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Malta Hotels: The Perfect Base In The Heart Of The Meditterranean

By RomanticHeart | August 23, 2010

Malta has a lot going for it; it lies bang in the middle of the Medditterranean and is fascinating, culturally and visually, but despite its position, as a holiday destination Malta us often overshadowed by larger neighbours such as Sicily and Sardinia. Use the wonderful Malta hotels as a base from which you can explore the island.

What to see

No matter what your budget you can enjoy pampering, luxury and great deals at Malta hotels, and although just a small island, there’s enough in Malta to keep visitors occupied for weeks. There is so much to do and Malta is a land where visitors have left their mark for millennia, even so it can be difficult to decide what to see in a small time frame. Hotels4u’s experts often have more than a few recommendations as well as the tours arranged by Malta hotels.

Ancient sites

One of the most mysterious sites in Europe is the hypogeum, the only Neolithic underground temple in the world, a place that is sure to fascinate visitors young and old. Dating to the Safleini phase of the island’s history (some 3,000 years ago), the hypogeum’s deep chambers are carved from the living rock and painted with geometric patterns. Visitor numbers are restricted due to the age and unique nature of the Hypogeum, and you might need to book some weeks ahead – asking at most of the Malta hotels will provide you with information about tours. Grownups appreciate the antiquity, while children will love exploring these strange man-made caverns, making the hypogeum well worth the wait.

Animal friends

Of course, you’d like your kids to enjoy an experience they’ll never forget and make this a memorable holiday, so take them to the Malta Marine Park where they will get the chance to swim with dolphins. Simply being in the water alongside these friendly creatures can be a life changing event. Afterwards there is the whole park to enjoy. Don’t miss the antics of the sea lions.

A taste of Hollywood

The Popeye’s village is another attraction well worth a visit, where the 1980 Hollywood film was made. Today’s children might not recall the antics of Robin Williams as the spinach-fuelled sailor but this won’t stop them enjoying the original set, which now incorporates a theme and water-park with slides, rides and tours led by characters from the film like Popeye and Olive Oil.