Welcome to the new Malta travel guide available on the Internet. Malta is a small country strategically positioned in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea – south Europe. Malta is one of the smallest and most densely populated countries in the world full of mysterious and impressive architecture, the perfect travel destination and a country to explore at ease. We hope you enjoy this travel guide to Malta and find it useful to prepare your next holidays in Malta and Gozo Islands.
Photo of inside Victoria fortress in Gozo Island, Malta
Author’s Personal Tip: Welcome to Malta
Hello travelers! My name is Luís and I’m one of the publishers / editors of this Malta Travel Guide. Explore this amazing country following my personal travel tips in Malta archipelago. On this online Guide to Malta I will give you personal insights on how to travel in Malta, where to go and what to see. I deeply hope you enjoy it. Thank you. LUÍS SECO
A little bit about Malta – basic facts and history
One of the origins of the name Malta is the word Malet, which means shelter, referring to the use of the Maltese islands as a safe port for Phoenician trade. After this period, during the Punic Wars, Malta was ruled by Carthaginians and Romans and became famous in the Roman World because of the production of textiles. In 60 A.D., St Paul was shipwrecked in Malta (in a place now called St Paul’s Bay) and converted the local people to Christianity, still today very present in the Maltese everyday life.
Touristic seasons in Malta and Gozo Islands go from May to October for the High Season; and from October to May for the Low Season. August coincides when Maltese people take their holidays, the water is more pleasant to swim, annual village festivals take place, and, consequently prices are higher. Continue reading for more information about Malta.
Enjoy a beautiful travel destination in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea – in the heart of European history. Malta-guide.net is your new Guide to Hotels and Best Destinations in Malta.
Photo of a beautiful sunset in Malta archipelago
João Leitão is a citizen of the world and a powerplant of energy and good vibes. João is currently working as a publicist in Morocco where he also owns a small hotel. João Leitão's travel experience took him to over 60 countries and several continents, from Uzbekistan to Cuba and from Mali to Iceland, for example. João Leitão traveled to Malta back in 2010.
