The Maltese village festas, locally known as ‘festas’, are a vital part of the cultural identity of both Malta and Gozo. These celebrations, dedicated to each parish’s patron saint, blend long-standing religious rituals with lively communal events. Each parish community ...
Easter in Malta
Planning to be in Malta during Easter? You’re in for a treat. It’s not just a holiday here — it’s a really big deal. Locals live and breathe it. The island comes alive with tradition, food, and faith. A week ...
Tours of Malta
If you want to visit Malta, it's important to do your research and see what interests you the most on these islands. If you'd like to explore Malta from the sea, take a Malta boat tour. But remember, the islands ...
Comino – The Island of Cumin
When planning a holiday to Malta, one destination that tops the list for many tourists is Comino! Of course, you’ll want to visit the famous Blue Lagoon and capture photos that will amaze everyone back home. So, it’s highly recommended ...
Comino: The small island that scores on tranquility (and crowds!)
Comino is a small, beautiful island in the Maltese Archipelago, a gem in the Mediterranean Sea. Covering just 3.5 square kilometres, it’s safe to say it’s tiny. And how many inhabitants does Comino have? Three. Want to know more about ...
Beautiful Summer Scene: Dolphins in Maltese waters
As summer begins in the Maltese islands, you see more and more dolphins in the Mediterranean, especially bottlenose dolphins. Bottlenose dolphins are wild dolphins to which rules of behaviour apply. Not for these dolphins of course, but for us, especially ...
Watchtowers and the defence system
Malta was the strategic centre of many wars. Centrally located in the Mediterranean Sea, the islands were ideally suited as a springboard between continents in wartime. Now superfluous, but significant at the time, was the defence system that Malta had. ...
ST JOHN’S CO CATHEDRAL IN VALLETTA
The St. John’s co cathedral monastery church was built in 1577 shortly after the great siege by the Knights of Saint John. In this article, we take a closer look at this church, which is dedicated to John the Baptist. ...
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
The Maltese islands have many excavations from ancient times. Excavations that date back to 4,000 BC and can be found in various places on the islands. A good example is the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, an underground burial complex. The word ...
The nuns in Mdina, a lonely life
Mdina is Malta's old medieval capital. The village consists of small, narrow alleys that give the impression of being dead ends. Walking through Mdina is like walking alone in the city. The city could defend itself well in wartime. Because ...