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The Maltese Islands |
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Situated 90 miles south of the island of Sicily and around 280 miles from the
coast of North Africa the Maltese islands are ideally placed at the heart of the
mediterranean sea. The Maltese islands consist of three main islands, Malta,
Gozo and Comino which together make up the Republic of Malta. The main island of
Malta itself is 27km at its longest distance and 14km at its widest. Its sister
island of Gozo is smaller in size, some 14km at its longest distance and 7km at
its widest. |
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Malta has a rich and varied history which has left its mark on these islands
through the centuries. Influences from Malta's occupiers over the centuries can
be seen across these islands from the architecture to the very language of the
Maltese themselves. The official languages spoken in Malta are Maltese and
English, with the Maltese language itself being of arabic origin. You will also
find that italian is widely spoken in Malta, probably due to Malta's close proximity to
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Malta's easy pace of life offers a welcome break and there are many places on
these islands to explore. Places such as the Blue Lagoon with its white sands
reflecting through the crystal clear water, great for
diving and snorkelling. There
are many excursions like this you can take or if you fancy a dive into Maltese
history then the magnificent
museums, palaces and churches
that adorn this rugged landscape are well worth visiting.
Being an island Malta offers a variety of water sporting activities. Diving is
amongst the most popular in Malta and Gozo with over 80 dive sites throughout
the islands to choose from. Other activities include water skiing, snorkelling
and wind surfing. There are many areas around the islands that cater to all
these, try the beaches at St. Paul's Bay or Mellieha as these are very popular
and provide good facilities. |
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Although not as large as other mediterranean destinations Malta has some
wonderful beaches to be found mainly in
the north of the island. These become very popular during the summer months with
both locals and tourists. Popular beaches include Mellieha, Paradise Bay, Ghajn
Tuffieha and Golden Bay. |
When it comes to a night out Malta's
nightlife is second to none.
The most popular area on the island for this is St. Julians. Here you will find
some of the best bars, restaurants and
clubs on the island. For
clubbing check out the Paceville area of St. Julians. Malta also plays host to
some of the top DJ's from around europe in its clubs during the summer months.
Malta is as relaxing or as energetic as you want it to be. Whether your there to
just soak up the sun or club the night away in
Paceville, Malta has it all
and more. So why not take the time to explore this amazing part of the
mediterranean and try Malta.
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