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May 07
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Malta is among Europe’s smallest nations covering just 300 square kilometres but it has an abundance of history and attractions that keep people coming back every year. The island of Malta has over 7000 years of historic sites dating back to the Neolithic period and you can still see the remains of megalithic temples dedicated to the goddess of love and fertility. In later periods the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and more recently the French as well as the English all left their mark upon the island and there is a host of exciting and historical sites to visit.
If history isn’t really your thing there are plenty of other great Malta attractions to see when you are on the island. Many thousands of people come to Malta every summertime for the stunning scuba diving. The ocean surrounding the Maltese islands are really clear and the calm conditions ensure it is the ideal place for novices to learn to dive. For more skilled scuba divers there are a number of more challenging dives which take in reefs, caves and historical sites dating back to Roman times. Scuba diving excursions are easy to plan via Malta tours or Mdina tours and will definitely give an exciting experience.
Malta is famous for its busy night life which reflects the islanders view on life which would be to have some fun and celebrate it as often as possible. There are lots of good nightclubs and wine bars to visit which are filled with an eclectic and cosmopolitan blend of people and a wonderful night out is assured. Among the many Malta tourist attractions are the Summer season Malta Arts Festival, the Opera festival, Choir Festival and the International Jazz Festival that’s held in July.
When you are on the island there are some fantastic Malta excursions and activities to partake in including the Malta Falconry Centre or you could go and see the Knights of Malta who recreate some of the important occasions in Malta’s past. As you would certainly expect for an island in the Mediterranean there are many fantastic water sports to do whilst in Malta such as powerboat hire, jet skis, waterskiing and boat parties. A more relaxing means of spending your time can be found on the Rabat sightseeing train or even the Grand Harbour walking tour and the stunning Gozo tour. The Malta sightseeing bus is well-known all over the world and is one of the simplest ways to see all that Malta has to offer. The sightseeing bus Malta visits both the North and the South of the island and you can hop on and off as you please.
There are lots of great Malta tour operators who specialize in designing getaways to this special island. A great tour operator Malta can advise you on the finest places to stay and what to do while you’re there. Malta has an amazing amount to offer people of all ages regardless of whether you are interested in water sports and nightclubbing or the cultural history of this distinctive island Malta has something to offer everybody.