Malta Holidays Summary
Malta is an alluring and fascinating country, and this has made it one of the most enticing islands in Europe.
Malta Holidays are becoming increasingly popular, and it is growing in popularity as a destination amongst foreigners for property purchase. Its
beautiful climate and proximity to Europe, along with its British heritage, appeals particularly to British retirees. As a holiday destination Malta is popular amongst both British and Italian tourists, and it is typically influenced by both Italian and British culture.
The islands were part of the United Kingdom's empire right up until 1964.
Malta is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean, and is a small and densely populated island nation consisting of an archipelago of seven islands. It is 58 miles directly south of Sicily and 180 miles from North Africa, east of Tunisia and north of Libya. Its landscape is characterized by low hills with terraced fields, jagged coastlines, and
sandy beaches.
Malta is the more heavily populated island;
Gozo is quieter, more rural and less populated, whereas Comino is uninhabited.
Malta Holidays offer much for the discerning
holidaymaker. It is still reasonably priced, with the cost of living relatively low by European standards.
Malta is by no means only a place for beach lovers, and anyone staying only on the sandy beaches will really miss out on
Malta's highlights and its archaeological sights.
Malta is full of
prehistoric temples (the oldest surviving standing man-made structures in the world,dating back more than 5,000 years), subterranean neolithic temples, catacombs, the Auberges and the formidable and surprisingly well preserved fortifications of the Knights of St. John.
Malta’s business laws and practices are very standard and the work and business ethic is high.
Malta is a republic, whose parliamentary system and public administration is closely modelled on the Westminster system.
Malta Holidays nightlife, with the warm summer nights and mild winters, is mostly outdoors and combines the best in clubbing with casual all night cafeterias and
excellent restaurants catering for every imaginable palate.
