Things to do in Malta

Malta packs seven thousand years of history into a set of small islands in the middle of the Mediterranean. The capital, Valletta, was built by the Knights of St John after the Great Siege of 1565 and faces the Three Cities across the Grand Harbour, one of the most dramatic natural harbours in Europe. Inland, the walled hilltop town of Mdina looks out over terraced fields.

The sister islands of Gozo and Comino are a short boat ride north. Gozo is greener and slower, with a hilltop citadel, while tiny Comino is famous for the clear water of the Blue Lagoon. English is an official language, which makes the islands especially easy to explore.