Travel To Malta

Travel to Malta and experience firsthand seven thousand years of rich history, exquisite cuisine,and the influence of Italy's extensive cultural connection. The Malta Islands have the oldest megaliths in the entire world. These stone structures date back to 5200 B.C.E., (before the common era). Early settlers were farmers and their pottery is on display in a museum located in Valletta. In 218 B.C.E. the Maltese islands were part of the Roman Empire and became known for their quality textiles. When visiting this ancient land, many discover that St. Paul was the most prominent visitor when shipwrecked on the island in 60 C.E. (calendar era) while on his way to Rome. Muslims captured the islands in 870 and introduced citrus fruits and cotton.

Malta is located between the coasts of Sicily and North Africa. The Maltese Islands consists of five islands: Malta, Gozo, Comino, Cominetto and Filfla. Travel to Malta and experience the serene waters of the Mediterranean. Charter a yacht while there and see the different shades of blue caused by rock formations below the surface. Gozo Island is an idea location for divers because of the fish located in the shallower waters. Marine life is vibrant and numerous with visibility capable down to thirty meters. The weather there is greatly influenced by the Mediterranean Sea. Typically hot and dry summers, wet and short autumns, and cool winters with plenty of rainfall. Visitors can explore more than thirty-four dive sites, which include caves to reefs and wrecks from wartime days.

Experience the fine cuisine of the Mediterranean culture. The rich history involving a variety of cultures has influenced cuisine in Malta with a many specialties. Pasta is a mainstay and there are plenty pasta houses to choose from. Of course there are many places that serve fresh fish with tanks full of live lobsters. Local dishes include essentials such as: herbs and vegetables, sun-ripened tomatoes, green peppers and artichokes, made into soups and eaten with bread is indeed an adequate meal. Travel to Malta and experience the Italian cuisine along with top-notch French restaurants and fast food. Cheese is a specialty there, served with crusty bread and tomatoes.

Visit the capital city of Valletta as well as the medieval towns of Medina and Cittadella. Valletta is rich with European art and architecture. Shop at old-world shops and find treasures. Official languages spoken are Maltese and English as well as Italian. The Feast of St. Paul is celebrated on the 10th of February to commemorate his arrival on the island's shores. "And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita." (Acts 28:1)

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