The Maltese islands are usually considered to be sunshine islands since the weather and temperature usually have Mediterranean characteristics. Malta’s a truly family-friendly place, and holidays there are sure to amuse anyone, no matter where their age or interests lie.
With more than 6,000 years of civilization under its belt, Malta is just filled with history, so cultural buffs can explore the island looking for its many archaeological or historical landmarks. Malta Holidays are a walker’s heaven also, with many delightful towns and villages to observe in the midst of its lovely coastline and glimmering blue seas – excellent for divers.
Malta has some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean to lie around and get a nice tan. After spending the day relaxing on the beach, you can visit one of Malta’s gourmet restaurants for the evening, or party all night at one of the island’s clubs.
There are lots of inexpensive flights from the United Kingdom to Malta. They are short flights, too! Less than three hours. So Malta is an excellent place to get away for a mini-break or even for a week or two.
Weather
The weather in Malta stays constant, with warm, dry summers, warm and occasional wet autumns and generally a brief, cold winter. Its yearly temperature average during the year is a nice 18° Celsius, and actually, in the wintertime, it is hardly ever less than 10° Celsius. During the most popular time of the Malta summer holiday, nevertheless, temperatures are expected to rise to 30 degrees Celsius or above – excellent for getting a good tan.
Attractions
If you’re visiting Malta on holiday, you can’t miss the capital city, Valletta. Valletta offers fine restaurants and shopping as well as historical monuments. You are sure to be impressed by the historic churches, museums, cathedrals and ancient forts. Take a ferry or catamaran to the neighbouring islands Gozo and Comino, some of the Italian ports, or Sicily to spend the day.
Teens and children will have a great time at “Splash & Fun”! Since there are water slides as well as a dinosaur park, this is an excellent family outing for a Malta holiday. However, for a once in a lifetime experience, why don’t you go swimming with the dolphins in the Mediterraneo Marine Park? The park boasts an impressive dolphin show and an uproarious sea lion and parrot show. There are lots of other animals to see in the park as well.
