Malta

Malta is situated in southern Europe in the Mediterranean Sea, roughly 90 km (56 miles) south of Sicily.  The Maltese archipelago includes the islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino as well as several uninhabited islands.  Malta has a lovely climate, great beaches, lots of history, and plenty to see and do. 

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The three islands include Malta, which is the largest of the three, with Gozo the second largest and Comino the smallest and mostly uninhabited nature reserve.  Gozo lies to the north of the three islands, with Comino in the middle, and the main island of Malta to the south.

Malta’s position in the Mediterranean Sea has made it a very desirable place to control throughout the centuries, resulting in many invasions.  It has a rich and fascinating history, dating back to Neolithic times, as can be seen from its ancient buildings and many sites of historic interest.  Malta gained independence from England in 1964.

The Maltese islands are very picturesque, with many pretty limestone buildings – a natural resource of the islands. The capital, Valletta,  is on the main island of Malta and offers plenty to keep visitors happy, with its baroque architecture, palaces, cultural events, and places of interest.   

A popular day trip is to take a ferry from Malta or Gozo to visit the beautiful Blue Lagoon and Blue Grotto on the island of Comino. 

The medieval walled city of Mdina, the old capital of Malta, is in the centre of Malta and a popular place to browse and stroll.  

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Malta is, of course, famous for its beaches and is a fantastic destination for beach lovers and lovers of water sports.  It is also terrific for scuba diving, cave diving, and wreck diving, and the clear waters are ideal for underwater photography.  Other popular activities include Jeep safaris, climbing, hiking, golf and bird watching.  

Malta is a member of the European Union. Maltese and English are the official languages, with some Italian also spoken.  The emergency number to call in Malta is the Euro-wide 112.

Before you go, we recommend a visit to the website of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) for updated and important travel information, as part of their ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign.

The FCO advises that, as with any popular tourist spot in the world, visitors should watch for pick-pocketing and petty crimes.  Pay particular attention to safeguarding your money, valuables and travel documents – especially at busy public areas such as airports, car rental desks and public transportation.  .
European Health Insurance Card holders are eligible for free emergency medical care in Malta, in state-run facilities (treatment in a private facility is not covered under the EHIC and likely to be very costly).  Don’t take a chance by neglecting to take out comprehensive travel insurance, and always check that it provides for all your planned activities, as well as potentially very expensive medical repatriation. 

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