Tourism in Malta The Island of Malta is situated between Sicily and the coast of North Africa. With year-round sunshine and a North African landscape, Malta is an ideal destination no matter what the time of year. Malta has a diverse culture and has played a greater role in history than almost any other island on earth. The Phoenicians, the Romans, the French and the British have all come and gone. Now it's your turn!
The Knights of Malta: Established after the First Crusade in 1100 A.D., the Knights of Malta were guardians and defenders of pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land.
Valletta: Beautiful architecture, great scenery and intriguing history of Valletta - the capital city of Malta. Don't miss the view from the balcony over the Grand Harbour.
Climate and Geography The local Maltese climate is typically Mediterranean, with mild winters and very hot summers. The sunny months of spring are often fairly windy, while in the autumn months there is a chance of heavy thunderstorms and rain.
Culture in Malta The culture of Malta reflects the various influences the islands have experienced over the last few millennia, those of the Italian and British being the most marked.
Local festivals are quite common and usually incorporate wedding celebrations, christenings and saints' days. Summer months are full of different towns' festa celebrations and fireworks over the sea.
