Situated right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, the isles of Malta are perfectly positioned to make the most of their neighbours' culture and cuisine and the fantastic sunshine that beams down on the nation daily. Malta, made up of three inhabited islands (Malta, Comino and Gozo), has a long history that includes invasions by the Romans, Byzantines, Phoenicians, Aragonese and Greeks, as well as the so-called ownership of the island by the British prior to Maltese independence. The islands are heavily fortified and these walls, turrets and castles make up much of the historical sights tourists can visit during their stay. Valletta, the capital, is home to Fort St. Elmo and St James Cavalier, whilst Birgu (one of the three cities that make up Cottonera) is the location of the famed Knights of Malta's gate, Fort St Angelo, the Maritime Museum and the Central Square.
Malta is a relatively easy nation to get to from European and international locations, especially given its position in the middle of the Mediterranean, close to many ferry harbours and airports. Ferry services from Sicily, Salerno and Genoa in Italy are all frequent, with irregular ferry services from the African coast and cruise ship stops making up the remainder of the sea travel. Malta International Airport, located to the south-east of Valletta, is the hub of Air Malta and is also visited by airlines such as British Airways, First Choice Airways, easyJet, Thomas Cook and Ryanair. Due to some of Malta's many attractions being located in remote areas, car hire is recommended - brands such as Avis, Thrifty and Europcar are situated on the island.
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