Malta, with its sun-drenched, sandy beaches, glistening Mediterranean Sea, mysterious megalithic monuments, Knights of Saint John history, stunning baroque architecture, and colorful fishing villages, is a magnificent under-the-radar destination. I wasn’t sure what to expect before arriving, but it’s steeped in fascinating history, the locals are friendly, and it doesn’t feel too touristy. Especially as you move away from the main areas. This post covers the top things to do in Malta, and how to get there. About Malta Malta is an archipelago of 3 main islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino, located between Sicily, Tunisia, and Libya. Ruled by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, Norman’s, and Aragonese in ancient eras,…

This post covers the six UNESCO listed, prehistoric, mysterious, megalithic temples of Malta and the underground necropolis of Hal Saflieni, providing an overview, what to expect, and how to get there. Prehistoric Malta Based on pottery remains, archeologists think the first Maltese inhabitants were farmers from Sicily about 5,000 BC. They arrived via a land bridge, that geologists think existed between Sicily and Malta (and possibly Tunisia), during the last ice age, when sea levels were much lower. Originally living in caves, they later built huts and villages. Around 3,600 BC, the first known megalithic temple was constructed (Ggantija). From 3,600 to 2,500 BC, as many as 50 temples were…

Gozo is Malta’s second largest island. Full of quiet towns with charming old squares and churches, and panoramic hillsides that lead to protected beaches, this an idyllic getaway from the sometimes frenetic pace of Malta. Even the Maltese have second homes here for escape! But there’s much more to Gozo, and there are plenty of unique things to see and do here. It’s home to the most important archeological site on the archipelago, 5,500 year old Ggantija, the old Cittadella in Victoria, and various natural phenomenon scattered around the island, like the Blue Hole, a window rock, caves, grottos, salt pans, trekking, and more. Things to Do on Gozo Gozo…