A stunning collection of islands: Malta

The Republic of Malta is a tiny but well built island in the middle of the Mediterranean that is made up of seven very beautiful islands, Three of which are inhabited; Malta (main island), Gozo and Comino. Two of these islands,Malta (main island) and Gozo have become very popular destinations for package holidays in recent years, not surprisingly as it's beautiful tropical climate creates the perfect setting that has been augmented by a stunning history that dates back thousands of years.Malta main island is particularly popular for package holidays because of it's beautiful scenery; honey-coloured buildings adorn the stunning green backdrop, creating a romantic and fascinating destination for any holiday.

Holidays in Malta

Malta (main island) and Gozo are excellent destinations for package holidays, catering mainly to those that wish to experience a fantastically balanced blend of culture and island beach life during their holidays. Culture is not in short supply in Malta, with over 7000 years or more of history to explore including prehistoric ruins that are older than Stonehenge in the UK and even the Pyramids in Egypt. They are shrouded in the mystery and legacy of the Order of the Knights of St John who famously used the islands as the strong hold for defending Christendom.

However Malta (main island) and Gozo are not entirely stuck in the past, both of the islands enjoy a full and lively year-round party scene, with plenty of 'fiestas' in the summer and a good amount of revelry, even in the tiny villages in honour of the patron saints.

Gozo lies only 20 minutes away by ferry away from the main island of Malta, it is distinctly quieter than the main island and much more fertile and green. There is a thriving nightlife in Gozo, not as mad as some of the more popular package holiday destinations by certainly as impressive, you won't want to miss out on Gozo!

Getting to Malta

Malta has it's own airport which makes travelling here very simple and quick especially direct with British Airways or Malta Airways. The flights only last just over three hours and with anywhere on the island under an hour's drive or a twenty minute ferry crossing, transfers are simply a pleasure.

A varied history in Malta

Collectively the islands have played a large part in history, being that they are only 160 miles north of Libya and so close to Sicily they have been somewhat of a crossroads throughout the past, with plenty of occupiers leaving their mark on the islands. The last occupiers were the British, who granted Malta independence in 1964, but the biggest and most unique influence was left by the Knights of St John, to who gained control of the island in 1530; the Knights reigned supreme over the island for 270 years, building magnificent churches and monuments to themselves, many of which still stand today and are fascinating to behold. Malta has its mysteries too, in the form of 30 prehistoric sites boasting massive Neolithic temples, considered to be the oldest freestanding stone buildings known to man.