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As
operators of the Malta Excursions programme we have been successfully
established for over 40 years providing a selection of the most popular
excursions of interest to the visitor to our islands.
All excursions are conducted regularly in five languages: English,
German, Italian, French and Dutch. Other languages such as Hungarian
and Russian are catered for only in the summer months and we would be
happy to give you full information on any specific language
particularly if you form a small group. Our fully licensed and
professional guides take pride in conducting a pleasant and informative
tour and our itineraries have been designed through the experience of
our long years of operation and feature the most interesting historical
and cultural sites on the islands.
We wish you a happy holiday and look forward to welcome you on our tours.
USEFUL INFORMATION AND FACTS ABOUT THE MALTESE ISLANDS
Population : 400,000
Area : 120 sq. miles (316 sq. km)
Capital City : Valletta
Highest Point : Dingli Cliffs (240 meters)
Driving : On the left of the road
Minimum Age For Drivers : 18 years
Seat Belts : Required for driver and all passengers
Helmets for Motorcyclists : Required
Best Beaches : Mellieha Bay, Gnejna, Armier, Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha, Ramla Bay (Gozo), Blue Lagoon (Comino)
Electricity : 220/240
Volts
Time : Malta has Central
European Time (CET) which is 1 hour ahead of
British Standard Time.
The Unit of Currency is the Euro.
The Climate in Malta is warm and healthy. There are no biting winds, fog, snow and frost.
Rain falls for only short periods, averaging about 578 mm (20 inches) in a whole year.
The temperature averages
14.1C in winter and 32C in summer with the sun
shining for an average of 6.46 hrs and 10.11 hrs
respectively.
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