waters and rich underwater life, it is a favourite destination for scuba-divers, and the beach and coastal resorts offer plenty of watersports, with yachting and sailing extremely popular. The capital of Republic of Malta is Valletta, a city with a population of just 10.000 people, with its’ 16th century walls, is a must-see. Valletta boasts with numerous museums, galleries and monuments. The whole of Malta is home to fascinating historical churches and castles, and amazing preserved temples. Republic of Malta is home to the oldest freestanding structure on the globe: the oldest of all the megalithic temples on the islands is il-Ġgantija, in Gozo.

Read more about Maltas History or check our Malta Photo Gallery.