Valletta Photo: The Phoenicia Malta 
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Malta packs an extraordinary amount of history into a small space. Valletta is a UNESCO-listed Baroque city built by the Knights of St John, and Mdina, the silent city, sits high on a hill in the centre of the island.
There are prehistoric temples older than Stonehenge, excellent diving and snorkelling, and the greener, slower island of Gozo a short ferry ride away.
With English widely spoken and a short flight from the UK, it’s an easy and rewarding break.
where to go
Baroque palaces, St John's Co-Cathedral and harbour views.
The silent walled city on a hilltop.
Historic harbour towns across from Valletta.
A greener island of villages, cliffs and dive sites.
The Blue Lagoon and quiet coves.
The Blue Grotto and the fishing village of Marsaxlokk.
when to go
Malta is warm for most of the year.
April to June
Warm and sunny, ideal for sightseeing.
July to August
Hot, with warm seas and festivals.
September to November
Warm water and a calmer pace.
where to stay
Valletta Photo: The Phoenicia Malta 
Valletta Photo: Iniala 
Mdina Photo: The Xara Palace Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in Malta, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.
experiences
Explore the Knights' city and see Caravaggio in St John's.
Spend a day among the villages and cliffs of Malta's sister island.
Swim in the Blue Lagoon and quiet coves.
Walk the silent city's lanes by lamplight.
Visit Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, older than the pyramids.
Explore caves, reefs and wrecks in clear water.
April to June and September to November. July and August are hot.
Four to seven nights, including a day or two on Gozo.
Yes, with beaches, boat trips and plenty of history.
Yes, English is an official language alongside Maltese.
pair it with
A wild Atlantic coast, castle hotels and some of the friendliest pubs you'll ever find.
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Scottish estates, English country houses and London's theatres, galleries and restaurants.
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Paris, Provence, the Riviera, the Alps and the vineyards of Bordeaux and Champagne.
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