Did you know?
Malta is roughly the size of the Isle of Wight and you can drive from one end to the other injust under an hour.
Selling points
1. Easy access:
Malta is just a three-hour flight direct from the UK with daily scheduled services offered by GB Airways and Air Malta. In addition, there are numerous charter services operating out of many of the UK’s regional airports.
2. It’s a year-round destination:
Malta and its sister islands enjoy a typically Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters.
3. Small is beautiful:
At just 18 miles at its longest and 9.5 miles at its widest it is quite possible to explore the whole of Malta in one week.
4. Hit the road:
Drivers keep to the left, road signs are in English and car hire is the cheapest in Europe.
5. Two islands in one:
The smaller island of Gozo is just a 30-minute ferry trip from Malta offering spectacular beaches and a quieter, slower pace than its big sister.
6. Living history:
Malta boasts 7,000 years of history, with more than a century influenced by the British. Over 30 megalithic temples are found on Malta and Gozo dating back to around 4000BC.
7. Dive, dive, dive:
Calm, warm waters, good visibility, a host of natural harbours and a plethora of wrecks and marine life makes the Maltese archipelago a diver’s paradise.
8. Value for money:
Malta is relatively inexpensive compared with the UK.
9. A warm welcome:
The Maltese people are very friendly and everyone who works in the hospitality and service industries speak English.
10. Safety first:
The crime rate per capita in Malta is very low and no areas are out of bounds – although sensible precautions should always be taken.