Top events in Malta

May
31

Virtually every weekend throughout the summer months, different villages celebrate the feast of their patron saint with extensive firework...

June
30

Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg and the Black Eyed Peas have headlined the Isle of MTV Malta Special, Malta's biggest open-air party. The line-up of top...

July
01

This 10-day festival is a big social event that's enjoyed by Maltese and tourists alike with things for all the family to do, besides just...

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St. George Basilica Gozo, Malta

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Malta Travel Guide

Key Facts

Geography

Area: 

316 sq km (122 sq miles).

Population: 

408,333 (2011).

Population density: 

1,292 per sq km.

Capital: 

Valletta. Population: 6,794 (2008).

Government: 

Republic. Gained independence from the UK in 1964.

Head of state: 

President George Abela since 2009.

Head of government: 

Prime Minister Joseph Musca since 2013.

Electricity: 

240 volts AC, 50Hz. UK-style three-pin plug are in use.

From the MTV music festival in Valletta to abseiling and climbing in Gozo, Malta rocks. Small in size but big in character, Malta offers cool cafes, buzzing night clubs, exhilarating activities, exciting festivals and amazing archaeological wonders, whatever the time of year.

Situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, the Maltese archipelago, which includes Gozo, Comino, Cominotto and Filfla, exudes character at every turn, from its vibrant blue waters and secluded bays, to medieval walled citadels and splendid baroque churches. Every year, visitors flock to Malta's striking coastline to sample its mouth-watering seafood and immerse themselves in fascinating history, traditional villages and colourful fiestas.
From retracing the footsteps of St Paul to discovering where the Knights of St John defended Christendom, this open-air museum will reveal new surprises to you at every turn.