Malta Holidays It has been said that the Maltese islands are the ‘open air museum of the Mediterranean’, offering 7,000 years or more of history to explore with numerous cultural, historical and megalithic sites unique in the world. The islands boast prehistoric ruins older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Egypt, and are steeped in the legacy of the medieval order of the Knights of St John, who used the island as their stronghold for defending Christendom. The main island of Malta, covering just 95 square miles (246 sq km), is also a popular holiday destination because of its secluded bays and sandy beaches, washed by unpolluted clear blue waters. Set against the backdrop of the island’s scenery and its honey-coloured stone buildings, Malta is alluring and fascinating.
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Selected Hotels & Holidays in Malta – Previous customer recommendations Many first time visitors to Malta are unsure of which hotel or apartment offers good value for money. By visiting either of our Holidays in Malta, Hotels in Malta or Malta All Inclusive pages you will see a selection of holiday accommodation that has been visited by a previous customer and was found to offer good value and customer satisfaction. We try to offer a wide range of holiday accommodation in Malta so that you can decide on how much you wish to spend and steer away from just offering five-star hotels. Main resorts on Malta Sliema lies on the Grand Harbour facing Valletta. It is a large, modern cosmopolitan town bustling with hotels, shops, cafés, cinemas, restaurants, bars, clubs and discos. Sliema is busy -and still growing, and the town focuses on The Strand, a broad promenade with views of Valletta. Sliema's shops are among the best on the island -look for Maltese lace, fine silverware, pottery, and woollens. Just beyond the shops, there are rocky platforms where you can sunbathe or take a
dip in the blue waters. The Marsa Sports Club, about 8 miles away, offers golf; tennis and squash. Mild Warning: The shoreline is rocky and may not suit young children. Journey time from airport: 30 minutes approx.
St.Julians Linked by its seafront to Sliema, St. Julian's has grown from a sleepy fishing village and is an ideal base for soaking up the sun along with the islands heritage and stunning scenery. Located around two curving bays, its centre retains much of its original village charm and has some quality restaurants where you can sample traditional Maltese delights. An aquatic sports centre may also tempt you to take up scuba-diving or water-skiing. The hub of activity lies up the hill at Paceville, where the resort's night-life can be found. Other attractions include St. George's Bay. Warning: Not suited to people with mobility problems. Journey time from airport: St. Julian's 30 minutes.
St. Paul's: The wonderful seaside resort of St Paul's Bay, with its shops, restaurants and nightlife and casino offers something for everyone. St Paul's Bay was a small fishing village dating back almost 1000 years and is located in the north of Malta close to Qawra. Its main attraction is probably the best looking bay on the Islands, with the photogenic St Paul's Islet. Journey time from airport: 45 minutes approx. |
