The island of Malta is South of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea. The nation of Malta consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. Malta is the largest of the three. The Maltese archipelago has always been strategically important to those seeking to control the surrounding Mediterranean Sea resulting in Malta’s occupation over the years [...]
Malta has scuba diving for experienced divers and for beginners. There are PADI certified scuba diving schools which offer short beginner courses in the shallow waters around Qawra or Slieme. More experienced divers will enjoy Ghar Lapsi and the Blue Grotto or the Zonqor Point Tug Boat wrecks.
Many come to Malta to experience it’s over 7000 years of history. Nowhere else in the world are there so many historical and culturally significant destinations in such close proximity to each other. Malta has a diverse and varied history; you can visit many tourist attractions featuring relics from numerous cultures which have occupied Malta [...]
The most popular time to visit Malta is from mid November until mid May when the islands are cooler, green and lush. In late spring, more than a thousand species of plants will be in flower on the island.
Malta offers lazy beach days and many sightseeing attractions. The rugged coastline offers spectacular views. Beaches in Malta are clean, friendly, and feature amazing views. Many of the beaches are surrounded by hills or cliffs. Ghadira is the largest beach in Malta and is located in the Northern part of the island, near Mellieha. This [...]
The capital city of Valletta offers many sight-seeing opportunities including The Malta Experience, the Upper Barrakka, and Fort St. Elmo. Located in the central-eastern part of Malta, Valletta was built by the Knights of Malta, in the latter half of the 16th century. The Knights represented aristocratic families from France, Italy, Spain, England and Portugal. [...]
Rabat is a village just outside Mdina. Rabat is the Semitic word for ‘suburb’: and Rabat was a suburb of the old capital. Half of the village core is part of the old Roman city of Melita. The Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Malta is located in the village. The Catacombs of St. [...]
A visit to Mdina, the capital of Malta before Valletta, is like a visit back to the days when the Arab’s controlled Malta. The name Mdina comes from the Arabic word ‘medina’ meaning ‘city’. Mdina sits high on the rocky cliffs of Malta and was fortified in medieval times. The Arab legacy can still be [...]
Malta (officially the Republic of Malta) is just a little over 300 km across, which makes it Europe’s smallest country as well as the most densely populated one. However, do not be put off by Malta’s small size; no other corner on earth holds so many treasures or so many culturally significant monuments in one [...]