Malta could never be described as a great shopping centre, and many Maltese go on a day to Sicily when they want a shopping spree. The best buys for visitors are the local crafts, which are conveniently displayed and demonstrated in craft villages on Malta and Gozo. Crafts aside, the best shopping is in Triq [...]

Lying just 6 km off the coast of northern Malta, Gozo is often assumed to be a smaller version of its sister island. In some ways it is: the neat fields sheltered by stone walls, the flat-roofed houses and the dazzling blue waters surrounding the island are all reminiscent of Malta. At the same time [...]