Situated 90Km south of Sicily and 290Km north of Africa, the Maltese Islands are at the heart of the Mediterranean basin, providing a Euro-Mediterranean link to North Africa and the Middle East.
A colourful history spanning 7000 years has created a unique culture and an indomitable spirit amongst the Maltese people.
From the very first signs of civilisation, as exemplified by the Neolithic temples - reputed to be the oldest standing structures in the world - several nations have left their mark, amongst which one can count the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Saracens, the French and finally the British.