Malta and Gozo lie like two little pieces of Britain in the warm
Mediterranean.
One of the joys of these islands is that, no matter where you are,
you’re never far from one of the many beaches or secluded little coves. Lush Green Malta is steeped in history.
But Malta's image is changing fast. It's no longer the place of the
George Cross.
These days you're just as likely to hear
about its film locations - the Hollywood epics Troy, Gladiator,
Midnight Express and Alexander were all filmed on the island's sunny
shores - and top DJs are flocking to the island's hotspots.
Its breathtaking beauty
remains one of the key things that draws people back year after year.
You can relax on the warm sands of Golden Bay, explore narrow
cobblestone streets, and enjoy the views of the Mediterranean from St Julians.
But history is never far away.
The tiny isle of
Gozo is smaller than Malta and is a rich mix of rolling green hills,
lush valleys and small sandy coves, with a scattering of small
villages and soaked in shimmering sunshine. The capital, Victoria,
is an intriguing town whilst the former fishing village of
Marsalforn is Gozo's largest tourist resort. Xlendi Bay is less
developed than Marsalforn but is known for its beauty, situated at
the end of a deep lush ravine.
Steeped in myth, Gozo is thought to
be the legendary Calypso’s isle of Homer’s Odyssey – a
peaceful, mystical backwater. Baroque churches and old
stone farmhouses dot the countryside. Gozo’s rugged
landscape and spectacular coastline also offer some of
the Mediterranean’s best dive sites
