7 THINGS TO DO IN… MALTA

Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean, Malta is blessed with hot, dry summers and mild winters

- HELENA CARTWRIGHT

1 SOAK UP THE ISLAND’S HISTORY AND CULTURE

The island’s rich architectural heritage, spanning 7,000 years, means Malta has more to offer than just sea and sun. Boasting three UNESCO World Heritage sites and more monuments per square mile than any other European country, countless cultural and historical attractions catch the eye. Spend a day strolling through the streets of Malta’s capital Valletta, admiring such architectural gems as the 16th-century St John’s Co-Cathedral.

2 EXPLORE BY ELECTRIC CAR

For a novel way of exploring the Three Cities (which is the collective name for the fortified cities of Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua, across the water from Valletta), jump in a self-drive electric car from The Rolling Geeks (rolling-geeks. com). The vehicles carry up to four people, are easy to drive and come with preprogrammed GPS telling you where to go and what to see.

3 HEAD FOR THE BEACH