The Maltese archipelago lies almost at the centre of the Mediterranean, having Malta 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa. The archipelago includes three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. The total population is 400,000 inhabitants spanning an area of 316sq km and a coastline of 196.8km (not including 56.01 km for the island of Gozo).
Malta is the largest of the three islands and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre. Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterised by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture while Comino is largely uninhabited.
The weather in Malta is mainly sunny, having lovely beaches, a great nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do. With a little help from any guidebook, one can discover captivating places of interest such as the world famous Hypogeum which was selected as a place of World Heritage by UNESCO, prehistoric temples, grand palaces are much more.
The combination of various nationalities that occupied Malta over the centuries and the Maltese culture has created a fascinating eclectic culture.
Wherever you go, the Islands' scenery and architecture provide a spectacular backdrop. The colours are striking, honey-coloured stone against the deepest of Mediterranean blues.
The Maltese Islands have been described as one big open-air museum. What makes them unique is that so much of their past is visible today. One can delve into the Islands' mysterious prehistory, retrace the footsteps of St Paul or see where the Knights of St John defended Christendom.
In just 48 hours and a kilometre or two, one can try a new sport, laze on an island cruise and tour the most important historic sites, and still have time to join in the nightlife. That’s the real advantage of Malta.