ABOUT Malta
10 Interesting Facts About Malta:
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Sun
Malta has one of the best climates in Europe with approximately 300 days of sunshine a year. Long hot summers and mild winters generate an average year-round temperature of 19 degrees.
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Sea
Malta has an average sea temperature of 22.2 degrees and many sandy beaches from which you can enjoy the warm waters. Also divers from around the world have just voted Malta the best diving in the Mediterranean and 3rd best in the world after the Red Sea and the Maldives in a recent online survey conducted by International Diver Magazine!
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Location
Malta is a great place to explore and travel from due to its perfect geographical location in the very heart of the Mediterranean Sea, with easy access from all major cities in Europe, North Africa, and neighbouring states. Plus the beautiful Islands of Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia are just next door!
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Low Crime
Very low levels of crime make Malta one of the safest places in Europe. In recent years the crime levels of fellow European countries have been compiled into a table of results, and Malta ranked the 6th safest out of the 50 countries featured.
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Family
Malta is a fantastic place to raise a family due to the low crime rates and general safety plus the sheer amount of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed throughout the year with the wonderful climate. There are a wealth of activities to engage all family types in Malta ranging from spacious outdoor play areas for children to water parks, climbing and nautical activities such as sailing.
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EU Membership
A member of the European Union since 2004, Malta is an independent republic enjoying political stability.
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Language
Maltese and English are the two official languages of the Islands and are spoken fluently by the local population. Italian is also widely spoken by the Maltese.
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History
The Islands have a stunning and diverse array of historical buildings, sites and museums including some of the oldest man-made ruins in the world with the UNESCO protected Megalithic temples!
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Gozo and Comino
Visit these un-spoilt Islands off the coast of Malta with their crystal clear waters, stunning scenery and charming architecture.
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Valletta – European Capital of Culture 2018
In recent years, the ‘Unesco World Heritage Site’ of Valletta has been completely transformed from a neglected post-war urban landscape to a thriving and vibrant community, once again, filled with an exciting array of brand new Boutique Hotels to host and inspire its visitors. In addition, 2018 saw our resurgent capital city become host to the coveted ‘European Capital of Culture’ status, during which time over 1 million additional tourists are expected to pay a visit. Valletta is once again an absolutely spectacular city to visit with its rich history dating back to the 1500’s and breathtaking architecture.
If you are looking for a place to live or even visit, then you simply cannot do better than Malta. The Island offers world class properties in a Mediterranean climate that offers mild winters and summers which are long and golden – a place where you and your family can enjoy the highest living standards.