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Malta is one of Europe’s smallest nations covering just 300 square kilometres but it possesses a wealth of history and sights that keep people coming back year after year. The island of Malta has over 7000 years of historical sites dating back to the Neolithic era and you can still see the remains of megalithic temples committed to the goddess of love and fertility. In later periods the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and more recently the French and the British all left their mark upon the island and there’s a number of intriguing and historic sites to see.
If history isn’t really your thing there are many other superb Malta attractions to see while you are on the island. Many thousands of people visit Malta every summer season for the stunning scuba diving. The waters surrounding the Maltese islands are really clear and the calm conditions ensure it is the ideal place for beginners to learn to dive. For more seasoned scuba divers there are lots of more difficult dives that take in reefs, caves and historical sites dating back to Roman times. Scuba diving trips are straightforward to organise through Malta tours or Mdina tours and are sure to give an invigorating experience.
Malta is famous for its active night life which echoes the islanders perspective on life which is to have a great time and celebrate it as frequently as possible. There are scores of fantastic clubs and casinos and wine bars to visit which are filled with an eclectic and cosmopolitan blend of people and a great night out is assured. Among the many Malta tourist attractions are the Summer season Malta Arts Celebration, the Opera festival, Choir Festival and the International Jazz Festival that is held in July.
While you’re on the island there are several fantastic Malta excursions and activities to partake in including the Malta Falconry Centre or you could go to see the Knights of Malta who recreate some of the important occasions in Malta’s past. There is also a wide variety of enjoyable water based activities such as windsurfing, jet skis, boat parties and powerboat hire. A more relaxing way of spending your time can be found on the Rabat sightseeing train or perhaps the Grand Harbour walking tour and the lovely Gozo tour. The Malta sightseeing bus is famous all over the world and is one of the easiest ways to check out all that Malta has to offer. The sightseeing bus Malta visits both the North and the South of the island and you are able to hop on and off as you please.
There are many good Malta tour operators who specialise in making getaways to this unique island. A great tour operator Malta will be able to advise you on the greatest places to stay and what to do while you are there. Malta has an amazing amount to offer people of all ages regardless of whether you are interested in water sports and nightclubbing or the cultural background of this unique island Malta has something to offer everyone.