Malta
Horizon Travel charter flights to Malta island will take place 21.05-18.06 (last departure from Malta).
Why Malta?
- Malta island is very little, but quite varied and therefore very interesting place to visit. Due to its history Malta has influences from many different countries and cultures. In architecture we can find examples from pre-historic temples and Baroque palaces. In Maltese kitchen we can find Italian, British and North-African influences. Maltese language has been derived from Arabic and mixed with loan words from Italian, English and French. Ethnical origin of Maltese has ancestors from Sicily, Phoenicia, Carthage, Rome and Arabia.
- There are in total 365 churches on the island, which is a big number considering its small territory.
- Malta's capital Valletta has been founded by Order of St.John. Valletta as a masterpiece of Baroque art is belonging to the UNESCO list of cultural heritage. In the narrow streets of the city we can find many interesting historical sightseeing, Churches, palaces and sculptures vary with gardens, parks, coffee shops and market places.
- In Malta we can find the clearest coastal waters of whole Europe, which is making it a very attractive destination for divers all over the world.
- Maltese wine producing traditions go back to Roman times.
Plusses:
+ Many possibilities for active holidays
+ Diving places with extremely clear water
+ Number of historical sightseeing
Minuses:
- Few sandy beaches of the island are situated in a distance from main resorts
- Weather in spring is not always stable