Travelling to Malta for the First Time? You Need to Know These 25 Things

 Where is Malta located?
Crazy, but true: a surprising number of people assume that Malta is located in Italy or Greece. Time to bone up on your geography skills, kids! The Maltese islands are located just south of Sicily and east of Tunisia, on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.Don’t let the title of the ‘Smallest Country in EU’ confuse you. Malta is an oasis of sunshine, vibrant history and amazing natural landscapes all ready to be explored. An island nation that lies in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is small country, though one which packs a heavy punch. A holiday here allows you to take in prehistoric temples, some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, fossil studded cliffs, incredible scuba diving, and a sensational food scene. Tourism to Malta sees a high percentage of travelers who have already been; after-all, it is an incredible destination, and first time visitors generally leave the country with a determined mindset to return. However if you are a first-time visitor, the following are pointers for visiting the island, and a couple of things you can expect.