Malta

Everyone will find their piece of happiness in Malta: snorkeling and diving in the crystal clear waters, standup paddling along the amazing coastline, kayaking up to Valletta's fortress or hiking to amazing cultural sites.

The weather is glorious, the sea gorgeous and the views fantastic. 300 sunny days a year - this is one of the unbeatable advantages of this Mediterranean island. Even in the dark autumn and winter months, Malta awaits its visitors with azure waters and coastal climate.

The three islands of Malta are a popular vacation destination for cyclists, climbers, water sports enthusiasts and, of course, hikers. For hikes on the main island, the regions around Mellieha, Dingli, Ghar Lapsi, Fawwara and Wardija are suitable. But also the entire north of Malta, the numerous bays and the small fishing villages on the south coast are waiting to be discovered.

On Gozo, sandy beaches, old watchtowers, legendary grottos and remote gorges entice you to explore. Lonely gravel roads, a coastal bike path around the island of Gozo and picturesque valleys including many historical sights invite you to explore on two wheels with beautiful views of the sea.

Neighboring Comino is a magnet for visitors, especially because of its Blue Lagoon.

If you like climbing, you can enjoy one of more than 1300 climbing routes on the Maltese islands, graded according to difficulty. The typical limestone of the country, which has developed into fascinating formations over millions of years, offers opportunities for single and multi-rope climbing routes for beginners and advanced climbers.

The former British colony can be proud of its rich culture. Mediterranean, oriental and British influences mix here, which are revealed in the architecture, the way of life of the locals and not least in the culinary range.

Places worth seeing are for example the medieval Mdina, the fishing village Marsaxlokk in the south of the island and of course the vibrant capital Valetta with the opposite headland "Three Cities".

Malta's capital Valletta is the smallest capital in Europe. It was designed in 1565 by the Knights of the Order of Malta. In order to be able to protect itself against attacks, a modern fortified city was built on Mount Sciberras with a strategic location to the two natural harbors Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour.

In this lively city, it is especially worthwhile to wander through the picturesque side streets with their many small boutiques and traditional handicraft stores. The more than 7000 year old history can be felt at every corner - the award of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 is evidence of this.

The main street, Republic Street, has a lot to offer. Here, among other things, the Palazzo Ferreria - a city palace in the Italian style from the 19th century - and the Archaeological Museum await visitors to the island who are interested in culture.

St. John's Co-Cathedral, which appears rather plain from the outside, is also worth a visit. The ornate and richly decorated church is considered one of the most beautiful in the entire Mediterranean region.