The history of Mdina traces back more than 4000 years. Mdina has had different names and titles depending on its rulers and its role but its medieval name describes it best – ‘Città Notabile’: the noble city. It was home then, as now, to Malta’s noble families; some are descendants of the Norman, Sicilian and Spanish overlords who made Mdina their home from the 12 th century onwards. Impressive palaces line its narrow and shady stone paved streets. Mdina is one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture. In this fortified city, in the middle of the island of Malta, on a hill, it feels as if time has stood still.

Ħaġar Qim is a megalithic temple complex located on the southern edge of the island of Malta, dating from the  Ġgantija phase  (3600–3200 BC). The Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces." In 1992 UNESCO recognised Ħaġar Qim and four other Maltese megalithic structures as World Heritage Sites.

The Ċirkewwa Marine Park, located on Malta’s north-western coast, is a pristine environment unique to Malta and the first marine park established in Malta.  

Ċirkewwa is one of the most visited scuba diving sites on the Maltese islands. The site caters to all levels of diving experience – from easy shallow training to more advanced dives at two deep shipwrecks, beautiful natural arches and a wall reef with many tunnels/caves the swim through for specialised cave divers.

The splendid Blue Grotto is a natural wonder. A network of six caves, boasting the most stunning views and clearest waters the Maltese Islands have to offer. Idyllically situated on the Southern coast, this is one of Malta’s most popular natural attractions.

With phenomenally clear blue waters, resulting from its unique chemical composition of minerals, visibility within the caves is truly second to none. And if visited in sunny weather, colourful pink, orange, turquoise and green hotspots can be seen reflecting magically off the water onto the limestone walls of the caves. If viewed from the cliffs above, the caves appear framed by a majestic arch, and with unobstructed views of the island of Filfla, it is truly a sight to behold.

Situated between Malta and Gozo, the smaller island of Comino is a paradise for snorkelers, divers, windsurfers and ramblers. Only 3.5 square kilometres, Comino is car-free and apart from one hotel, is virtually uninhabited. The island’s main attraction is the Blue Lagoon – a sheltered inlet of shimmering aquamarine water over white sand.  Comino is also worth a visit in winter, ideal for walkers and photographers.