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Malta holidays

At a glance

Waterfront at Vittoriosa
Waterfront at Vittoriosa

Blending Italian and English culture, the sunny islands of Malta and Gozo are lined with pretty fishing harbours, tiny beaches and impressive castles. Visit and you'll fall in love with the friendly people, sparkling firework displays and amazing diving.

In the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta and Gozo sit south of Italy, off the coast of Sicily.

Free Kids

 

You can take your first child on holiday with us free of charge. If a Free Child Place is available on the holiday you choose, it’s yours – and your discount will be shown on the breakdown of your holiday price. Free Kids are generally found on holidays departing outside of 12 weeks.

 

We offer hundreds of Free Child Places on selected holidays and dates, but they won’t hang around forever! Book early to secure your Free Child Place and make fantastic savings online.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • All meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports and watersports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Central Location

These accommodations are guaranteed to be less than 200 metres from the centre of your resort, close to bars and restaurants.

Things to do

Malta

Memorable moment...

Admire the setting of the sun, over one of the world's largest natural harbours, from the private gardens of the Italian knights at Valletta's beautiful Barracca Gardens.

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Things to do

Visit Mdina, the medieval capital, to see St Paul's Cathedral and the Catacombs. See the baroque architecture of the modern capital, Valletta. Explore the south's quiet fishing villages or visit Popeye Village, the set of Disney's film. Cruise the island's bays, take the children on a pirate ship, visit the islands of Gozo and Comino or take a trip to Sicily to see Mount Etna. Enjoy diving into caves or wrecks, or swim with dolphins at the Mediterraneo marine park. Visit Malta's museums, experiencing Medieval, Victorian and World War II times, or visit Fort Rinella to see the world's largest canon. Pamper yourself with Malta's variety of spa treatments and fitness centres.
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Beaches

Blessed with crystal clear blue waters and a picturesque coastline. Enjoy Mellieha's large sandy bay and Paradise Bay and Golden Bay's soft sands.

Blue Flag Beaches

For more information on beaches, visit www.blueflag.org

www.blueflag.org

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Explore your destination

Here's a little taste of what's on offer: for more excursion ideas, speak to your Rep.

Sicily
Whisking you across the Med to the island of The Godfather, you'll sail in a high-speed catamaran to cosmopolitan Sicily, to take in majestic Mount Etna and the pretty medieval town of Taormina.

Casino Gala Night
It's time to up the ante at Casino Di Venezia. After a romantic three course dinner, overlooking Grand Harbour, you'll be able to try your luck at the tables with some free gaming chips.

Fernandez Gulet - Gozo and Comino
It's utter relaxation aboard the Fernandez Gulet. Setting sail across the Blue Lagoon and around the islands of Gozo and Comino, you'll sunbathe on deck and splash and snorkel in secluded bays.

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Food and drink

Influenced by the British and Italians, Maltese specialities include Aljotta, fish soup, and Fenek, rabbit, garlic and red wine casserole. Try Kannoli, delicious pastry stuffed with ricotta, chocolate and candied fruit. Drink Kinnie, a local soft drink made with aromatic herbs and oranges, or Maltese wines like Gellewza.

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Evening Flavour

St Julian's entertainment complex offers a great night out, while Bugibba and Sliema provide numerous bars and restaurants.

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Shopping

Sliema, Malta's largest town, is great for Italian shoes, filigree, jewellery and international designer labels. You can also buy local handicrafts, such as lace, basketware and pottery, or visit traditional glass blowers for unique mementos.

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Media

Fact File

Local weather

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Information

Language: Maltese and English. Currency: Maltese Lira. Standard GMT: +1 hr. Malta Tourist Office: Park House, 14 Northfields, London SW18 1DD. Telephone: 020 8877 6994. www.visitmalta.com

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Travel money

Lira

You can get commission-free foreign exchange on currency notes and travellers cheques at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

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