Malta among the lowest COVID-19 mortality rates in Europe
Malta’s mortality rate from Coronavirus is slightly above 1%, with 5 reported COVID-19 related deaths so far. Neighbouring Italy has a 13.8% mortality rate whilst Spain currently stands at 10.2%, however across the whole of Europe, the UK has the highest mortality rate at 15%. There are only two states that have reported better results […]
The President’s Summer Residence
Verdala Palace is a palace in the Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It was built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, and it now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta. This Palace can be taken over for events if given the permission by the President’s […]
Eleven beaches gain Blue Flag status
The Malta Tourism Authority welcomes with satisfaction the announcement by the Foundation for Environmental Education in which eleven beaches in Malta and Gozo were awarded the coveted Blue Flag status for this year. For the beaches to qualify for this prestigious award, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety-related and access-related criteria must be met […]
Caravaggio masterpieces in Malta
The most famous artist who worked in Malta has to be Caravaggio. His ‘Beheading of St. John the Baptist’, a work once described as ‘the painting of the 17th century’ was commissioned for, and is still on display in, the Oratory of the Co-Cathedral of St. John, Valletta. Another of his most famous works, St. […]
Ten reasons to visit Malta
1. Luxury for Less: Malta delivers the ultimate recipe for luxury with 15 five-star hotels and new luxury boutique hotels. It provides visitors the opportunity to experience the finer things for less as luxury accommodations in Malta are increasingly less expensive than similar hotels in Europe itself. So why not enjoy the champagne things in […]
HOPE lights up Spinola Bay
The Cavallieri Art Hotel lit up over forty rooms as a sign of gratitude to all frontliners during these trying times. “This too shall pass, brighter days await us, and we will stand up again,” the hotel’s general manager Mark Camilleri said. HOPE is what we all live for – an optimistic state of mind […]
Malta Offers Travelers Virtual Visits
With a global pandemic going on, a collaboration between Heritage Malta and tech giant Google is now giving internet users the unique opportunity to virtually visit several of the agency’s national museums and sites through the online platform Google Arts & Culture. This collaboration brings Malta’s cultural sites at par with other major international institutions, […]
Malti – All about the Maltese Language
What is the Maltese language ? A frequently asked question by foreigners visiting the Maltese islands and linguists alike. The Maltese speak a unique language (us Maltesers call it a secret language) – Malti is the only Semitic language written in latin characters. Through the ages many foreign words, mainly English and Italian have become […]
Malta is famous for…
1. A Stunning Coastline When asking the question, ‘what is Malta famous for?’, the most generic answer we can provide is: sun, sea, and beautiful beaches. There’s so much more to Malta than golden sands and blue waves, but it’s undeniable that Malta’s beautiful coast is one of the Mediterranean’s most stunning landscapes. 2. Malta has a […]
Case history dedicata al mercato italiano
Colours of Malta presenta a Conventions Malta una case history dedicata al mercato italiano. Nessuno ci vieta di ricordare e di programmare gli eventi futuri! Leggiamo la testimonianza della DMC Colours of Malta: Numero partecipanti: 350 Date: 19-23 giugno 2019 Hotel: HILTON MALTA Questo evento è stato prestigioso per Malta in quanto i partecipanti erano […]