A Place in the Sun...:
Malta boasts some 300 days of sunshine a year and some lovely beaches to enjoy it on. Apart from a coastline full of both sandy and rocky beaches, there is, just a five minute drive or bus ride from Ix-Xemxi, the Splash and Fun Water Park where one can swim with the dolphins and enjoy water slides and wave pools. Vineyards, olive groves, fig trees and prickly pear shrubs dot the island and thrive on the warm weather. The result is a thriving and highly regarded wine production industry, oil pressing and some delicious fruit in season! Scuba diving, jet ski rental, beach paragliding, sailing and snorkelling are holiday favourites. Most beaches have sunbeds and sunshades to rent by the day while a light snack can always be found. Most of the best International hotels located in Malta are situated within walking distance of Ix-Xemxi overlooking the Med and all boast lovely and busy outdoor restaurants serving anything from a hearty pizza, pasta or burger to delicious fish and seafood.
...teeming with History and Antiquity...:
With the Maltese islands being so compact and every corner easily accessible, it is no wonder that a big draw for the visitor are the many historical sites scattered like confetti around the country. From the world's oldest known free standing Megalithic Temples to the much visited World War 2 Museum these attractions span centuries. Unesco World Heritage sites like the Hypogeum require booking well in advance as entry is limited- bookings can be made and paid for on line. Must sees are Mdina known as the Silent City, Valletta home of the Knights of St John and full of their palaces and wonderful churches. Renaissance Cathedrals housing Caravaggio masterpieces stand besides Maltese nobles' palaces in a city 'built by gentlemen for gentlemen'.
The Grand Harbour has seen battles between Sulemein the Great's armies and the knights as well as been the most bombed area of Malta during the 2nd World War. Re enactments in Fort St Angelo and the Lower Barakka bring these past events to life.
....with a centuries' old tradition of hospitality:
Set right in the centre of the Med, the Maltese Archipelago has been host to the many peoples who arrived at its shores. The Phoenicians, supreme maritime traders, left their mark on the island in the vibrant language of its people which was enhanced by various others like the Arabs, French and Italians. English is spoken throughout the islands with Italian being a close second. The Maltese are always ready to help and their hospitality is now legendary. Any tourist needing directions only needs to ask...and do not be surprised if you are loaded into their private vehicle and taken to your destination even if totally out of the locals way! While Malta is the major island a visit to Gozo is a must. A slower pace of life imbues this sister island reached via a 20 minute ferry ride from Cirkewwa Harbour. The popular one day cruises around Malta make a two hour lunch and recreation stop at the wonderful Blue Lagoon on Comino Island, where the sea is an unbelievable turquoise blue.
Golf:
The Royal Malta Golf Club welcomes visitors to its nine hole course and more information can be found on their web site. Should arrangements need to be made for booking tee off, we will do our best to secure it for our guests. Other golf courses are being considered and locations are being researched with care so as not to interfere with the ecological balance of the islands.
