TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN MALTA
The Mediterranean island of Malta has recently announced a scheme that would give any foreign visitor to their country who stays in a hotel for three nights or more up to €100 (£87)!
The money would be given to each person visiting and would depend on the star of the hotel they were staying at, with €100 for five-star hotels, €75 (£65) for a four-star hotel, and €50 (£42) for a three-star hotel hotel. The hotel itself is also being asked to match the contribution, meaning if a couple stayed in a four star hotel for three nights they would receive €300 (£258) in total.
The scheme only applies to people booking directly to the hotel - third party holiday packages are not included.
This puts Malta a firm favourite on the list of vacation possibilities so lets take a look at the best things to do.
Megaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso's Cave – The Maltese Islands are positively mythic. The narrow meandering streets of their towns and villages lead to the main square, which is invariably dominated by the huge baroque church. As the countryside is dotted with medieval towers, wayside chapels and the oldest known human structures in the world, the Islands have rightly been described as an open-air museum.
The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, 93 km south of Sicily and 288 km north of Africa. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino with a total population of over 500,000 inhabitants occupying an area of 316 square kilometres.
Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre. Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterised by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture. Comino, the smallest of the trio, is largely uninhabited.
With superbly sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do.
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO
There are some things that one absolutely shouldn't miss when visiting the Maltese Islands. We have listed 10 experiences amongst many that we think you’ll enjoy.
Visit St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, with its stunning baroque interior and the extraordinary 'Beheading of St John' by Caravaggio.
Take a cruise around Valletta's majestic Grand Harbour - or a longer one that goes around the Maltese Islands.
Walk along the narrow streets of Mdina, Malta's medieval capital, known as the 'Silent City'.
Discover Gozo - the island of myths and legends. Malta's greener and more relaxing sister isle.
Follow in the footsteps of Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Tom Hanks, Michael Fassbender and other stars of movies filmed in Malta.
Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Blue Lagoon in the island of Comino.
Travel back in time by visiting one of Malta's renowned Prehistoric Temples which date back thousands of years.
Try 'pastizzi' - a delicious snack of flaky pastry filled with ricotta or peas. Yummy!
Learn to dive with one of the many experienced dive centres in Malta and Gozo.
Experience the thrill of ziplining, abseiling or climbing Malta's majestic cliffs, or just go on a hike and enjoy the view.