Four main islands comprise the Maltese Archipelago - Malta, Gozo and Comino are inhabited; Fifla is not. Cominotto and the two islets collectively known as St Paul’s Islands are also uninhabited. The Maltese Islands cover an area of 316 square kilometres (Malta 246, Gozo 67, Comino 2.7). The population of the Islands was 381,464 at the end of September 2000.

The Archipelago presents one of the most charming destinations in the Mediterranean, and offers a unique holiday experience. Blessed with year-round sunshine and set in crystal clear waters, the Islands are a fascinating setting for a vacation. Numerous cultural, artistic and natural treasures are there for you to discover and the beauty is that they are all within easy reach, wherever you choose to stay on the Islands.

Whether you’re seeking action or relaxation, tranquillity or excitement, you can find it in Malta. For lovers of music, theatre and the arts, Malta boasts an abundant calendar of cultural events. For the sportive visitor, the islands offer golf, tennis, horse-riding, adventure sports and unlimited possibilities for water sports - from sailing to windsurfing and some of the best scuba diving in the Mediterranean.

Malta is a feast for the senses: delicious local cuisine and wines, bustling open-air markets, traditional fireworks extravaganzas, crafts such as delicate lace and multicoloured glassware, the thrills of the casinos and clubs, it has it all.


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