The island of Malta is small, beautiful and sun-drenched with a British flavour to it. Red pillar boxes and phone booths are interspersed with the warm Mediterranean lifestyle. Malta has countless historical treasures, a vibrant cultural scene, superb shopping and exciting nightlife. The island’s beautiful capital, Valletta, has winding streets and numerous shops and restaurants that serve excellent seafood and local wines. St Julian’s, once a simple fishing village, is now a busy resort and the original fishing bay offers waterside cafes and restaurants from where you can watch the colourful fishing boats in the sparkling bays. The Maltese people are considered to be amongst the friendliest in the Mediterranean and together with the island’s superb climate, clear blue seas and sandy beaches, the island remains a firm favourite with British visitors.