Malta.. an attractive tourist destination among the Mediterranean islands

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi- There are so many wonderful things that make Malta an irresistible tourist destination.

Malta as a natural tourist destination

This small archipelago nestled in the Mediterranean Sea offers a comprehensive array of natural, architectural and historical wonders. With a comfortable warm climate, it is one of the most sought after holiday destinations, and all of the Maltese islands offer excellent opportunities to explore and admire places untouched by human hands.

* Lush green plants and flowers of different colors make the scene look like an artist's painting.

* Sights of dramatic cliffs plunging directly into the Mediterranean Sea.

* Hidden Valleys are mysterious sites that take you back to ancient history, isolated medieval chapels and palaces hidden among mountains and greenery.

History is everywhere

History surrounds the island of Malta everywhere, as it has been part of most historical events since prehistoric times, and there are a group of monuments underground and above it, allowing tourists to take a glimpse of this world, and in fact Malta is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

* Hypogeum Hal Saflini, located in Paola, was built as a sanctuary but was later converted into a cemetery during the prehistoric period, and today it is the only underground temple belonging to that era.

* Valletta, which is the old capital city that contains buildings dating back to the sixteenth century.

The Seven Megalithic Temples, which are among the oldest monuments, were built between 3600 and 700 BC.

Beaches and marine activities

A visit to the island would not be complete without enjoying the surf and sandy beaches through the various beach activities that you find on many of Malta's charming beaches , such as:

* Swimming, sunbathing and lying on the beaches of Malta and Gozo.

* Enjoy water sports such as windsurfing, water skiing, kayaking, skydiving and others.

* Numerous diving opportunities to discover underwater life are also found in the crevices of the many sunken wrecks off Malta.

Cultural Heritage

You can learn about the cultural heritage of Malta at the National Museum of Fine Arts, which houses some famous works dating back to the Renaissance, and the Grand Master's Palace, the St. James Center for Creativity, and Sacra Infermeria are also some other places that display the rich heritage of the island of Malta.