Holiday Destinations in Malta

Europe is regarded as one of the best holiday destinations by tourists all over the world.

Malta is one such tourist destination in Europe, where you will find history and culture is very well juxtaposed. In fact it is an archipelago which is located centrally in the Mediterranean Sea. Even though it is one of the smallest countries in Europe, there are many holiday destinations in Malta and it is often regarded as a traveler’s paradise.

Tourism in Malta

Malta is a historical town which has a Christian association and legacy. For this reason, the country has many Catholic populations. In fact it is regarded as a “world heritage site” by UNESCO. Apart from various holiday destinations in Malta, one of the unique attractions of this place is the Megalithic Temples, which are the oldest structures in Europe. Apart from this, there are various other tourist destinations which is visited by people all over the world. So tourism in Malta is pretty famous.

Popular Holiday Destinations in Malta

Valletta

Valletta is the capital city and is one of the famous holiday destinations in Malta. It is located at the central eastern portion of the region and is one of the historical cities. The city has a number of heritage buildings, forts, and museums etc where you can visit during your trip to the country.

The city has many buildings which dates back it origin to 16th century and it was built during the reign of Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. The city has a typical characteristics and it is Baroque in nature. The place has typical elements of Neo Classical Mannerist and modern architecture. In fact you can still see the marks of World War II, in the city, which are reflected through various ancient structures.

Some of the famous tourist destinations in Valletta are given below:

• Our Lady of Victories Church
• The Parish Church of St Augustine
• Auberge de Castille
• Auberge de Baviere
• Casa Rocca Piccola

Mdina

If you love history, then you can visit Mdina which is one of the medieval times town. It is a walled town which is situated atop a hill, in the center of the island. The city is often called as “silent city” by native people and by visitors. In fact the entire town is still within the wall and has a typical old world charm, which has very less population. It is also a historical town which has various places of interest. Some of the places interests are mentioned below:

• St. Pauls Cathedral
• St. Nicholas Chapel
• Vilhena Palace
• Bastion Square
• Mdina Dungeons
• Palazzo Gatto Murina

Silema

Silema is a modern town and is one of the preferred holiday destinations in Malta along with various other commercial attractions. It is located in the northeast coast and has a number of cafes, shopping malls, restaurants, pubs etc. In fact you can also find some of the best and modern hotels Silema which offers best facilities and are preferred by all those who wish to spend their vacations in luxury. The city is a mix of the modern and ancient, where on one hand you will find ancient palaces, forts etc and on the other hand you can find band clubs, pubs etc.

Northern Beaches

Even though this is a small country, there are many beaches. In fact you can find some of the best beaches, which are famous holiday destinations in Malta. Northern beaches are one such beach, which has lovely water and clear beaches, making it one of the preferred locations. There are different types of beach activities which you can do like rafting, snorkeling, diving, etc. If you love to hike, then you can do that in the lovely beach. Apart from that there are various other activities like scuba diving, jet skiing, beach volley etc.