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Malta and Gozo

Malta consists of a small group of islands in the Mediterranean, south of Sicily.

Malta is the largest island, with Valetta the capital.

Gozo lies to the north of Malta Island, with Kemunna Island, and the smaller Kemmunett Island, between them.

Weather in Malta

Gozo Weather, Mellieha Weather, Valletta Weather.

Colourful History of Malta

Because of its location, there are many ancient monuments and remains on Malta that speak volumes about its colourful history.

The Phoenicians colonised the island in about 1000 BC.

A few hundred years later they were occupied by the Greeks, who called the colony Melita.

The islands passed into the Rome's hands, and then became a possession of the Arabs.

The Maltese Arabs were defeated by a Norman army in 1090, and Malta later became a feudal fief of the Kingdom of Sicily.

The Knights of St John of Jerusalem fortified Valletta after an unsuccessful siege by the Ottoman Turks in 1565, making it one of the foremost Mediterranean strongholds.

In 1798 Napoleon occupied the islands during his Egyptian campaign, but the French were forced to withdraw the following year, by Horatio Nelson.

Malta became a Crown Colony of the British Empire in 1814.

The Maltese were awarded the George Cross by George VI, in 1942, in recognition of their bravery against Italian and German onslaughts.

The islanders became independent on September 21, 1964.

Malta Tourism

Air Malta:
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Visit Malta:
The official tourism site for Malta, Gozo and Comino.

Accommodation in Malta

Le Meridien Phoenicia: Valetta.

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Majestically overlooking Marsamxetto Harbour and cooled by the Mediterranean’s soft breezes, Le Meridien Phoenicia is set on seven acres of landscaped gardens; just 200 metres from the beach and 200 metres from downtown Valletta. Guaranteed Best Hotel Rates Online Book a Room at the Meridien Phoenicia Experience unparalleled views of the city’s 16th century bastions from the waters of the outdoor pool. Hotel amenities also include a fitness room, outdoor hot tub, mini-golf course, hair salon, jewellery store, library, Phoenix Restaurant, Pegasus Brasserie, Palm Court Lounge, Club Bar, and poolside snack bar. All rooms feature Mediterranean decor with cable TV and high-speed Internet access.

Hotels in Saint Julians:
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Hotels in Sliema:
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Malta Travel Tips

Rich Culture and History in Malta

Visitors to Malta all too often miss out on the rich culture and history of our islands. This history is concentrated in an incredibly small area and is accessible to all.

A must for all visitors has to be the incredible temples of Hagar Qim, Mnajdra and Ggantija (in Gozo) dating back to a civilisation 5,000 years before Christ.

Invader after invader has tried to besiege this island for its obvious geographical advantages, during the past 2,000 years, as the stepping stone for the Eastern civilisations into Christian Europe.
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Malta Travel Services

Go Malta Travel Services:
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Malta Travel Guides

Books on Malta Travel:
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