Malta, officially the Republic of Malta is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean.
Malta covers just over 300 km² in land area, making it one of the world's smallest and most densely populated countries. Its de facto capital is Valletta and the largest town is Birkirkara.
Malta is a group of seven islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Only the three largest islands - Malta, Gozo and Comino - are inhabited. The terrain is low and rocky with coastal cliffs.
Festivals
Malta International Fireworks Festival
The Malta International Fireworks festival is an annual event organized by the Parliamentary Secretariat for Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority.
The grand Harbour provides the perfect setting fir this spectacular event, which takes place on April 29th and 30th. The festival includes fireworks displays designed by foreign pyrotechnic companies.
The Malta Jazz Festival
The Malta International Jazz Festival takes place in July of every year. A line-up of top international and Maltese artists present an eclectic mix of jazz styles from the current musical scene.
In the past, world famous artistes have performed to numerous crowd s under a summer star lit sky during this festival. Such names as John Scofield, Al Di Meola, Chick Corea, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Cubanismo, Petrucciani, Betty Carter, Joe Zawinul etc have performed here. The beauty of the Grand Harbors by night is truly magical and tremendously evocative. One shall quote Mike Stern himself, who said while playing for his audience at this venue: ‘I have never played in a postcard before'.
Shopping
Shopping in Malta is colorful markets with fresh fish; quaint old shops in Valletta’s backstreets; and the latest continental fashions in shopping plazas.
But more than anything, it is an excuse to stop off at a café and people gaze. Shopping is a cultural window on the Islands too.
Nightlife
Malta’s nightlife is unique and exciting, with a large choice of venues in close proximity and offering a new clubbing experience from what you’re used to back home. Nightlife in Malta consists mainly of clubs concentrated nearby St. Julian’s (in the Central/North part of Malta), referred to as Paceville, and open air clubs that are particularly popular on Friday and Sunday nights.
A trip to Malta can be great when you are taking your family with you and if you stay at some of the best City Break to Malta the experience will be memorable and long lasting to make your trip ever green in your memory.
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