DESTINATIONS — MALTA


Malta has a rich history, but there are modern attractions too, says Jeannine Williamson


MALTA: OLD AND NEW S


trolling through the Maltese capital of Valletta I felt completely at home – apart from the unusually sunny


weather! I passed by M&S, walked through streets with red telephone and post boxes, and crossed roads with cars driving on the left. With its familiar feel and dependable climate, Malta


remains a big hit with the Brits – but we’re just one of the cultures that has influenced this small island, pivotally placed in the Mediterranean. Along with the Romans, Greeks, Arabs


and French, there are two distinct periods of rule that have shaped the island’s rich history: the Knights of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, from 1530 to 1798, and the British, from 1814 to 1964. Although Malta recently commemorated 50 years of independence, its Commonwealth links play a large part in its appeal. Malta has traditionally appealed to the mature market, drawn by year-round sunshine,


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