Malta is an ideal place to relax. At least one million tourists from all over the world visit it annually. After all, it is perfectly geographically located, has a rich history, a non-hot, temperate climate, a clean sea, provides a safe vacation and hospitality of the population. By the way, the "islands of Malta" will be more correct to say, since it consists of three inhabited islands - Malta, Gozo, Comino and many uninhabited, for example, St. Paul's, Filfla, Cominotto and others.
Looking at the islands of Malta, you can notice the advantage of their location. At a distance of only 93 km is Sicily, 230 km north of the coast of Africa, 1510 km west of Alexandria and 1826 km east of Gibraltar.
Malta Island on the world map is located almost in the center of the Mediterranean Sea.
The area of the state is about 316 km 2 , with the main islands of Malta occupying, respectively, 246, 67 and 2.7. Other sizes: the length from the northwestern point to the southeastern point is 27 km, from south to north - 7.2 km, the largest distance from west to east - 14.5 km.
The climate here is subtropical. The hottest period begins in mid-July and ends in mid-October. At this time, the average air temperature is 27 - 31 0 C. The average summer is 24-25. Due to its location and climate, all the islands of Malta are blown through by a light breeze from the sea, so the sensations, even on the hottest days, are relatively comfortable. In addition, there is absolutely no frost or snow, fog and cold winds. In winter, the average temperature is around 14 0 .
The island is considered a haven for seekers of entertainment and weary souls. Everyone will find a favorite pastime. And given that the country always lives in an atmosphere of festivals and holidays, accompanied by stunning fireworks and magnificent theatrical performances, no one will be bored.
Going to the islands of Malta, you must at least at the very least get acquainted with their history. The name of the main island itself is from the Phoenician word "malet", which means "refuge". Given how many cozy and comfortable harbors there are, there is nothing surprising in this. There are more than enough places to hide. As you can see, the territory of the state is very small, but so many unique historical and cultural monuments are concentrated on it that you wonder how they all fit on these patches of land and mountains. The most famous of them are megalithic shrines, which are a thousand years older than the pyramids in Giza .
Various legends and traditions are associated with the archipelago in large numbers. There are so many that the whole article will be few. They are associated with the nymph Calypso, Odysseus, Sansuna and other famous personalities of antiquity.
The islands of Malta are rightfully considered a tourist mecca. Holidays in these wonderful places are mostly active, as tourists feel sorry for spending their time only on beach felting. Lovers of antiquity roam the ancient temples, those who love the beauty of nature, go to the Blue Lagoon and Blue Grotto on the island of Comino. In general, in Malta, without any problems and very quickly you can get to any end of the island. Despite the small size of the archipelago, there is a well-developed transport connection, mainly using buses. Car rental is also available.
Tired of traveling, you can relax on the magnificent beaches, as well as diving. This is a real paradise for diving enthusiasts. The water is so clear and transparent that it allows you to take pictures without a flash at a depth of up to 15 meters.
Embark on a vacation to the island of Malta. The rest will be excellent, you will not regret it, but only get impressions and memories for many years to come.