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malta_photoMegaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso's Cave – The Maltese Islands are positively mythic. The narrow meandering streets of the towns and villages are crowded with Baroque palaces. As the countryside is dotted with the oldest known human structures in the world, theIslandshave rightly been described as an open-air museum.

With superbly sunny weather, suggestive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do. With a little help from any guidebook, captivating places of interest are immediately identified – the world famous Hypogeum selected as a place of World Heritage by UNESCO, prehistoric temples and grand palaces are but a few.

The long relationship between the Islanders and the various nationalities that occupiedMalta over the centuries has created a marriage of styles and traditions, giving theIslands a fascinating eclectic culture.

Lacemaking inMaltaand neighbouring Gozo trace their origins back to the 16th century.  Another distinguishing feature of Maltese/Gozo lace is the eight pointed Maltese crosses that are worked into most, but not all of this lace.   This would also be a great souvenir to take back home with you. 

¨Two incredibly small islands of 314 square kilometres floating happily in the sunny blue Mediterranean on the lower side ofItalyandEurope’s southern most point, a population of 400,000 people 

¨The Illustrious Knights of Malta who built the sturdy fortifications to awesome heights, Auberges of marvellous architectural beauty and churches of exquisite art and silverware.

¨A temperate winter climate when the sun shines practically every day and mild winds blow the rains away, soothed by inviting seas that cool you down from the hot summer sun. 

¨A cradle of civilisation.  7,000 of history are introduced by the unique free-standing megalithic temples of immense dimensions and impressive craftsmanship that precede the pyramids inEgypt.  An eclectic civilisation of mighty rulers including the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs,Normans, Spaniards forms this microcosm.

¨A British presence of over 160 years that permeated into modern Malta to turn it into a bilingual nation – English and Maltese – to give it a robust education system, political governing structure, financial and economic foundation and also the British characteristic of driving on the left side of the road.

¨A hive of commercial activity, leisure events, open air festivals, water sports, theatre, culture, street performances, fireworks, entertainment, feasts and band marches.  Discover designer shops, shopping arcades, gourmet and casual dining, casinos, friendly bars, open-air cafes, waterfront restaurants.  Enjoy a leisurely pace of life, pleasant country-side and sea front walks, exciting explorations of antique village cores.

¨An English speaking country, now a Member of the European Union, where English influences pervade our Mediterranean character and the Euro is our national currency. 

¨A home of hospitable and friendly people who know how to live and eat well, who enjoy life and who welcome you and enrich yourMaltaexperience.  A crossroad of people and seafarers.  People with identity, charm, character and joy.

¨ An eclectic evening lifestyle of street parties, live music gigs, mega-concerts, discos, jamming sessions, open-air theatre and buzzing entertainment. 

¨A playground for sports, gymnasia, swimming pools, sea, countryside and fitness centres to keep you physically in shape.

All this is Malta . . . . . . . . Malta gives you all that you want and more within easy reach.  All you need to do is to be there.