Malta is a collection of three islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, tourism is important in Malta. Today it is one of the major tourist destinations in Europe and well-known for its vibrant natural beauty and numerous tourist spots. It is one of the few islands in the world that is blessed with near year-round sun, stunning scenery and a rich history that witnessed many glorious civilizations mark their identity on these small islands.
Today, this island is well known as an outstanding summer vacation destination as well as a living microcosm of Mediterranean history. As a leading holiday destination, you will be amazed to see some of the most interesting tourists‘ spots that can be worth enough to make your the vacation most memorable and exciting. Here are some of the most interesting destinations that you must visit once you travel to Malta:
Blue Grotto – It is a series of seven caves and inlets, situated on the southern side of Malta and well known for its deep blue water and impressive natural rock formations. This famous tourist spot can be easily accessed by small traditional boats, which usually leave from a signposted pier just off the main road along the south coast.
Underwater Safari, St. Paul’s Bay– This is one of the major tourist attractions that attract visitors from all across the world. In fact, it is one of the few spots in Malta that offer you an opportunity to view the island beauty from a completely different viewpoint. This sensational underwater safari will take you through creeks, among fauna and marine life. The unique feature of this safari is that you can view shipwrecks from the observation keel along with a commentary as you explore the sights beneath the sea.
Clapham Junction – It is yet another important tourist spot and can be defined as an area of western central Malta where deep ruts in the bedrock generally appear to have been formed in the distant past by wagons or carts. In addition to this, it has some of these ruts cross rock-cut Punic tombs.
Hypogeum, Hal Saflieni, Paola– This is a UNESCO World Heritage site and located on the south of Malta. 12 meters below the street level, this is a unique and ancient underground monument and consists of a network of chambers, passages and caves cut on three levels.
National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta– It is another famous tourist spot and well known museum that displays items of pottery, sculptures, statuettes, stone implements and personal ornaments. However, some of the distinctive examples are Punic and Roman Tomb furniture along with the museum’s most prized exhibits – The Maltese Venus and The Sleeping Lady.
Bir Mula Heritage House– It is a privately owned Museum that features some items found within the Cotton era area. In fact, it is one of the oldest buildings said to be 1000 years old. It was initially bought as a home by its present owners, but during the conversion of the property, they discovered ancient artifacts.
Today Malta is such a unique island where you can retreat your eyes and senses with the fascinating splendor of the different tourist destinations all around the year. Though this land measures no more than 30 kilometers, but with such dynamic tourist attractions, it can be considered as an ideal place for spending a vacation with entire family or friends.
