Trips to Valletta | April.

Malta is a privileged destination for many reasons, one of them being a small archipelago where there is always a beach nearby. The climate, mild during most part of the year, and the dreamy coastline will make you want to come back.

It has a great variety of options to choose from: comfortable, sandy beches or wild, isolated beaches. Don't forget the amazing cliffs or the areas to practice your favourite sports.

UNIQUE BEACHES

<li><strong>Tas-Sliema and St. Julians</strong>. The two main tourist centres of the island have rocky beaches where you can relax, not far from the hotel are.</li>

<li><strong>Mellieha Bay</strong>: Golden-sanded beach and shallow waters you can enjoy with your family.</li>

<li><strong>Ghajn Tuffieha Bay </strong>and <strong>Golden Bay</strong>. Two of the most beautiful Maltese beaches. They are connected by a beautiful and arduous path. Golden Bay is more accessible but with less charm.</li>

<li><strong>Ramla Bay</strong>. Highly recommend visiting the most beautiful beach in Gozo, especially at mid-season (May/June-September/October). The golden sand and the crystal-clear water, the natural environment and the beach clubs make it a very good option.</li>

<li><strong>Blue Lagoon</strong>: Comino's most known places, its turquoise water will dazzle you. Even though it is a rocky beach, it is very busy in the summer. This place is one of the best for snorkelling and scuba diving.</li>

<li><strong>Santa Marija Bay</strong>. Beautiful, sandy bay.</li>

If you are an adventurous person, Malta is a great place to enjoy many outdoor activities in its exceptional climate.

Diving: natural ports, bays, reefs and caves make it one of the best Mediterranean destinations for all sorts of diving.

Sailing: Malta is an island with a nautical tradition that has many options for you. The Marsamxett Harbour is one of the most popular areas. There are also many boat excursions around the islands.

Water sports:sailing, jet skiing, water skiing, paragliding, windsurfing... The majority of hotels have equipment to hire. If you prefer windsurfing the best areas are Il-Mellieha and Bahar Ic-Cagnaq.

Hiking: Malta and Gozo both offer a wide network of hiking routes you can follow on a bicycle, riding a horse or by foot. Gozo provides a more relaxed atmosphere.

Climbing: Malta's marvellous coast with cliffs provides an exciting challange for climbing enthusiasts. There over 1200 climbing routes awaiting, whichever your level. If you wish to learn you can do so with Malta Rock Climbing

Malta and Gozo are a diving sanctuary in the Mediterranean sea: 35.000 divers choose this location every year. The priviliged climates of ths islands allows diving all year round. The crystal-clear water, even in the deeper end, allows a vision of over 30 metres deep that, together with the wildlife and plantlife conservation, make it an extraordinary destination.

Plato described Atlantis as an island inhabited by a more advanced civilisation and numerous archaeological sites like Janet-Johann indicate that Malta could have been part of this mythical underwater continent.

The islands offer divers a great infrastructure as well as network of quality services at a very reasonable price. If you are going on a short trip do not worry, you can hire equipment at a reasonable price. If you are travelling alone or in a group, there are many tourist information desks to prepare your dives.

Places that are a must:

<li><strong>Rozi </strong>port, at 36 metres deep you will find Marfa, one of the most beautiful shipwrecks in the world</li>

<li><strong>Marsamxett </strong>port hides underneath the surface World War II shipwrecks Maori and Carolita Barge</li>

<li><strong>Wied iz-Zurrieq</strong>. You can access several underwater caves and the oil tanker Um El Faroud, sunk at 35 metres, from the beach</li>

<li><strong>Dwejra</strong>, in Gozo. Don't miss the Inland Sea tunnel and the Blue Hole, in the top ten best European beaches for diving.</li>

<li><strong>Irqiega</strong>, in the southeastern cornet of Comino, there is a spectacular underwater cliff where you will find an abundant wildlife.</li>