Malta Tops List As ‘Most Trusted Healthcare System’
After the first month of response, the World Health Organisation had already considered Malta as “a model country” in dealing with Coronavirus. Earlier this week Minister Health Chris Fearne announced that Malta ranked as the most trusted healthcare system in the whole European Union. Closely following our small Mediterranean island are Denmark and Finland, with […]
The Rolex Middle Sea Race
The annual Rolex Middle Sea Race is highly rated as a must-do and must-see race, which kicks off in Valletta’s majestic Grand Harbour. Every year the race takes place in mid October, so book your stay in Valletta to witness the spectacular international fleet set sail in the Mediterranean. The sight of sleek yachts sailing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Easter Greetings from us here at Colours of Malta
‘’Once you’ve been through tough times, you can only become stronger.’’ Alesha Dixon May the renewal of life at Easter, bring new blessings of love, hope, peace, good health and happiness to you and your loved ones. May you embrace the changes we are facing only with positive energy and bounce back bigger and […]
Holy Week and Easter in Malta
Typically, Easter celebrations in Malta last a long few days and have a strong religious significance also know as Holy Week. The celebrations begin the Friday preceding Good Friday when a statue of Our Lady of Sorrows is carried in a procession through the streets of Valletta, the capital, as well as many other small […]