Malta Holidays

Malta is often referred to as the island of sunshine thanks to the terrific weather and climate, which has a typically Mediterranean flavour. Malta holidays have something for everybody, no matter what age you are and what you're interested in. It's a great destination for family holidays, romantic breaks and even singles holidays.

With over 6,000 years of civilisation, history oozes from Malta's every pore and if you love a bit of culture and heritage, the island is scattered with amazing archaeological artefacts and historical sites. But there's more to this beautiful island than its fascinating past. These days, Malta is the set for Hollywood blockbusters (Gladiator, Troy and Alexander were all filmed there), a hot spot for scuba diving, a place for great nightlife and home to some of the Mediterranean's best beaches. Holidays in Malta are an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, with plenty of charming towns and villages to explore alongside its beautiful coastline and shimmering blue seas.

When it comes to getting a tan, you can't go wrong with Malta. With some of the Med's finest beaches on which to laze away those hot and sunny days, Malta holidays are perfect if you just want to get away from it all and bake on the sand for a week. And what better way to relax after a day on the beach than an evening in one of the many elegant restaurants in Malta or, if you're feeling up to it, you can party late into the night. 

With an abundance of low cost flights operating between the UK and Malta and a tiny flight time of less than 3 hours from London, Malta holidays are perfect place to enjoy a week or two in the sun. It's also becoming a very popular destination for short breaks.

Malta's temperatures remain very stable with hot, dry summers, warm and sometimes wet autumns and a relatively short, mild winter. Its annual average temperature throughout the year is a warm 18° Celsius, and even in winter it rarely falls below 10° Celsius. At the height of the summer, when Malta holidays are most popular, you can expect temperatures to reach 30° Celsius or more - perfect for getting a great tan!

Jan - 14ºC

Feb - 14ºC

Mar - 18ºC

Apr - 22ºC

May - 25ºC

Jun - 27ºC

Jul - 28ºC

Aug - 28ºC

Sep - 25ºC

Oct - 23ºC

Nov - 19ºC

Dec - 16ºC

No holiday in Malta would be complete without a visit to its capital, Valletta. Here, you'll find magnificent cathedrals, ancient fortifications, museums, historic churches and some of the finest restaurants on the island as well as plenty of shopping. It's also well worth a ferry or catamaran trip to visit its neighbouring islands of Gozo and Comino and you can even take in several Italian ports and visit the island of Sicily on a day trip.

Younger members of the family can go wild at 'Splash and Fun'. With its water slides and dinosaur park, this is a great day out if you're on a family holiday in Malta. And, for the experience of a lifetime, swim with the dolphins at the Mediterraneo Marine Park! As well as the dolphin show, you can also take in the fantastic sea lion and parrot shows, and there are many other species of animals in the park to observe.

Catholic festivals or saints' feast days are the most important dates on the Maltese calendar, where the celebrations are huge and you'll witness some amazing processions and fireworks displays. You'll also not want to return home from your Malta holidays before you've tasted fenkata, which is a Maltese celebratory dish consisting of rabbit which is marinated overnight in wine and bayleaf. For fish lovers, you must try lampuki in tomato and caper sauce and Maltese sausage and Gozo's famous goat's cheese are other delicacies to leave your mouth watering.

When the sun goes down, Malta holidays offer many different types of nightlife. There are exquisite restaurants where you can try a host of Sicilian influenced dishes or even good old fashioned British bangers and mash if you'd prefer!

Younger crowds should head to Paceville with its piano bars, casino and numerous nightclubs, including Footloose, Havana and the mighty Axis club. These clubs regularly feature some of Europe's top DJs. Malta's nightlife kicks off a lot earlier than many other Mediterranean destinations; its clubs pump out hardcore music from as early as 10.30pm. So if you love a bit of a boogie but the pace of, say, Ibiza is too much for you, a Malta holiday might be just the ticket. 

If all that talk of clubs sounds a bit too lively, picturesque St Julians, which is home to many Maltese fisherman, is peppered with bougainvillea-lined restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy a pleasant evening meal and then sip cocktails whilst listening to relaxing live entertainment.

Most people come on Malta holidays for the magnificent beaches. Sun worshippers will be right at home on Golden Bay, Paradise Bay and St Pauls, just three of Malta's many beautiful beaches. So, if you're just looking to relax and top up your tan on holidays to Malta, or you prefer to indulge in more sporty adventures like scuba diving, water skiing, jet skiing or parascending, you'll have a vast array of beaches to choose from, ranging from red and golden sands and rocky inlets to blue lagoons!

With a magnificent climate and such a wonderfully diverse range of things to see and do, no matter what time of day or night, Malta holidays are ideal for all the family. On The Beach has great deals on flights and accommodation so with just a few clicks, we can help you tailor make the perfect holiday in Malta for your ideal Mediterranean island getaway. Don't delay, book now!