There is more to the islands than just strolling and shopping around the capital and big towns like Sliema. Our weather is mild and the lovely beaches pristine. Enjoy our Spas, adventure sports, and exciting nightlife. Discover and savour the original authentic local cuisine and take back wonderful memories of the altar boy delivering the Christmas sermon from memory, during the midnight mass.

Places
The historic temples in Mnajdra, Haġar Qim and Neolithic Temples in Tarxien as well as the Hypogeum in Paola represent the religious culture of this Mediterranean island. Visit the medieval city of Mdina and the sacred churches like St. John's Cathedral in Valletta. See the greatest pieces of Caravaggio and watch the city come alive with its rich past, museums, art and architecture.

Cuisine
Visit Ir-Razzett L-Antik in Qormi, which is set in an idyllic farmhouse and taste the delicious traditional Maltese foods- Rabbit dishes, sea food, bigilla and snails. The traditional festive menu consists of a large stuffed turkey with vegetables and potatoes spread around it. Qaghaq tal- Ghasel or honey rings are a scrumptious treat after meals followed by a cocoa and chestnut soup known as Imbuljuta tal-Qastan, pudding and mince pies

Sight seeing
There are lovely beaches as around the island like the Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha, Għadira Bay, Ramla l-Hamra (in Gozo), Paradise Bay (near Cirkewwa). You can spend the entire day basking under the sun on the serene shores. Try hiking in rural places to cherish the warmth and fragrance of nature. Try not to miss the Christmas pantomimes which have now become a regular feature of Christmas celebrations. Kids will love the many Christmas Villages that will be set up across many different towns and villages

And finally, Malta is a great destination because of its people. Throughout the year, but particularly during the festive season, the Maltese are hospitable and welcoming to tourists. Maltese houses are often also decorated with cribs and large figures of the baby Jesus are put behind windows or in balconies and lit at night. Houses are also decorated with Christmas wreaths and candles and every household also has a Christmas Tree decorated with light bulbs, tinsel and Christmas decorations.

It is also traditional to sow wheat, grain and canary seed on cotton buds to produce 'gulbiena'. These are left in dark corners in the house until the seeds produce white grass-like shoots. The pans with the fully-grown shoots are then used to decorate the crib or the statue of Baby Jesus.

You can read about it or you can experience it. Visit Malta this Christmas.