The Maltese Islands celebrate 14 holidays each year, falling under two categories: Public Holidays and National Holidays. Public Holidays commemorate mostly religious and social themes, while National Holidays recall patriotic themes, namely significant dates in Maltese history which helped change the course of the islands’ fate. National holidays help keep these historical events fresh in…
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Off the beaten track: Valletta
Valletta has become one of Malta’s most hip cities in the past few years. This year it is set out to be more in vogue than ever, while graciously bearing the title of European City of Culture 2018. Cool new shops and restaurants are popping up in Valletta every week, and while they may be…
Malta’s South – 5 Stunning Locations to Visit on your next trip to Malta
Malta’s diminutive size is no secret – our archipelago is one of the smallest nations in the EU, covering a dwarfish 316km2 (Sicily has an area of 25,711km2 – gigantic compared to the Maltese islands). Thus it comes as a surprise for some to learn about the stark differences between the northern and southern parts…
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