Introduction
Malta is one of 3 inhabited islands in the Maltese Archipelago, located 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Tunisia. Malta is remarkable - rich in culture and history; it contains some of the oldest known human structures in the world and contains amazing beaches.
Places to See
Malta is home to the oldest known human structures - Hagar Qim and other Neolithic buildings date back to 3600 BC.
These structures are older than both Stonehenge and the Pyramids, and their construction is still a mystery.
These temples are decorated with animals and idols carved into the stones, and all the works were done by hand. The view over the Mediterranean is one of the best in Malta.
Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temple are located on the southern side of the island, 15km from Valletta.
Valletta is a beautiful old walled city on the North Coast of Malta. It is quite compact, and you can easily walk around in a few hours. Valletta is filled with palaces, cathedrals, galleries and museums which give a good background to the history of Malta.
Gozo is the second largest of the inhabited islands in the archipelago, and can be reached by ferry in 20 minutes from Valletta. It is known for its great diving, beautiful landscape and relaxed atmosphere. The island is also home to prehistoric temples similar to those on Malta. Gozo does not attract as many tourists as Malta, making a great destination to chill out and unwind. The Caves of Xaghra on the north of the island are magical and well worth a visit.
The tiny island of Comino sits between Malta and Gozo and makes a good day (or afternoon) trip from Malta as you can walk around the island in an hour or so. The Blue Lagoon is Comino's main attraction - a sheltered cove with beautiful crystal clear waters and powder white sand.
Good Blog here on Day Trips in Malta
Weather
Summers in Malta are hot and dry making them almost uncomfortable when the sirocco wind blows. The winter is mild, with temperatures around 10-14, and moderate rainfall. The sea temperature is makes for perfect swimming conditions in summer; it reaches 25 in summer, and normally does not drop below 15 in winter.
Getting There
Malta is well served by direct flights from European, North African and Middle Eastern cities. During summer there is a ferry service running from Sicily and Genoa.
Buses and taxi's are available at the airport, located 5km southwest of Valletta.