Places of Interest Category

Wild Camping in Malta

Getting away from it all is quite difficult on a small island the size of Malta, boasting one of the highest population densities in the world. With a Mediterranean climate, outdoor activities are enjoyed by many – locals and tourists alike. Getting off the beaten track is possible in Malta, and camping in the wild [...]

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Diving Sites in Malta

Malta and Gozo are home to some of the best diving opportunities in the Mediterranean. Several travel companies specialize in diving holidays on the islands, and there are a number of diving schools and dive centres all around the islands. Malta has some of the clearest waters in the Mediterranean, and although there aren’t as [...]

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Malta Drive-In Theater

Drive-in movie theaters are venues where you watch a movie whilst sitting in your car, on the hood or on the grass where you’ve parked. Usually they are in a field with a large screen at one end (sometimes an inflatable screen is used) and a projector at the other. The audience listens to the [...]

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Oldest Church in Malta

Malta is home to over 365 chapels and churches – one for every day of the year. Some of these are recent, but the majority are at least two-hundred years old. Places of worship range from small wayside chapels, to lavish parish churches and ornate cathedrals, such as those in Valletta and Mdina. Some of [...]

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Major Tourist Attractions

Being a country where tourism forms a major part of the economy, Malta has a number of popular attractions for visitors, with something for everyone: history buffs; children; teenagers and those just in search of rest and relaxation.
Having been at the crossroads of the Mediterranean since time immemorial, Malta has a wealth of history spanning [...]

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010