Malta Holidays

The good-looking Maltese archipelago is a year round destination in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, located just to the south of Italy. Only three of its pocket-sized isles are inhabited – Malta, Gozoand Comino.

Sliema, in the north-east, features boutique hotels and a lively promenade. Further south there’s St Julians, which packs in the glamour with its yacht-peppered harbour, wine bars and bistros. Valletta, Malta’s centuries-old capital city, is the jewel in the crown, though. This World Heritage Site is rich in Medieval and Baroque architecture, with top spots including the Grand Master’s Palace and St John’s Co-Cathedral. It’s not all about days gone by, though.

This cosmopolitan district also offers upmarket boutiques and cobbled streets stuffed with elegant pavement cafés. Head to the Lower and Upper Barrakka Gardens for spectacular views of the Grand Harbour, which stretches out below the city. If you stop here at noon you’ll catch the daily cannon firing – a celebration of thousands of years of history.

Malta blends traditional and historical culture with a contemporary mindset, which makes it a particularly welcoming and inclusive place to visit. They celebrate LGBTQ+ in style, too – Malta Pride week takes place each year, and 2023 will see the island host Europride. Time your trip right to catch a glimpse of the rainbow-coloured street parties, concerts, and parades.