Mdina is Malta’s medieval jewel. It’s distinctive narrow winding streets sheltered by imposing walls of nobles houses are simply beautiful and suggestive to stroll in. Hardly any signs of modern development are noticeable and the lamp-lit evenings are surreal. A number of attractions related to its history are well worth visiting and you also get the best views of Malta from here.

Gozo is a smaller rural island to the north of Malta just a half-hour ferry ride away. It is a vivid glimpse into what Malta was up to a few decades ago. A slower pace of life, welcoming locals, open countryside, raw rugged coastlines, sleepy unconverted villages and traditional crafts. Gozo’s must-see attractions include the Citadella, Ggantija Temples, ta’ Pinu Sanctuary and the Dwejra area

Malta's prehistoric monuments are megalithic complexes dating as far back as 3,600 B.C. In all, five of these temples are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the oldest known freestanding temples in the world at Ggantija and the underground wonder of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum.


Valletta is the capital city, and is surrounded by huge fortifications, giving it a very dramatic and historic appearance despite the modern buildings of the city center. Two of the main attractions for visitors are the 16th C St John's Co-Cathedral and the Grand Master's Palace, both of which were built by Gerolamo Cassar. The National Museum of Archeology, housed in a building also built by Gerolamo Cassar, presents an impressive collection of finds from the Maltese Islands. Much of the appeal though, simply comes from wandering the old streets and admiring the skyline of church domes

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