The Maltese Islands Category

Spending Christmas in Malta

Spending Christmas in Malta is popular, especially for those from the north of Europe. Many tourists come to Malta’s shores for the festive season and most hotels are open all year round. The weather can be very pleasant and sunny at this time of year, with temperatures up to 20C, but it can also rain [...]

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Malta Beaches

The actual summer season may soon be officially over but who says that we must stop going to the beach? The water temperature remains bearable well into November and for the braver ones even December. Plus once the children all go back to school (most start on the 28th September, mark it on your calendars) [...]

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Hagar Qim (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Located close to the village of Qrendi in the South of Malta, dating to the Ggantija period (3600 BC to 3200 BC) and built from the soft Globigerina limestone. It is particular as it consists of only one single temple, which is unseen in any other temples in Malta.

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Malta Temples

You think the pyramids in Egypt or Stonehenge found in the United Kingdom are old? Think again! The prehistoric temples found in Malta are even older and are in fact the oldest standing stone structures to be found anywhere in the world. Hidden for many centuries and nearly forgotten through Malta’s long history they were [...]

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Swimming with Dolphins in Malta

Dolphins are definitely one of the most loved animals on our planet, equally loved by children and adults alike. Their face seems to have a permanent smile on it, giving them an appearance of constant happiness. They are also known to be extremely intelligent, shining performers and loving caring mammals that are capable of a [...]

Thursday, April 30th, 2009