| The Maltese Islands conjure a feeling of escapism, | | | | passionately in the present. You'll span the millennia |
| yet they are closer to home than you may believe. | | | | with an astonishing array of things to discover. And |
| The Maltese Archipelago lies virtually in the centre of | | | | wherever you go, the Islands' scenery and |
| the Mediterranean Sea, south of the Italian island of | | | | architecture provide a spectacular backdrop. The |
| Sicily. Malta is just a few hours' flying time from most | | | | colours are striking. Honey-coloured stone against the |
| mainland European cities and has excellent | | | | deepest of Mediterranean blues. |
| intercontinental connections. If Gozo and/or Comino | | | | The Maltese Islands have been described as one big |
| are your destination, there are regular ferries several | | | | open-air museum. What makes them unique is that |
| times a day to Gozo and from Gozo to Comino. The | | | | so much of their past is visible today. Delve into the |
| National Airline Air Malta flies to scores of destinations | | | | Islands' mysterious prehistory, retrace the footsteps |
| throughout Europe and, through its international airline | | | | of St Paul or see where the Knights of St John |
| links, well beyond. | | | | defended Christendom. |
| In Malta, you'll explore 7000 years of history yet live | | | | |