Last updated on July 23, I have to admit, my main reason for first visiting Malta 6 years ago was the amazing price deal my friend and I managed to secure. Located less than km south of Sicily and nearly km north of Africa, Malta is a unique archipelago of islands. Its picturesque landscapes, clear blue waters, and approximately days of sunshine per year attract over 2 million visitors annually.
It existed merely as an extension of Sicily until when it came under the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem for over two centuries.
His actions, which included dismantling the institutions established by the Knights and confiscating gold, silver, and church property, sparked anger among the Maltese society. It led to an uprising with the help of the British who later retained control of Malta. In , Malta was granted independence, but British influence spans across many fields to this day. English remains an official language alongside Maltese, red telephone boxes still adorn the streets of Malta, and everyone drives on the left side of the road.
Whether you want to go on a beach holiday and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, explore the legacy of the Knights of St. John, or visit the cradle of Christianity with its magnificent churches, Malta is the ideal destination for you. When we first arrived in Malta, we landed at 11 pm, after the public buses had stopped running. However, when we got to the arrivals hall, we had trouble finding the MaltaTransfer lounge where we were supposed to wait for our driver.
Every 10 minutes, we kept going outside where all the shuttle buses were parked, but nobody was there. We asked various airport employees for directions to the lounge. Strangely enough, no one was able to help us, and their command of English was rather limited. Finally, one of the employees mentioned that these shuttle buses were no longer running at that hour. We had no reason not to believe him. As it was getting late and our nerves started kicking in, we decided to take a taxi to the hotel.
