Holidays in Malta

Holidays in Malta, Ideas and Tips to Get Your Best Holiday Ever!

I am a Dane and in the winter I escape to warmer places from our dark and cold weather.

In January 2007 I went to Malta - this lens tells a little about this wonderful place.

One of the surprises there was The Popeye Village - The Movie set is still there. We were also able to do a small cruise around the islands.

Enjoy!

Being on Holidays in Malta ...

... is like a fresh breeze.

Malta is a lovely island with sunshine all year around, good bays and warm clear waters. It is located in the Mediterranean, just south of Sicily.

The Maltese people are friendly and are fluently in their two official languages, Maltese and English. Their historical background is amazin - from the 5000 BC temples to Saint Paul - from the Crusanders to Nepoleon - and more recently WWII and to their new industry of wine making.

Another part of Greater Malta is the smaller island Gozo to the North West and is well worth a visit. Gozo is much greener than Malta.

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Where is Malta?

Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean Sea (in its eastern basin), some 93 km south of the Italian island of Sicily across the Malta Channel; east of Tunisia and north of Libya in Africa.

Map created at http://www.planiglobe.com with permission

Only the three largest islands Malta Island (Malta), Gozo and Comino) are inhabited. The smaller islands, such as Filfla, Cominotto and the Islands of St. Paul are uninhabited. Numerous bays along the indented coastline of the islands provide good harbours. The landscape is characterised by low hills with terraced fields. The highest point is at Ta' Dmejrek on Malta Island at 253 metres (830 ft) near Dingli. Although there are some small rivers at times of high rainfall, there are no permanent rivers or lakes on Malta. However some watercourses are found randomly around the island that have fresh water running all year round. Such places are Barija, Imtaleb and San Martin. Running water in Gozo is found at Lunzjata Valley.

Contrary to popular belief, the south of Malta is not Europe's most southern point; that distinction belongs to the Greek island of Gavdos. It is even clear that the whole famous Greek island of Crete is more southern than any point of Malta.

Malta in Video

Spirit of Malta (overview of the island)

This video was filmed in Malta between 02.2005 to 08.2005 and edited in extreme rush in 2 hours (night before my plane back home for vacation, I made it specially to show Malta to my friends and parents back in Ukraine). The soundtrack is an "Everyday song" by "Winter Moods" (Maltese band, http://wintermoods.net). All filmed on an amateur Panasonic NV-28EN by me except 3 helicopter shots which I took from the stock footage in the studio I work for. PS. Following the arguments in the comments I calculated the amount of shots/locations that were done in Malta, Gozo and Comino and they are approximately Malta (60), Comino (20), Gozo (15). So it's Malta guys which features the most ;)

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Climate in Malta

The climate is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.

In January 2007, International Living chose Malta as the country with the best climate in the world.

Temperatures in Valetta Range from 10.3 to 30.7 C

Rainfall in Valletta varies from 0.0 to 225.0 (mm/month).

[Maps are under Creative Commons License from http://www.world66.com/]

Webcams in Malta

Just click on a link below and you will go directly to the webcam

Msida Valley Web Camera: This camera is installed on the Msida Valley street, Msida, Malta (or "Triq il-Wied Ta'L-Imsida" in Maltese) and the picture is taken right now.

Things to Do in Malta

There really are "tons" of things to do in Malta, just take a look at my list below. Read further down for more information.

I found FREE Malta brochures online here
... and FREE Malta eBooks VisitMalta.com

Jeep Safaris both in Malta and Gozo
Gozo Jeep Safari with a Catamaran Cruise
Comino & Blue Lagoon Cruising & Sailing
Spirit of Malta 'All Inclusive Cruise'
Fernandes Cruise; for sun bathing and realxing on the deck
Pirates of the Mediterranean Cruise
Private Yacht; spoil yourself ;-)
Harbour cruises - The Grand Harbour cruise.
Sicily Day Excursion; visit Sicily
Swim & Interact with Dolphins
Night Tours, Sunset Cruises & Shows
Private tours suchs as: temple tours, Scenic South, Three Cities & Harbour Cruise, Birgu by Night, Valletta City Tour, Mdina Medieval & Central Highlights,
Gozo Island Tour
Visit Popeye Village (The Movie Set)
Helicopter tours Valletta area and to Gozo.
Study English in Malta from 5 y/o. Check out the link if you want to learn to dive at the same time as English!

Is Malta as Beautiful as Everyone Says?

Well, Yes I Would Say So.

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How Can I Get a Really Good Deal?

The lowest prices and best deals for flights, hotels and holidays in Malta from Travelocity

Malta Tour and Travel Specialities offers all activities and tours mentioned above in my list.

Yoga Holidays - Yoga Travellers

Internet Connections in Malta - Free WiFi Spots!

... and a bit about email accounts

I have been asked about Malta and the Internet I can tell there is nothing to be worried about, you will be able to check your email/Facebook/MySpace as well as "Twitter" ;-)

The major tourist and entertainment spots have Internet Cafés, some are just cafés with computers, others are computer centers with a bar serving snacks and drinks.

eMail addresses: If you have an email in your home country, it is most likely you can access it from Malta. Check with your Internet provider about how to login to their webmail - set up your account before you go to Malta and you are ready to check your eMails from Malta.

If you already have a Yahoo, Google, MSN or any other webbased account - you login to it as from home.

If you want a Maltese email account like malta.com, go to www.malta.com/free-account.html

You are in good (Internet) hands in Malta.

Where to find free WiFi spots in Malta

Scuba Diving in Malta

In Malta you will find a varity of scuba divings:

1) BSAC courses

2) Padi courses

3) Padi Pro courses

4) Technical diving

5) Try to dive

6) Escortes dives

7) Independent rental packages

There are PADI centers all over Malta and Gozo, only your imagination sets the limits.

Order FREE Scuba Center Brochure Here!

The Rough Guides' Malta Directions 1

by Victor Borg

The Rough Guides' Malta Directions 1 (Rough Guide Directions)

The main focus of "Malta & Gozo" is to provide you with detailed descriptions of the main attractions, restaurants and hotels in each community.

This guide book is a must have when going to Malta. It includes a mini CD showing the book's contents in a digital format. This feature is great for us map freaks, who want to check out where we are going before we are even there!.

This small guide is only 197 pages but are packet with great content, such as detailed maps of all three Islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino, in addition to numerous city maps and plenty of both colour and black and white photos.

You will also find a basic overview of practical information, relating to transportation, money, communication and festivals

Don't go to Malta without this litte guide.

Malta in Art

Luzzus, Traditional Fishing Boats Moored in Harbour, Marsaxlokk, Malta.
Craig Pershouse
24x18 Photographic Print

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My Photos from Malta

this January and beginning of February.

Click on the thumnail to go to Webshots and check my photo album.

by redharmony

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