Country: Malta
Languages spoken: Maltese, English
Currency used: Euro
Area (km2): 316
Visa requirements:
Australian and New Zealand citizens do not require a visa to visit Malta for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
The Republic of Malta is located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea. The archipelago is formed of two main islands, Malta and Gozo, as well as Comino, are the only inhabited islands, and some smaller uninhabited islands named Cominotto, Filfla and St.Paul. Thanks to its position, Malta has represented a bridge between Africa and Europe since ancient times. The islands are in fact only 90 kms from Sicily and 290 from the African coast. With a population of about 400,000 inhabitants and a surface area of 320 square kilometers, Malta has the highest density of population per square kilometers of any European country.
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Malta may be small, but it has a wealth of history that far exceeds most expectations. From some of the earliest recorded temples anywhere in the world, to over two centuries of rule under the legendary Knights of the order of St.John and its unforgettable role as an island fortress during World War II. Malta’s Prehistory dates back from 5,000B.C – is a period still shrouded in mystery but offers the first evidence of habitation in Malta. The island’s fascinating temples at several locations including Tarxien and Hagar Qim, dating around 3500BC are some of the earliest examples known to archaeologists. Throughout the centuries, Malta’s attraction to the many armies that have tried – often unsuccessfully – to conquer it can usually be attributed to its strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean, 60miles south of Sicily. The Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans, Arabs and Spaniards, even briefly the French under Napoleon, all at some time ruled Malta.
One of the most informative periods in Malta’s history started in the first half of the 16th century. In 1530, the knights of the Order of St.John, made the Maltese Islands their home, as they were offered to them by Charles V of Spain, after they were ousted out of Rhodes by the Turks. This move ultimately led to one of Christendom’s greatest triumphs over Islam. – The Great Siege of Malta – 1565. Malta’s Capital City, Valletta with its magnificent bastions was built as a result of The Great Siege. Over two centuries of peace and prosperity followed under the rule of the Knights of St John, and to date many Palaces, gardens and treasures can be still seen today.
The Knights surrendered to the island by the British and Russian Powers, the French were ousted. Malta was then controlled by the British and survived both World Wars. Modern Malta gained its Independence in 1964 and then became a Republic in 1974. Malta joined the European Union in 2004.
There are plenty of opportunities in Malta for sports of any kind and activities for nature lovers such as walking and trekking, birdwatching, horse riding, rock climbing, windsurfing and several more. If you are lucky enough to be in Malta during the summer months, your visit would be not be complete without a visit to a golden sandy beach & the Maltese Islands offer excellent opportunities for swimming & sunbathing around their coastlines. Undoubtedly, Ghadira Bay (Mellieha) and Golden Sands are the best 2 sandy beaches in Malta however smaller ones can also be found at Ghajn Tuffieha, (next to Golden Sands) Armier Bay, St George’s Bay, (Paceville) Paradise Bay, Pretty Bay (Birzebbugia) and Bugibba. In Gozo, Ramla Bay, (near Marsalforn) has a large sandy beach and other smaller ones can be found dotted around the island. Comino also has a few small sandy beaches, especially near the
hotel and of course, for swimming, you won’t beat the crystal clear water of Blue Lagoon. With very warm sea temperatures in the summer and autumn, you will find most of the locals taking a dip in the sea even from the rockier areas of coastline across Malta & Gozo. Swimming in the sea is generally safe in most areas, however signs are in place if any warnings are necessary.
Dwejra
Dwejra is a natural beauty spot on the Western tip of Gozo famous for its natural landmarks such as the Azure Window. The Azure window is so called because the 100 metre arch in the rock through which the sea passes looks like a giant window frame looking out onto the Mediterranean sea. Fungus Rock – a small islet in the form of a 60 metres high massive lump of limestone – is also an attraction as The Knights Hospitaller apparently thought the Fungus growing on the rock’s flat top had medicinal properties.
Malta and Gozo offer a lively and diverse nightlife scene that caters to all preferences. In Malta, St. Julian’s is the epicentre of nightlife with a plethora of clubs, bars, and restaurants that stay active until the early hours. Paceville buzzes with energy, attracting both locals and tourists. Gozo, while quieter, offers a more laid-back vibe with beachfront bars and occasional live music events that provide a relaxed setting to enjoy the island’s serene nights. Whether you’re looking for a high-energy dance club or a cozy spot to sip a drink by the sea, these islands have something for everyone.
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