Ten Things to Do When You Visit Malta

Relatively unheard of, Malta is actually a great placethe congeniality of the people in it. Also, the
to spend a vacation or a few days off. It not onlystructures and houses in Valletta are mostly made of
has the best coastlines and ports but Malta also haslimestone, something that will strike you as
the best beaches from which you can convenientlyarchitecturally wondrous.
choose. The best thing about Malta, however, is the6.) Mnajdra Temple of Malta
archaic structures that predate even the StonehengeStanding strong for over 6,000 years, the Mnjadra
and the Pyramids of Egypt.Temple remains to be one of the oldest structures
1.) Excellent diving in Maltathat can be found in Malta. Giant and primeval stones
If you are a diving enthusiast, then you must havewere cobbled to form a structure similar to that of a
already heard of the excellent diving opportunities intemple. As to what utility it gave to the ancient
Malta. Located in the Mediterranean Sea, the waterspeople is still being debated upon by scholars.
in Malta are crystal clear. Thus, it allows you to enjoy7.) Qala tad-Dwejra
diving at its best.Located in Gozo, Qala tad-Dwejra is a one of a kind
2.) Sandy and rocky beachesbeach. Whereas the usual first qualification most
Now, you do have a choice. A common connotationpeople seek in a beach is its waters, Qala tad-Dwejra
people have of beaches is that of a sandy one. Inoffers so much more than that. The clear and
Malta, there are not only gorgeous sandy beachesrefreshing waters of the beach are paired only by
but there are also rocky beaches which are perfectthe spectacular coastline reminiscent of the ones you
for that romantic and warm moment you will wantonly get to see in movies.
for your own benefit.8.) Legendary Gozo
3.) Megalithic monumentsGozo is one of the islands that make up Malta.
These are monuments in Malta that are even olderWhereas most of the buildings in Valletta are made
than the Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Egypt.of limestone, the structures in Gozo are built on hills.
There are about twenty-three Megalithic monumentsThis is something you will definitely not see just
in Malta. Scholars have argued as to why theseanywhere as hills usually make for a fragile foundation
monuments can be found in such a tiny piece of land,of buildings, but somehow though the houses in Gozo
but the point is that these archaic structures arestill stand sturdy and strong.
plentiful in Malta.9.) Mosta Dome Church
4.) Medieval cathedrals and palacesThe church is famous for two reasons. One, it is
Baroque-inspired structures can be found in Malta.largely unsupported, something obvious through its
There are also those made by the Normans. If youdesign. Two, it survived against a potential total
take a visit to Malta, make sure to visit to at leastdestruction during World War II when a bomb failed
one of these well-preserved structures which are,to explode - a miracle, as the people of Malta see it.
until present time, being utilized by the citizens of10.) Ghotto of Ghar Dalam
Malta.Malta's oldest historic site is the Ghotto of Ghar
5.) Valletta's limestone buildingsDalam. It is purportedly where the oldest person in
Valletta is the capital city and port of Malta. It is alsoMalta can be found, dating to as early as 4000 BC.
where you can enrich yourself with the culture ofYou will practically feel the historicity of the place
Malta, both through the atmosphere of the place andwhen you visit it.