THINGS TO DO IN MALTA AND GOZO

Check our guide for twenty top things to do in Malta & Gozo. A great place to get some tips and information ahead of your stay.

On your Chevron Holiday why not take in the sights of Malta on foot. There are a number of Malta walks that are suitable for everyone from stunning scenic coastlines to city stretches. Whether you're looking for a route that involves easy walking or serious hiking in Malta or Gozo, find hidden treasures and visit some stunning locations across the islands...

A holiday is to be enjoyed by the whole family so when you travel to Malta we are sure there are plenty of places to visit and things to do in Malta with children to keep them happy and for the whole family to make memories in Malta.

There is hardly another place in the world richer in archaeological sites than the Maltese islands. In a miniscule landmass comprising all of 316 square kilometres are found around twenty megalithic sites of varying interest and importance, numerous Bronze Age village locations, tombs, dolmens and other relics. The sheer number of sites makes it difficult for anyone to visit them all on a short stay but the major ones are certainly worth more than a cursory look.

When packing for your holidays in Malta, less is most definitely more as there is nothing quite like a holiday in Malta and Gozo to test the seams on your suitcase at the end of your stay.

As with all other countries the Maltese love their tipple and the choice of drinking in the islands is a very wide international one with some home-made stuff for added variety.

Holiday in Malta as the mood takes you, with near year round sun; you can indulge in outdoor living at its best. The Maltese Islands have been portrayed as one big open-air museum and everywhere you go, the scenery and architecture deliver an impressive backdrop.
We list some sightseeing attractions for your interest.

Malta’s Christian roots go back as far as A.D.60 when according to tradition St. Paul was shipwrecked here on his way to Rome to stand trial. It is hardly surprising then that the Maltese still harbour a strong Christian tradition notwithstanding the rapid secularisation that has occurred in recent years.

Malta’s museums cover most of its 7000 years of history and more. Truly Malta is the history aficionado’s paradise with historical artefacts spread more thickly on the ground than nearly anywhere else in the world. Malta’s museums are an important element in any appreciation and understanding of the islands’ colourful past.

The agreeable Mediterranean climate and the variety of sporting activities from which to choose make the Maltese Islands ideal for active holidays at any time of the year. Both land lovers and water babies will not be disappointed.

There is a wealth of books about Malta, dealing with almost every aspect of life on the islands. Considering the number of tourists Malta receives it is somewhat surprising that the islands hardly features in travel literature.

If one were to pick one building that exemplifies a peak of achievement like no other then that would certainly be Saint John’s co-Cathedral in Valletta - considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe and certainly one of the world's great cathedrals.

Seeking refuge from the hot Mediterranean sun can be difficult in a country known as a mecca for beach life and "tan-atics" but the Maltese Islands hold a secret - and a very lush, beautiful one it is too. What's more, this secret offers respite from your otherwise very active holiday of sun, sea and sight-seeing; for there are things other than historical buildings and archaeological sites which are firmly rooted in the Maltese past.  Tucked amongst the striking limestone, are a variety of public and private gardens which are enviably perfect.  These have a long history here - with several of the oldest ones having been established when the Order of the Knights of St John was in its heyday.

The extensive edifice of the Sacra Infermeria (Holy Infirmary) occupies a large site which overlooks the Grand Harbour, very near Fort St. Elmo. This hospital, one of the first buildings of Valletta, started to function in 1574 under Grand Master Jean de la Cassiere. Originally, it consisted of a large ward. Under the rule of Grand Master Nicholas Cottoner (1663 - 80), the hall was enlarged; and in 1712 Grand Master Perellos commissioned a new building alongside Merchants Street, which included a chapel and a pharmacy.