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Immerse yourself in centuries of history

Thanks to its strategic position slap bang in the middle of the Med, Malta has often been a target for combative nations. Phoenician, Greek, Arab, Crusader, French and British settlers have all left their mark, and the island’s earliest settlements, the Ggantija Temples, are among the world’s oldest stone structures. 

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Crane your neck at Valletta’s architectural jewels

With the whole city designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a mooch around the capital Valletta is one of the highlights of holidays to Malta, ogling the likes of St John’s Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master’s Palace and St George’s Square. 

Embark on your own Odyssey in Malta

Given the stunning natural beauty of Malta’s trio of islands, it’s hardly surprising Homer based part of his classic work The Odyssey here. 

Indulge in your own version of the epic Greek narrative while bathing in Comino’s azure Blue Lagoon or scuba diving among the hauntingly beautiful shipwrecks off the coast of Gozo. 

When to go

Year-round sunshine means there’s never a bad time to take your 2018 holiday in Malta. Summer temperatures can soar up to 35C and hover around a pleasant 15C in winter months.

The peak season for booking package holidays to Malta is between June and August. Cheap holidays in Malta are also found outside of these months and you’ll save even more money by going for all-inclusive deals.

To find the cheapest deals for Malta in 2018, use TravelSupermarket to compare flights and hotel prices. 

Events for your diary

Holy Week: This is a great time to visit Malta, with religious festivals taking place across the islands.

Carnival: Book now and you can join masked revellers as they take to the streets for Valletta’s massive street carnival. Not one to miss out on the fun, Malta’s second island, Gozo, also hosts its own colourful version in the village of Nadur during the week leading up to Lent.