From dives around the HMS Maori shipwreck to trips to the tiny island of Comino, there are plenty of places to visit in Malta. Natural beauty sits side by side with man-made wonders, making Malta one of the most interesting and diverse destinations in the Mediterranean. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of migrating whales passing by the island in the spring, or playful dolphins jumping in and out of the sea.
Places to go
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Mnajdra and Hagar Qim's ancient temple complex is unique in Europe, and believed to be even older than Stonehenge.
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If military history is your passion, then Manoel Island with its huge fort and glorious views is a winner. For a quirkier slice of island history, head to Popeye Village, a film-set-turned-theme-park that's bound to be a hit with the whole family.
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The Malta National Aquarium is a must-visit for families of all ages. This unique starfish-shaped building is home to more than 250 species!
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True petrol-heads won't want to miss the chance to stroll around the Malta Classic Car Collection in Qawra, while history buffs are bound to make a beeline for the Skorba temples, home to one of the world's oldest freestanding structures.
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Make sure you put St Agatha's Tower on your list of must-sees: the fort (aka the Red Tower) is just outside Mellieħa. It's a 20-minute drive from Qawra and one of the island's best-known sites.
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If you want to escape the crowds for a while, hop on a ferry over to St Paul's Island, with its dramatic cliffs and statue of St Paul, who was believed to have been shipwrecked here in 60AD.
