| guage and money in Malta | | | | French and English invaders can still be found today |
| The Maltese have their own language ('Maltese') but | | | | and this melting pot of cultures is of interest to many |
| the country has two official languages, with the | | | | tourists visiting the Maltese islands on holiday. |
| second official language being English. Malta was under | | | | 5. Good quality hotels and accommodation |
| British rule for 160 years, gaining independence in | | | | Good quality hotels and self-catering apartments are |
| 1964, but leaving the Maltese with a relatively strong | | | | widely available at very reasonable prices. Package |
| knowledge of the English language, although Maltese | | | | deals are usually the way to go, but booked |
| is much more widely spoken and is the mother | | | | separately the cost versus quality of accommodation |
| tongue for the vast majority of Maltese. For English | | | | is very good. The main areas for holiday resorts are |
| speaking tourists this means that communication is | | | | St. Julian's, Bugibba/Qawra, and Sliema, which are all |
| almost no problem, which is definitely a benefit when | | | | situated in the Northern part of Malta. |
| on holiday. Although at the moment the Maltese Lira | | | | Accommodation in St. Julian's is recommended if you |
| is still the only valid currency, the Euro will be | | | | enjoy spending your nights going out but, being close |
| introduced on January 1st, 2008 and many retailers in | | | | to the nightlife hub of Malta, is not advisable for |
| tourist areas already accept Euros for cash payment. | | | | couples and family who are looking for peace and |
| 9. Sports and leisure activities | | | | serenity. For those travellers, places like Mellieha and |
| Malta is a great location for a variety of sports, | | | | St. Paul's Bay are much better places to stay. |
| including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, para | | | | 4. Malta is an all year round destination |
| gliding, wind surfing and yachting. Plenty of activities | | | | A flight from London to Malta takes less than three |
| to keep you entertained, no matter the time of year. | | | | hours, but the difference in climate is huge. Mild |
| Most materials needed for these sports are available | | | | winters and warm summers with an average |
| for low-priced rent and there are various locations on | | | | temperature of 32C means excellent weather for |
| the islands where these sports can be exercised. | | | | both hot summer holidays as well as great holiday |
| Gozo is a particularly popular location for rock | | | | weather in winter, to escape from the cold back |
| climbing, thanks to its steep cliffs, and mountain biking | | | | home. There are plenty of activities to keep you |
| thanks to its quiet roads and excellent hill climbs. | | | | entertained all year round and for example hiking is a |
| Events, such as pop concerts and theatre shows, but | | | | popular way of spending days out in the countryside |
| also historical re-enactments such as In Guardia are | | | | in winter, enjoying the scenery and serenity. Most |
| popular among both tourists and locals and provide | | | | cultural and historical hotspots are open all year |
| great entertainment for the whole family. Are you a | | | | round, and although open air clubs don't open during |
| fan of watching sports? Don't worry about missing | | | | the winter months, nightlife in Malta goes on |
| any big matches or events, satellite reception is | | | | throughout the whole year. |
| widely used by the more popular pubs and there are | | | | 3. Malta offers a great nightlife to complement your |
| plenty of appetizers and beer around to enjoy your | | | | daily activities |
| favourite sports. | | | | Nights out on the town are a ton of fun, since Malta |
| 8. Getting around in Malta is easy and cheap! | | | | hosts a true clubbing hub that goes by the name of |
| Don't you hate it when you go for a holiday and it | | | | Paceville (St. Julian's) and which offers a large number |
| takes you ages to get to the beach or to visit a few | | | | of clubs which are situated literally door to door and |
| cities, museums? Don't you hate it when it takes a | | | | which play different genres of music to suit |
| whole day to take one excursion, when you waste | | | | everyone's tastes. Open air clubs, however, are what |
| so much time on travelling from place to place which | | | | makes clubbing in Malta rather special. Spending your |
| makes you wonder whether it was even worth the | | | | warm summer nights dancing to the latest club and |
| hassle? If your answer is yes, then Malta is definitely | | | | trance anthems or smooth R&B and hiphop beats |
| the holiday destination for you. It takes less than an | | | | under the stars is just something else and a must do |
| hour to get from one side to the island to the other | | | | on your holiday to Malta. |
| and there's such a high concentration of places of | | | | 2. Malta holidays now come with cheap flights |
| interest, beaches, holiday resorts and places for | | | | That's right! Low cost airlines have found Malta and |
| entertainment (restaurants, clubs, cinemas etc.), you'll | | | | offer dirt cheap flights to the island outside of the |
| wish you'd have known about Malta earlier! | | | | high season and regular cheap flights in summer. |
| A lot of tourists decide to visit Malta a second time | | | | These airlines offer flights departing from a select |
| and sometimes more, simply for the reason that | | | | number of places in Europe, such as London, Dublin, |
| there's just so much to do and to see, and it takes | | | | Barcelona, Oslo, Stockholm, Pisa (Italy) and Bremen |
| so little money and time to get around and spend | | | | (Germany). Look for airlines the likes of Ryanair, |
| quality holiday time. | | | | Norwegian Air Shuttle and Clickair, but don't forget to |
| 7. Gozo offers a peaceful setting for your Malta | | | | check Malta's national airline Air Malta, which regularly |
| holidays | | | | offers low cost flights to a much larger number of |
| Malta is not just about Malta. Yes, that's right, The | | | | European destinations. |
| Republic of Malta also covers Gozo, which is Malta's | | | | 1. Malta holidays offer more than any other |
| sister island and is said to be the island that Malta | | | | Mediterranean destination |
| used to be a long time ago: rural, quiet and | | | | You could say that the top reason for visiting Malta is |
| untouched. Gozo is a great place for a peaceful | | | | a combination of all other reasons listed above: There |
| (family or couples) holidays, with beautiful beaches | | | | are a lot of different things you can do during your |
| and countryside views. Visit the capital Victoria, with | | | | holiday in Malta and you'll never be bored if you get |
| its Citadel in the centre: a fortified part of the village | | | | the right info. Baking in the sun on the beach is great |
| which used to offer the inhabitants of Gozo shelter | | | | for relaxation after a long year of work or school, |
| against foreign invaders, similar to Mdina's surrounding | | | | but most people would prefer adding a little variety |
| walls on the main island Malta. The seaside town of | | | | to the time they spend on holiday. So if you'd like to |
| Xlendi is a popular tourist destination, offering a | | | | go somewhere else besides the beach, why not visit |
| beautiful view of its bay surrounded by high cliffs. | | | | on the many places of interest around the island? |
| Ramla l-Hamla and San Blas Bay are beautiful beaches | | | | Visit the old capital city of Mdina, for example, |
| to go for a swim, one being larger and busier, the | | | | surrounded by bastions and oozing with history and |
| other being more secluded and more difficult to get | | | | an ambiance you'll never forget. Why not take a trip |
| to (steep hill descent) but much worth the effort. | | | | to sister island Gozo, with its serene country views |
| As of recent, a shuttle bus service is available, taking | | | | and attractions such as the Azure Window, a rock |
| you straight from the airport to the ferries in the | | | | formation sculpted by the sea. |
| Northern most tip of the island of Malta, making | | | | Evenings will never be boring when you know where |
| arrangements for a Gozo holiday a little easier to plan | | | | to go. There is plenty of choice when it comes to |
| for. | | | | dining out, as quality restaurants can be found in |
| 6. Malta has a rich culture and heritage | | | | most parts of the island. Wine bars and pubs are also |
| Throughout the ages, the Maltese islands have seen | | | | popular in Malta and provide quality wines and both |
| various foreign rulers coming and going, and leaving | | | | local and international lagers, beers and various |
| behind their stamps on Maltese culture. As a result, | | | | popular brands of liquor. There's plenty of opportunity |
| Malta is soaked in culture and heritage and offers a | | | | for clubbing and open air clubs and parties are a must |
| large number of cultural and historical sites in very | | | | see if clubbing is your ideal night out. |
| short distances from each other, making Malta a | | | | Plan your outings by getting information beforehand! |
| unique place in the world map of culture and heritage. | | | | See the resource section below to find out how you |
| Both in the Maltese language and culture remnants of | | | | can learn more about Malta holidays! |
| Phoenician, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, Turks, | | | | |