Amazingly clean sea and many tourist attractions, places of architectural monuments, diving and yachting, a bright youth recreation in the most beautiful and picturesque island of Malta so attractive to travelers. Tours in Malta, into the tiny European country with a complicated history and a vibrant modern life, you can easily compare with a visit to the fabulous state. Holidays in Malta appeals to lovers of quiet luxury vacation, with unique bays and the warm waters of the Mediterranean, with striking coastal landscape and mysterious rocky cliffs.
Population
The population of Malta is about 365 thousand people, the majority concentrated in Valletta and its satellite towns.
Language
The official languages are English and Maltese. In everyday life, the islanders used the Maltese language similar to Arabic, the Latin and English.
Religion
Malta is predominantly Roman Catholic country. The country recognizes the freedom of religion.
Culture
It is impossible don't notice how rich is the life on the islands of the Maltese archipelago. There are exhibitions, festivals, sporting events in all year round. You can choose any event that can add variety to the traditional visits to museums and monuments, beach, familiarity with the local cuisine and sports.
Cuisine
Maltese cuisine is a certain set of culinary art of the islanders and the representatives of many countries, both European and African continents. This relationship has evolved and matured over the centuries. For the preparation of many Maltese dishes using seafood. Traditional cake with lampukoy - fish, and one of the most exotic seafood - spaghetti with a sauce of octopus ink. Certainly need to try Maltese puff pastry with ricotta. A special pride of Maltese cuisine - dishes from the rabbit. Maltese wine is a great addition to them.
Climate
The climate in Malta is warm and conducive to health. There are no cold winds, fog, snow or frost. From November to April the average temperature is +140C, the sun shines 7 hours a day. From May to October the average temperature is 280C, the sun shines more than 10 hours a day. The hottest period is from mid-July to mid-September.
Transport
The main type of transport in Malta is bus. Maltese bus are yellow and white. Buses start to work from 5:30 to 23:00 with an interval of 10-15 minutes. Night flights (23:00 - 04:00) works at the weekend, starting Friday. Taxis in Malta is a common type of transport, but quite expensive. Taxis are painted in black or white. Black taxis are cheaper by 1.5-2 times, but they work only on order. Therefore, the black taxi fare prices are fixed, White taxi's fare identifies with driver. Thus, the cost of travel from the airport to the island can vary from 10 to 35 euros.
Official currency
Malta's official currency is Maltese lira (Lm). 1 Lm=100 cents. Exchange points at the airports works 24 hours and offer the most favorable rate. On Saturdays banks exchange no more than 50Lm. If you still need to exchange more than amount, you can ask just write two checks. You can exchange the currency at the hotels, but at a less favorable rate.