The Maltese archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. Malta is the largest and the main tourist destination. Malta and Gozo have a long history and you can still see the remains of Neolithic, Copper and Bronze age civilisations in the form of impressive stone temples, a unique hypogeum and remains of skilful handicrafts.

How to get there
Malta is popular with package holidays, but if you want to travel independently it is also easy to get a cheap flight to Malta Valetta airport from the UK. Flights to Malta leave from airports across the UK including Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle, Bristol and London with low cost airlines or scheduled carriers such as British Airways.

When to go
Malta is best either side of summer, when the intense heat has eased off. Throughout the off season from late October to March you can find some incredibly cheap flights to Malta, but be prepared for changeable weather.

What to do
Malta is home to Valetta, a fabulous walled city which is now a UNESCO world heritage site. The island is also littered with sandy beaches. Most people on a sun holiday in Malta are unlikely to stray far from the pleasures of Valetta and the beach resorts of St Julian's and Sliema. Gozo only has one decent beach, but it does boast some fantastic coastal scenery, awe inspiring cliffs and beautiful coves. Even if you choose not to stay there it's an easy day trip by ferry from Malta.

Once you've found a cheap flight to Malta, have a look for hotels in Malta and if you want to get away from the main tourist areas we can also help you find a car hire deal that will also save you money on transfers.