Activities

Music Scene in Malta

Folk traditions in music are very strong, with Malta holding a folksong competition every year. Ghana, meaning ‘song’, is the traditional music of Malta. Derived from the Sicilian ballad, the first known study of this form dates back to 1792 during the final years of the rule of the Knights of St John. Initially initiated [...]

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Movie Theaters in Malta

Malta has a thriving film scene. With 4 cinemas spread around the island and another one in Gozo, all sporting the latest Dolby Digital technology, one of which alone has 16 screens, as well as the recent opening of an IMAX screen, Malta competes with the best of Europe and the rest of the world. [...]

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Comino island “Kemmuna”

Pronounced Kemmuna in Maltese and named after the yellow herbal spice plant cumin that once could be found growing freely all over the island, Comino, the smallest of the three inhabited Maltese islands at 2.5 km² (617 acres), is the ultimate getaway. With only two vehicles, one hotel, a chapel and a piggery on the [...]

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Gozo “Ghawdex”: The Sister Island

At 67km² (16,549 acres) Gozo is the second largest of the Maltese islands and has a population of about 25,000 people. Gozo differs from the island of Malta in that it has successfully retained its rural atmosphere. The landscape consists of flat-topped hills, steep valleys and rugged cliffs and villas that nestle among peach, lemon, [...]

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Wind Surfing in Malta

The sport is well established in Malta and windsurfing boards are available to rent at major beaches. There are also facilities for tuition. The Sicily to Malta Windsurfing Race takes place every May.

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Spectator Sports

Football matches are played at the Ta’Qali and Marsa stadiums from September to June. Soccer is the nation’s most popular sport. The season runs from October through to May and the National Stadium is situated at Ta’Qali. National water polo competitions are held during summer. Matches are played at the National Swimming Pool, Marsascala. A [...]

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Sky Diving in Malta

Opportunities for sky diving do exist in Malta, and dives are carried out over a disused airfield in Ta’ Qali, near Mdina.

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Sailing and Yachting in Malta

Sailing regattas are held regularly between the months of April and November with the Comino Regatta being staged in June. Boat rentals are available throughout Malta, as are yacht charters. There are two yacht marinas on the Maltese islands, one in Msida and the other on Malta’s sister island, Gozo. Another one is being built [...]

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Paragliding

Paragliding facilities are provided at Golden Sands, Mellieha Bay, Qawra, Golden Bay, St Julian’s and St George’s Bay.

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Horse Riding in Malta

There are a number of horse riding schools, in Marsa, at Golden Bay in the North west of the island and in St Andrews. One can also attend the National Racecourse in Marsa, which is a popular Sunday afternoon pasttime in Malta. Horseraces are held all Sunday afternoons from the end of October until mid-May. [...]

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