Malta Hotels, B&B and Other Holiday Accommodation in Gozo

Maltese Holiday Hotels, Apartments & Accommodation in Malta
including holiday villas, apartments and self-catering accommodation in Valletta & Gozo.

Holiday Hotels & Farmhouses in Malta & Gozo
Including St Julian's, Valletta, Sliema, St Paul's Bay & Gozo.

Malta is a densely populated developed European island country in the European Union. The island nation comprises an archipelago of seven islands situated in the Southern European areas of the Mediterranean Sea, 93 km off the coast of Sicily 288 km east of Tunisia and 300 km north of Libya. The islands enjoy a Mediterranean climate. Throughout its history, Malta's location in the Mediterranean Sea has given it a strategic importance. Consequently, a sequence of powers including the Phoenicians, Romans, Fatimids, Sicilians, Knights of St John, French and British have all conquered Malta. Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and became a Republic in 1974 but remains a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is a member of the European Union, which it joined in 2004, and also of the United Nations. Malta is known for its world heritage sites, most prominently the Megalithic Temples which are the oldest free-standing structures on Earth. According to the Acts of the Apostles, St. Paul was shipwrecked on the island. Malta is also considered a hypothetical location for the mythical lost island of Atlantis. Malta's capital city is Valletta. The country's official languages are Maltese and English, which replaced Italian in 1934. Malta has a long legacy of Roman Catholicism, which continues to be the official and dominant religion in Malta. A popular tourist destination with the British for its warm climate and the widespread use of the English language.

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St Julian's

St Julian's coastline is thronged with tourists during the peak summer months. From Qui-si-Sana in Sliema to Balluta Bay in St Julian's, it is one long stretch of rocky shore, steps and handrails placed every so often allow easy access to the water and there are plenty of flat rocks to spread a towel on. The sea here is deep, but generally clean, clear and safe to swim and is also excellent for snorkelling. Some hotels along the front, especially at the St Julian's end, provide beach concessions equipped with pools, water sports and lido areas for nightlife. The favourite beaches are: the Tigne', Qui si-Sana, Ghar id-Dud, the Exiles and Fond Ghadir. A recent major improvement on the previous tiny patch of sand that used to be St George’s Bay has made this beach larger and is less than a minute’s walk from the restaurants and cafes at St. Julian's.

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Valletta

Valletta is the capital of Malta and is located in the central-eastern part of the island. Its peninsula has two natural harbours, Marsamxett and the island's major port, Grand Harbour. The magnificent fortress city grew on the arid rock of Mount Sceberras peninsula, which rises steeply from two harbours. The city is busy by day, yet retains a timeless atmosphere. The narrow side streets boast some of Europe's finest artworks, churches and palaces, whilst Valletta’s main streets are lined with larger international branded shops for fashion, music, jewellery and much more.

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Sliema

Sliema is located on the north-east coast of Malta and was once a quiet fishing village on the peninsula across Marsamxett Harbour from Valletta. Its coastline, up to neighbouring St Julian's is one long stretch of rocky shore, but has not prevented the resort from being popular with tourists. It is also a major shopping centre with many restaurants, cafés and hotels.

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St Paul's Bay

Saint Paul's Bay is situated in the north-east of the island and approximately 10 miles from Valletta. It was once just a small fishing village but is now one of the island's largest seaside resorts, along with its neighbouring towns of Bugibba and Qawra. The flat rocks provide places for sun bathing and there are access points every so often for swimmers; the water is deep, but generally clean, clear and safe for bathing. The promenade leading from St Paul's Bay stretches all the way to Qawra Point, with its tower and panoramic views over Salina Bay.

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Gozo

Gozo is a small island of the Maltese archipelago located nearby in the Mediterranean Sea. Steeped in myth, it is thought to be the legendary Calypso's isle of Homer's Odyssey, and is a peaceful, mystical backwater. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside. Its rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration with reputedly some of the Mediterranean's best dive sites. Its finest beaches are said to be at San Blas and Ramla Bay, with red sand and clear turquoise waters. Currently the island is reachable by ferry boat and by seaplane.

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