About Malta

Malta is a small archipelago of islands strategically located at the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. Over the years this group of small islands have been seen as an important bridge between Europe and Africa and between Western Europe and the Middle East making them a perfect stronghold for consecutive colonizers. Ever since Malta was first colonised thousands of years ago, we have never been far from the centre of events and have often played a crucial role in the making of history. From temple builders, seafaring Phoenicians, to the Knights of St John, Napoleon and British royalty - all have set foot here leaving their imprint for you to discover.

With about 375,000 inhabitants, this archipelago includes the two main islands namely Malta, the largest island, together with its sister island Gozo, a rural haven largely untouched by time. In between Malta and Gozo is the small island of Comino, where only one family lives permanently, but the island is much visited by tourists because of the Blue Lagoon, a sheltered bay with crystal clear water. Furthermore there are some uninhabited islands, like St. Paul's Island in the north and Filfla in the south.

These small islands boast a rich history and a wealth of heritage. What makes them unique is that so much of their past is still visible today alongside yacht adorned marinas, luxurious hotels, shopping centres and a vibrating nightlife. In Malta, you can experience 7000 years of history all within the span of 316km 2. Phoenician tombs and Roman and Early Christian remains can be seen throughout the island. The walled medieval city of Mdina with its Arab roots and Malta’s baroque capital city of Valletta have both been declared as World Heritage cities. The palaces and cathedrals of these two cities house some of Europe’s finest treasures.

But there is more! Dating back to the 4 th millenium BC are Malta’s enigmatic temples; huge stone structures, built with such technical skill and so magnificent as to astound even the seasoned traveller. These stone structures are considered to be the oldest free standing buildings in the world and have also been declared World Heritage Sites by Unesco.

So travel back in time and join us in FourthWays… and return with the magic memories absorbed in these temples.