Malta, known for its clear, unpolluted waters, offers a wide range of holiday accommodations, including hotels, holiday complexes, tourist villages, guest houses, and self-catering apartments and villas. The Maltese Islands have often been referred to as the island of sunshine and history and with good reason. With a history boasting 6,000 years of civilization, every square inch of its land, its temples and monuments bear witness to these past civilizations. For those of you with an appetite for culture, Malta and Gozo are strewn with fascinating historical and archaeological sites, some of which date back earlier than the Pyramids! 

The Maltese archipelago consists of three sunny islands-Malta, Gozo and Comino-in the center of the Mediterranean, 59 miles south of Sicily. The Gran Harbour at Valletta, the capital, is one of the most splendid havens of the world. Valletta was built by Jean Parisot de laValette, one of the28 Grand Masters o the Knights of St. John who fortified and ruled the islands from 1530 to 1790.

Blessed with year-round sunshine and set in crystal clear waters, Malta and its sister islands of Gozo and Comino, can be a fascinating setting for a truly memorable vacation. The islands’ numerous cultural, artistic and natural treasures are there to be discovered and are all within easy access from wherever one chooses to stay. Malta’s outstanding archaeological and architectural heritage will act as an impressive backdrop to all of one’s activities - a living testimony of 6,000 years of civilization. The legacy of the various dominations who ruled over the islands throughout the ages can be seen, felt and savored. Museum lovers will find a variety of treasures to discover. Each museum houses fabulous artefacts from various fields and eras be it art, archaeology, natural history, war time, the temples or our celebrated maritime history. And more treasures can be found in one of the 364 churches built on the island!

Malta is a feast for the senses: delicious local cuisine and wines, bustling open air markets, traditional fireworks extravaganzas, delicate lace and multicolored glassware, the thrills of the casino... All of this and more awaits the fortunate traveler who decides that it’s time to say: It’s Malta! Valletta's sights include the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Armoury, St. John's Co-Cathedral and Museum. The Manoel Theatre in Valletta, one of the oldest in Europe, is the principal site for plays, ballets and concerts. Organ and choral recitals also are held at St. John's Co-Cathedral. English-language radio programs and a monthly cultural events program offers information on events of interest to visitors.