The Maltese Islands – Soak up sun sea and sightseeing and total relaxation.

The Maltese Islands provide a wonderful mix of sun and sea with scintillating historical sights and perfect relaxation. The main island is a place for activity and history with sun, sea, clubs and 7000 years of human history. Here you can see the some of the oldest stone buildings in the world as well as the elaborate Baroque legacy of the ‘Knights of Malta'. Malta’s smaller neighbours, Gozo and Comino, meanwhile take you right away from it all. They are the places to relax and enjoy some of the best swimming, snorkelling and diving in Europe. And the islands are only separated by a pleasant boat ride of less than 30 mins, so you can easily visit them all!

When to go

Summer is the time for sun and sea and when the coastal resorts really come alive; it is also busiest and most expensive. Malta is a year-round destination. Only tiny Comino closes for the winter and there are great deals to be had on Malta and Gozo outside the peak summer months. Spring and autumn are lovely for walking, especially on Gozo, and if you are looking to sightsee rather than swim, winter can be very pleasant too and by far the cheapest time for a Maltese Island holiday.

Weather in the Maltese Islands

Summers are hot and dry across the Maltese Islands, with temperatures regularly rising above 30ºC in July and August. Autumns are warm and sea temperatures stay good for swimming well into October and even November, although it can get windy.  Spring is fresher but still has temperatures regularly into the twenties and tends to be drier than the autumn. Even in January you can expect around five hours a day of sunshine and average daily highs of 15ºC.

Getting the best deal

The best deals to the Maltese islands tend to be found outside the peak summer months and particularly in the winter (except Christmas and New Year) when you can get a real bargain. If you want to travel in summer, though, don’t despair, good prices can be found at this time too so check out our best deals below and, if you can travel soon, our special late offers here.

Travel preparations for a holiday to the Maltese Islands  

One of the joys of a Maltese Island holiday is how easy it is! Here are a few useful things to know: 

• The Maltese Islands have their own language but almost everyone speaks English
• The currency is the Euro
• Prices are mostly similar to or lower than UK prices
• There are no special health issues. Just take an EHIC card  for free treatment
• Flights to Malta take only three hours and depart from all over the UK
• The time difference is just one hour in winter and two in summer.