Malta
General information
The best time for sailing |
from May to October |
Language |
English |
The average temperature |
+ 20 °С |
Currency |
Euro |
The average temperature on the coast |
+ 26 °С |
Visa |
Schengen |
The average water temperature |
+ 24°С |
Prevailing wind |
cool Mistral, at the end of summer on the island Sirocco blows dry and hot southerly wind |
About the beauty of the Maltese beaches, perhaps, heard every traveller. Annually hospitable Malta accepts about one million tourists from around the world. Soft climate, famous snow-white beaches and pure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, rich infrastructure and a huge number of sights - all this You will find in Malta.
The Maltese archipelago consists of a group of islands located in 93 km to the South from the island of Sicily. The islands of Malta, Gozo and Komino are inhabited while other islands of the archipelago are not inhabited by people.
Renting a luxury yacht you will be able to travel around islands of the Maltese archipelago, forming Your own routes and choosing between the tranquility of beaches of deserted islands and modern civilized Malta.
If you would like to have a quite rest it is not obligatory to leave inhabited Malta. Beaches of the island are so extensive that You will be able to find secluded coves and remote beaches strikes with the amazing beauty. Here you will be able to relax, gain strength under the hot Maltese sun, to bathe on azure coast, and also to enjoy fresh exotic fruits.
Fans of active recreation will be able to please themselves with foot walks, exploring the island and its coast, and also to see the historical sights, preserved in Malta.
Sights and attractions of Malta
The island preserves the history of the Carthaginians, the Phoenicians, the Roman and Byzantine Empires, Arabs, knights of St. John, Napoleon and the British Empire. First of all we recommend you to visit beautiful Valletta. The whole city can be brought in rank of the museums. The magnificent architecture keeps the history of six millenniums. Works of famous architects will help you to experience all the greatness of the Maltese culture.
To plunge into the history of the island You can visit the Archaeological Museum located in the former headquarters of the order of Saint John. Saint John's Co-Cathedral will amaze You with its beauty, and inside the chapel You can admire the famous Caravaggio's masterpiece, "The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist".
On the island of Gozo you will get an opportunity to see numerous temples famous all over the world: Ta’Pinu, Xewkija (having the third largest dome in Europe) and the church in a citadel of the city of Victoria.
The most popular natural monuments include the natural arch in the rock, so called Azure Window, inland sea and the stunning cliffs of Ta’Cenc cliff.
Nightlife
Nightlife lovers will enjoy exploring Sliema, St Julian's and Paceville. The abundance of clubs with VIP status, fashionable bars and exquisite restaurants will leave the brightest memories of modern life of the island.
National cuisine of the Maltese coastThe Maltese ethnic cuisine includes the best European and Arab traditions. The abundance of fish and seafood in national dishes, a variety of cheeses of different types and refined wines will satisfy tastes even of the most capricious gourmet. Numerous restaurants and taverns will leave warm memories of incredibly tasty Maltese cuisine.
Active rest in Malta
Thanks to the geographical location, Malta became the center for practicing many sports. Among them are: diving, rock-climbing and, of course, yachting. The island is famous for the safest natural harbor in the entire Mediterranean Sea.