Holidays to Malta, Gozo & Comino
Malta Holidays
St Julians, Malta
Malta is geographically close to Italy, but in language and culture it has much closer links to Britain and North Africa. The main appeal of Malta holidays is the warm sunny climate, it has sheltered, unpolluted bays and harbours which provide ideal conditions for watersports such as sailing, windsurfing and diving. Note that sandy beaches are mainly found in the north-west of the island so if you are looking for a beach holiday, not all resorts in Malta will be suitable, although some of the rocky bays have flat rock for sunbathing and access points for safe swimming.
Malta holidays are excellent for scuba diving, the sea surrounding the islands is very calm and the wildlife danger risk is extremely low. There are reefs, caves and wrecks to explore making this a very interesting diving destination.
Cultural influence in Malta comes from a broad history involving Phoenicians, Ancient Greeks, Arabians and Romans. Maltese people are welcoming, they have retained their traditional culture and each village has a religious festival and elaborately decorated church. For its size, Malta has a remarkable variety of cultural attractions and 7,000 years of intriguing history, with plenty to do during your holiday.
For those looking for vibrant nightlife, there is a good choice of nightclubs in Malta. There are also casinos, major music concerts and festivals.
For theatre and opera lovers there are various alternatives venues and very popular open-air events are often staged.
Malta is an excellent spa destination for those seeking wellness and relaxation, with a range of facilities on offer.
Gozo Holidays
The Azure Window
Gozo is a slower-paced retreat, with beautiful scenery and a rich and ancient history. Tranquil and popular with scuba-divers, Gozo is perfect for a “get away from it all” holiday. Transfers to Gozo from Malta International Airport take approx. 1.5 hours (include ferry crossing).
Food and drink are a big part of daily life in Gozo and jeep gastronomy tours are available where you can experience olive oil and wine tasting and in October there is the Olive Oil Harvest Festival. You will find award-winning restaurants in Gozo and with the sea never far away, there are often spectacular views across the coastline.
Spa and Wellness facilities on Gozo are excellent, perfect for a relaxing holiday. There are also opportunities for scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling, kayaking and fishing. For scuba divers, a popular dive is to the spectacular Blue Hole, beneath the Azure Window. With eleven diving schools on Gozo, the scuba diving facilities are excellent.
Comino Holidays
Blue Lagoon, Comino
Comino is an idyllic retreat for snorkellers and divers, and swimming is superb, particularly in the “Blue Lagoon”. For those wishing to escape the crowds and have a lazy holiday indulging in some watersports or walking, then Comino is perfect. Transfers to Comino from Malta
International Airport take approx. 1.25 hours (include ferry crossing).
There is just one hotel on Comino and it is otherwise uninhabited, if you are looking for a peaceful holiday where there is no pollution or noise, then Comino is ideal.
Find Malta, Gozo & Comino Holidays
Holiday destination highlights: Watersports, Culture & History, Sunshine
Flight time from the UK to Malta: Approx. 3.5 hours
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