Malta is a small country made up of a group of seven islands located in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta is a charming country with great historical appeal and has very friendly people. Lying north of Libya and south of Sicily, Malta offers holidaymakers a great variety of things to do while enjoying the brilliant sunshine.

Malta's climate is extremely hot during the summer months. The best time to go there on holidays is between April and June when the weather is hot but not extreme and accommodation is reasonably priced - September or October are also good months to visit. The winter months remain mild with very occasional rain.

Malta has a fascinating history that dates back well before Christ. Its location has made it a very popular spot for sea traders for thousands of years. Malta was the scene of one of the bloodiest conflicts known to man, when the Christian Knights from the Order of St John defended the Island from the Muslim invaders. The Knights of St John ruled the island of Malta from 1530 until 1798. During this period the knights constructed many great churches and castles some of which were featured in the star-studded production of Gladiator with Russell Crowe

(NB. Oliver Reed who played Proximo died in Malta during filming.  He died of a heart attack in a bar apparently after downing three bottles of Captain Morgan's Jamaica rum, eight bottles of German beer, numerous doubles of Famous Grouse whiskey, and beating five much younger Royal Navy sailors at arm-wrestling. His bar bill for that final lunch time totaled 270 Maltese lira, almost £450. The last few scenes featuring him were filmed using a double with his character's back to the camera.)  

Because of Malta’s rich history there are many architectural sites of importance especially around the capital Valletta which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

When World War II broke out Malta was a British Colony.  During the Second World War, Malta was the most bombed place on earth. More than 14,000 bombs were dropped, destroying about 30,000 buildings but Malta still fought on. More than 1,500 civilians were killed in Malta during the Second World War.

The devout Maltese Catholics, were convinced Malta wouldn’t fall. In 1942 a bomb fell right down through the roof of Mosta church. This was one of the biggest churches with hundreds of people inside and yet no one was killed which unsurprisingly was considered a miracle. A replica bomb is now in the church. Hidden in the walls of Valletta are the tunnels from where the English commanded the battleships around Malta, these have now been turned into an interesting museum. 

Malta has a grasping rugged landscape with all types of rocks, caves, cliffs and beaches. The landscape of Malta is a haven for all sorts of wildlife. The coastline of Malta is very rocky with outstanding rock formations. Many beaches litter the Maltese coastline which attract thousands each year. The sea is clear, calm and warm making it an ideal diving retreat where many ships have been deliberately sunk for the benefit of divers of all levels.

Restaurants on the Islands of Malta will cater for all of your needs. Traditional food includes meat, fish, pasta and bread with rabbit stew being the national dish. Being an island nation all types of seafood are also common.

Finally Malta has two official languages Maltese and English making it easy for British tourists to communicate and since Malta is a recent member of the European Union - people travelling from other European countries to Malta do not need a Visa.