Malta is small island country, situated in the central part of the Mediterranean, around 90 km. south of Sicily, Italy. Malta occupies an area of 316 sq.km. It has population of more than 400 000 people. Official languages are Maltese and English. The capital is La Valletta. Although geographically belongs to Africa, Malta is a member of the European Union.
Malta consists of few island – Malta, Gozo, Comino (inhabited) and three uninhabited. Malta is the bigger. La Valletta is situated on the 
north-east coast of Camino. Because of the hot and dry climate the islands are not covered by lush vegetation. Predominate citruses, olive trees and date palms.
Climate of Malta. The climate of Malta is hot, subtropical – Mediterranean. The winter period lasts from December to March. The daily temperatures are around 15 – 16 °C. In this season falls the biggest part of the precipitations. The spring lasts only one month – April. The temperatures are around 19 °C. The autumn is also very short. It lasts only one month, too – November. The temperatures are similar to the spring - around 19 – 20 °C. The longest season is the summer. It lasts from May to October. The temperatures are between 23 and 30 °C, but sometimes reach 40 °C.
The driest month is July. The precipitations are usually 0 mm. The main part of the precipitation fall in the winter months. The wettest is December – 112 mm. The best time for tourism in Malta is May and October. This time is advisable, because the 
weather is perfect for long walks and swimming in the Mediterranean. The water is warm, the beaches are 
uncrowded. The climate of the island is influenced by the tropical air masses from Sahara and the summer heats can be really unbearable.
Malta is one of the smallest and dense populated countries in the European Union. Except its multiple population, Malta, similar to the other Mediterranean countries is especially attractive to the tourists that wish to buy a property here. The reasons are customary – sun, sea and feeling of eternity. If you make a long walk in the inland of Malta and Gozo you will feel the atmosphere of South California – the scorching sun is shining unmerciful, in the landscape are predominating vineyards, date palms, olives and citruses. Lush vegetation is missing. Everything suggest for intense sun shining and insignificant precipitations. Every where are scattered without visible symmetry large, white villas with swimming pools. These are the homes of the well off Maltese. The poorer (if we can talk whatever about poorness in Malta) live in the dense populated areas around 
the coast of the island. Malta is not for you, if you try to find wild and spoiled nature, lush forests and a lot of greenness. You can feel everywhere the cultural and historical atmosphere. It is obvious that the place has thousand years old history. In every part of the island you can feel the spirit of the remote past. The islands are almost denuded of forests and in many places are strewn with remains of ancient buildings and fortifications. The local landscape is perfect for the yearned for sun northern nations, especially for tourists from Scandinavia. Here the sun shining is really 
endless. Maybe the forest missing is blemish, but don’t forget that you have to take few steps to the sea, no matter where on the islands you are. The beaches are mainly small, covered by light sand or small pebbles. The pebbles are typical on the Mediterranean coasts. The sea water is incredible limpid and clean with azure nuances. If you are lover of the diving, here will be a real paradise for you. The great underwater visibility, get the chance to be observed the thousands of colorful fishes that inhabit the shallow waters around Malta. If you have a luck or if you use the services of experienced guide, you can see some of the wrecked ships around the island. The walk through the Maltese streets is one very cultural experience. 
Especially, when we talk about La Valetta that is the biggest treasure-house for architecture landmarks on the island. The first that you will see is the yellow and beige nuances of the Maltese houses. The reason is that the rocks on the island are colored in the same nuances. This help to the Maltese streets to be more shinning and friendly. The biggest part of the windows, are shaded by venetian blinds. In this climate conditions, this is really compulsory. In many places on the streets you can see red telephone boxes that are similar to these in United Kingdom. And this is not fortuity – to the 21st of September 1964, Malta is part of Great Britain. The British influence can be felt in every part of the island. The architecture radiates authority and seriousness. And if you combine the British and the Mediterranean culture the result is Malta. If you visit the United Kingdom, you will see the two levels busses, named 
Doubledecker as well as the old yellow busses in Malta. These busses are very old but for the Maltese they are not just means of conveyance, but much more. They are one old and charm tradition. If you sometimes travel to Malta don’t miss the chance to visit the Anglican cathedral of Saint John that has been completed in1844. That is one real architecture masterpiece and undoubtedly is one of the most beautiful cathedrals on the Mediterranean coast. In this beautiful island you can see what is mean Mediterranean lifestyle. The Maltese usually have lunch with fruits, vegetables and sea food. The hottest part of the day is usually used for long repose. The hot, subtropical climate requires that. The streets are liveliest early in the morning and in the late afternoon 
when the sun is setting and do not shining so strong. For the tourists the best way to complete the day is diner in some of the traditional Mediterranean restaurants around the coast.
Blue Lagoon..The lovers of diving and sea experiences have to visit the hot spot number one in Malta - "The Blue Lagoon", which, with its turquoise waters with certainly will fascinates its visitors. It is hardly to find so clear waters elsewhere in Europe. There is almost no sand. For the most part, the bay is surrounded mainly by rocks, but fans of sunbathing lying directly on the stones. "Blue Lagoon" is located on the west coast of the sparsely populated island Camino, equidistant from Malta and Gozo. What impresses most here are the shades of turquoise water and its striking purity. It is so clear that you can count the grains of sand on the bottom. Arriving here, most of the visitors directly fall into the euphoria of admiration, and the water attracts even those who were not originally thought to swim here. Soon after your arrival you will 
make sure that you are not the only attracted by the beauty of the Blue Lagoon. Swimming into the crystal clear waters you will see hundreds of small and colorful fishes to dart around aimlessly. Here are organized daily boat trips and to the visitors is given enough time for swimming and diving. The surrounding area looks so Mediterranean - almost completely lacks vegetation and the rocks are colored into yellowish and beige hues. But the ultimate pleasure is when a man enjoy this place with its own or rented boat or a yacht, without complying with the timetable of the tourist boat. Well, not everyone can afford its own yacht, and because of this reason 
there are regularly organized mini cruises to here, in which can include all ordinary people.
Malta and the Knights. One of the most important moments in the history of Malta are of course the Maltese knights, that are well known worldwide and are a simbol of the island country. In 1530 Maltese Islands come into possession of the Knight-monastic Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Order is known in modern times under the name "Order of the Knights HospitallerOne of the most significant events in the history of Malta is linked precisely with the Hospitallers. This is their famous confrontation with the Ottoman army. Maltiytsie managed to repel the Ottomans, who outnumbered them by more than 4 times and thus turned Malta into a fortress of Christianity in the 
Mediterranean. Clash was very uncertain about Maltese, but they resisted the invasion and this stopped the spreading of Islam in this part of Europe.
Ancient stone temple complexes. Besides its beautiful beaches, warm climate and harmonious medieval architecture, Maltese islands attract tourists with their impressive history, from which today can be seen traces everywhere. On the second largest island of Gozo you will find ancient complex of stone temples. It is assumed 
that these architectural relics date back to around 3000 years before Christ.
Palace of the Grand Masters. Palace of the Grand Master of the Order of the Knights Ioanites is one of the most important attractions of Malta. Today, it houses the Maltese Parliament and the Cabinet of the President of Malta. The imposing building is built of massive yellow-beige stone and is one of the most beautiful in the capital 
Valletta. There is square form and there are also several inner gardens. One of the most memorable sights inside are the numerous armors, creating an authentic medieval feeling.
