Malta, Island of the Sun

Malta is a republic, whose parliamentary system and public administration is closely modeled on the Westminster system. Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean Sea (in its eastern basin), some 93 km south of the Italian island of Sicily across the Malta Channel; east of Tunisia and north of Libya in Africa. Blessed with year-round sunshine and set in crystal clear waters, Malta and its sister islands of Gozo and Comino, can be a fascinating setting for a truly memorable vacation. The islands? Numerous cultural, artistic and natural treasures are there to be discovered and are all within easy access from wherever one chooses to stay.

The Maltese Islands, one of the most charming destinations in the Mediterranean, offer the traveler a unique holiday experience.

Malta's outstanding archaeological and architectural heritage will act as an impressive backdrop to all of one's activities - a living testimony of 6,000 years of civilization. The legacy of the various dominations who ruled over the islands throughout the ages can be seen, felt and savored.

Whether you are a tourist that seeks action or relaxation, tranquility or excitement, one can find it in Malta. For lovers of music, theatre and the arts, Malta boasts an abundant calendar of cultural manifestations and events. For the sportive visitor, the islands offer golf, tennis, sky-diving, horse-riding, and unlimited possibilities for water-sports - from sailing to windsurfing and the best scuba diving in the Mediterranean.

Malta is a feast for the senses: delicious local cuisine and wines, bustling open air markets, traditional fireworks extravaganzas, delicate lace and multicolored glassware, the thrills of the casino... All of this and more awaits the fortunate traveler who decides that it's time to say: It's Malta!