As a holiday destination Malta is often overshadowed by larger neighbours such as Sicily and Sardinia, this is a shame, as the isalnd is fascinating, culturally and visually and has an optimum position being bang in the middle of the Meditterranean. Explore the island from the base of the wonderful Malta hotels.
What to see
Though a small island, there’s enough in Malta to keep visitors occupied for weeks, whatever time of year they choose to visit, and Malta hotels offer great deals as well as pampering and luxury to suit most budgets. But in a land where visitors have left their mark for millennia, it can be hard to decide what to see in a limited time frame. Malta hotels often arrange tours but Hotels4u’s experts have more than a few recommendations as well.
Ancient sites
One of the most mysterious sites in Europe is the hypogeum, the only Neolithic underground temple in the world, a place that is sure to fascinate visitors young and old. Dating back some 3,000 years ago, to the Safleini phase of the island’s history, the hypogeum’s deep chambers are painted with geometric patterns and are carved from the living rock. Due to the age and unique nature of the Hypogeum, visitor numbers are restricted and you might have to book some weeks ahead – most Malta hotels have information about tours. Grownups appreciate the antiquity, while children will love exploring these strange man-made caverns, making the hypogeum well worth the wait.
Animal friends
Of course, you’d like your kids to enjoy an experience they’ll never forget and make this a memorable holiday, so take them to the Malta Marine Park where they will get the chance to swim with dolphins. Simply being in the water alongside these friendly creatures can be a life changing event. Afterwards there is the whole park to enjoy. Don’t miss the antics of the sea lions.
A taste of Hollywood
The Popeye’s village is another attraction well worth a visit, where the 1980 Hollywood film was made. Today’s children might not recall the antics of Robin Williams as the spinach-fuelled sailor but this won’t stop them enjoying the original set, which now incorporates a theme and water-park with slides, rides and tours led by characters from the film like Popeye and Olive Oil.
