"Challenger's Malta Pages" Malta by challenger

Malta Travel Guide: 5,586 reviews and 13,206 photos

I must admit that until very shortly before my trip to Malta, the thought of visiting this Mediterranean island hardly ever crossed my mind. Once there, however, it became one of my most memorable holiday experiences.

Though very small, Malta still manages to have something for everyone: If you’re into history, visit some of their archaeological sites or learn about the Knights of Malta. If you’re into water sports, learn how to dive, go speed boating or just sizzle in the sun to get some tan. If you like nothing more than a good few drinks at night, stay in or around St Julian’s and party the night away. Or better yet: Do a little bit of all of that and enjoy your stay every which way you can.

Temperatures are great pretty much all year round, and even in the wintertime, it barely gets any lower than 7C. In the middle of summer it may even be too hot for some people’s tastes, so you may be better off coming shortly before or after the high season. We went in September and didn’t regret it.

The only question remaining for us is: When will we return next?

Please don't forget to also check out my other Malta related pages on Valletta, Marsaxlokk and Mdina.

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In a nutshell:A hidden gem worth exploring

Last visit to Malta: Sep 2002
Intro Updated Oct 27, 2003
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Hotels (1)
Malta's Best
Restaurants (4)
See All Close, but no cigar
Nightlife (1)
Let's party!

Travelogues (1)

Written Nov 12, 2002

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Tying the knot in Malta

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y2ketan2007 Jan 6, 2008 at 9:38 AM

Malta is beautiful and I hope to be there some day.Thanks for the nice pictures and the information.
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Elly01 Jan 11, 2005 at 7:14 AM

wow how nice I recognized the place where the wedding was held - that is Balluta which is situated in St.Julians very nice place to get married but very hard to park ! :(
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ray_d Nov 4, 2004 at 2:13 AM

Well visited, well documented.
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freya_heaven Jun 24, 2004 at 4:26 AM

Interesting page, we nearly made it to Malta last year. Great photos & tips. (~_~)
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BerniShand Jan 24, 2004 at 7:26 AM

I wish I remembered Maltas busses with as much affection as you do, perhaps I should return and see, good pages, thank you
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Henkster May 7, 2003 at 3:57 AM

Malta ist klasse, war schon 3 mal dort! Ganz so "hidden" fand ich es allerdings nicht...die haben doch mehr Touris als Einwohner!!
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whitecliff62 Apr 4, 2003 at 11:55 PM

I must say Malta has always been on the back of my mind when it comes to booking a holiday and after seeing great pages like these i'm one step closer to going.
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Krumel Feb 25, 2003 at 11:58 PM

Fantastic page, Holger, and very funny. Do you think we should invite the Maltese bus company to set up a business in Ireland?
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angelis Feb 4, 2003 at 10:33 AM

Like you I never considered Malta as an interesting place; you've changed my mind :-)
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daarth Jan 22, 2003 at 1:14 PM

Brilliant page!