Located in the Mediterranean Sea southwest of Sicily, Malta is an archipelago of three islands: the main island where the capital Valletta is found, the more offbeat island of Gozo and the uninhabited island of Comino. In addition to allure of great weather, reasonable prices and the convenience of English as an official language , there is actually a large variety of things to do in Malta.
Plus you can actually get around quite easily without a car , especially for a first trip as main sites are accessible by public bus and ferry. The country is also very LGBTQ friendly and is hosting Europride in , so that might be a good time to visit or revisit! Discover this enchanting island below! More on the program here. Now on to the fun stuff! Below is an outline of what I thought would make the perfect romantic holiday in Malta, but you could always do a little mixing and matching.
What makes Malta so unique is that it really has dozens of layers of fascinating history. Around 5, BCE, the archipelago was inhabited by a mysterious civilisation that left behind a number of intriguing archaeological sites see below.
These people either died off or left the island and their vestiges remained hidden for millennia. The Arabs conquered the islands in and their year presence is still evident in the names of some towns, fortifications and in the hybrid Maltese language. Their wealth and patronage transformed the islands through the building of elaborate forts, mansions and churches. They left their own mark on Malta in the form of pubs, regal statues and the widespread use of English over the islands.
But before you start your exploring, get fuelled up with breakfast or a coffee at the Caffe Cordina. Located on a peninsula, the grid organisation of the streets makes it easy to find your way around.
