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Centrally situated in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta has a comfortable Mediterranean climate. The sun, the beautiful coastline with stunning bays and small sandy beaches, the cuisine and the collection of important historical monuments attract tourists to this baroque city. On the island, tourists can experience no less than nine (!) UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Strolling around Valletta, the capital of Malta, is like visiting a fantastic open-air museum. Speak English or learn the co-official Maltese language to communicate even better with the local population.

Travel back in time to explore the beautiful landscape and the historical sites of Malta. The island forms part of the archipelago of Malta consisting of seven islands. Only three of the largest islands (Malta, Gozo and Comino) are inhabited. 300 km of land make Malta into one of the smallest countries in the world.

The skyline of Malta is colored with outstanding churches of all categories, as there are 313 churches to be discovered only on the island of Malta. This means that the area has a “church density” of slightly more than 1 (more...) church per square kilometer. Discover the Mosta Church, famous for having one of the largest domes in the world. In Valletta, built by the Knights of St John in the 16th century, you will also encounter the gorgeous St. John’s Co-Cathedral, that holds two masterpieces by Caravaggio. Tourists can visit the popular National War Museum, located within Fort Saint Elmo. The fort, built to defend the island from possible invasions, divides the Marsamxett Harbour from the Grand Harbour. Today the fortification houses the War Museum and Malta’s police academy. As you are in Valletta, enter as well the Upper Barrakka Gardens and enjoy the spectacular views over the Grand Harbour.

Explore the unique underground cavity of The World Heritage Site Hypogeum. The three-leveled complex of halls, chambers and passages dates back to 3600-3300 BCE. More cave architecture can be seen in the prehistoric cave of Għar Dalam. And make sure not to miss a boat ride through the caves and witness the extraordinary nature at the Blue Grotto.

The Grandmaster’s Palace, the Auberge de Castille, Casa Rocca Piccola and the Palazzo Castellania are some of the great palaces to see in Malta. Look for gigantic Bronze Age structures in the seven outstanding megalithic temples found on the islands of Malta and Gozo, considered World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

Whether you’re looking for international luxury brands and the latest fashion or more economical fashion outlets, you are sure to find what you are looking for in Malta. Go shopping in the colorful Valletta open-air market where many amazing things are sold every Sunday. Big modern shopping centers like The Plaza Shopping Centre hold brands like United Colors of Benetton, Promod, and Miss Selfridge. Malta’s jewellers have an international reputation for good quality, and this is also the place to pick up antiques, since there is a antique shops in almost every town. Finish the shopping tour with a game of golf at The Royal Malta Golf Club and a prepare yourself for a tasteful dinner in the old fishing village of St. Julian’s, within walking distance from the main nightclub area in Paceville.

Wine drinkers will love Malta. Have something light to eat and get a glass of wine with it in one of the popular wine bars. Taste the locally produced wine on a wine tasting tour to one of Malta’s wineries. The Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and cool winters makes Malta the ideal location for wine production. The locally produced wine is so popular that most wineries sell out quickly, which means they have to import grapes from Greece and Italy in order to keep up with demand. To offer high quality in the tourist service, Malta Tourism Authority arranges the annual Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Awards. Tourists that are happy with the service of the island can nominate anyone who they feel gave them outstanding service, such as hotel staff, tourist guides or taxi drivers, by filling in a STAR nominating form. The award is given to the persons that have most nominations during that year.

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