Sliema & Kappara
St. Julians & St. George’s Bay
Bugibba & St.Pauls Bay
Mellieha & The North
Valletta
Mdina
San Anton
Gozo
Comino
Qawra & Salina Bay
Xlendi
Sannat
Xaghra
Mgarr
Munxar
Gharb
San Lawrenz
Marsalforn
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Ideally situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, the sun-drenched island of Malta is nestled between the north African coast and Italy. It has been host to numerous cultures, such as the Phoenicians, ancient Greek, Arabians and Romans to name but a few. All of these have helped to create an island with a rich and diverse history spanning 7000 years.
Famous visitors to its shores include St. Paul in AD60, Caravaggio in the 16th Century and Napoleon Bonapart. Also known for the Knights of St. John, the island is speckled with ancient temples, fortified citadels and countless churches, including the worlds 4th largest unsupported dome in Mosta.
The fortress city of Valletta is the current capital, though in times gone by this honour was held by the silent city of Mdina, which has an array of sights and sounds waiting to be discovered. San Anton's inland location benefits from its closeness to the Botanical Gardens established in the 17th Century by the head of the Knights of St. John at the time. Sliema, the island's oldest resort, offers a popular seafront promenade where in summer it is littered with cafes and ice-cream sellers. Further up the coast the newer resort of St. Julians/St George's Bay boasts a cosmopolitan atmosphere where both young and old head for night time dining and relaxing. The resort of Qawra offers an upmarket feel, while those seeking a livelier atmosphere head for its neighbour Bugibba. St. Paul's Bay enjoys tranquillity and local charm, and the northern town of Mellieha is home to Malta's longest beach and has fantastic views across the island.
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