Posted by on June 27, 2017

Discover Wonderful Gay Friendly Malta

Over the past few years, Malta has experienced a definite and positive shift towards greater cultural acceptance of LGBTIQ in all aspects of life. This, together with recent changes in legislation introduced by government, saw the Maltese Islands rise to first place on the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe Index in 2016. This has also contributed to make Malta increasingly popular with gay travelers.

Malta is currently ranked number one on the European Rainbow index by ILGA Europe. Besides being LGBTI friendly, safe and welcoming, Malta has plenty to offer to its visitors. 7000 years of history, 300+ days of sunshine a year, crystal clear waters and ongoing activities throughout the year… .

The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, 93 km south of Sicily and 288 km north of Africa. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino.

Guests from abroad will find that the vast majority of the Maltese people are gracious and welcoming hosts, eager to help them discover the Maltese archipelago and make their stay enjoyable and hassle-free.

Things to do in Malta

Visit the Capital: Valletta is the capital of Malta and the entire historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The grid-like plan, the magnificent carved buildings, the bastions and fort, the view over the Grand Harbour, and St John’s Co-Cathedral make this city nothing short of an open-air museum. Of all the things to do in Malta, a visit to Valletta is a must.

Visit the old Capital: Mdina is the old capital. Located on the peak of a hill in the centre of the island, near Rabat, its early beginnings date to the Bronze Age and has developed progressively with each occupation to become a fortified city overlooking the entire island. The Silent City, as it is known, is beautiful and charming, a far cry from its medieval history.

World diving site: Diving in Malta is renowned world-wide. In fact, Malta and Gozo are well-established on the diving map due to several attractive features: underground caves, marvelous rock formations and wrecks are aplenty, while the visibility in the water and its temperature are great all the year round.

Discover Wonderful Gay Friendly MaltaDiscover the sun, sand and surf: Malta, Gozo and Comino boast small but beautiful beaches with varying features. The sand varies from white and silver to golden and orange, while the sea hues range from turquoise and deep blue to various shades of green. Rocky beaches offer fabulous snorkelling opportunities and the water is clean and good for bathing all around the coast. Discover the gay beaches in Malta.

Water Sports: The sea can be enjoyed from the beaches and beneath the waves but also offers great opportunities in the form of waters ports and boat trips. Several cruises and day trips depart daily from Sliema and Bugibba jetties, while water sports range from kayaking and surfing to jet skiing and chartering a speed boat or yacht!

Explore 7000 years of History: Tarxien Temples consists of a complex of four megalithic structures built between 3600 and 2500BC and re-used between 2400 and 1500BC. The earliest of the four structures is located at the easternmost end of the site and survives only to near ground level although its five-apse plan is still clearly visible.

Nightlife: Malta has become well-known as a party island, particularly during the summer, when gigs and concerts and open-air events are the order of the day. The Isle of MTV has also become an annual event. Throughout the year, Paceville remains the established nightlife hotspot with everything from a bowling alley and cinema to bars, nightclubs and gentlemen’s clubs.

Museums: Fort St Elmo is the first fort built by the Order of St John in Malta. Constructed at the tip of Peninsula Sciberras, this fort stands dominant on the seaward shore of the promontory and divides and commands the entrance of Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour. The restored Fort St Elmo hosts the National War Museum which houses a superb collection of items recounting the military history of Malta from prehistoric times till recent history.

A secret gem of an Island: Gozo is the smaller sister island of Malta, however its character is unique. It is most famous for its diving, however it is also much greener, more traditional and slower-paced than Malta. Gozo is not only worth visiting, but worth staying in for a few days to fully appreciate what it has to offer.

Discover Wonderful Gay Friendly MaltaEnjoy the Blue Lagoon: The most famous aspect of Comino island, which lies between Malta and Gozo, is surely the Blue Lagoon, which appears like something out of the Caribbean. However Comino also has Santa Marija Caves and an old Tower to enjoy, as well as a few other features.

Take the time to explore the entire island – it is very small and easy to cover in a single day.
There are several more things to do in Malta which we could mention, however these are the ones that we recommend are a must. Make sure your visit includes at least some of the above and have a great time!

 

MaltaPride 17 – Celebrate Love,Life, Diversity!

 

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Celebrate Love, Life and Diversity is this year’s Malta Pride theme.

This year Malta Pride will Celebrate Malta’s number 1 ranking as the most LGBTIQ friendly country in Europe (ILGA Rainbow Index), the upcoming Marriage Equality Bill, the need to raise more awareness, improve and tackle LGBTIQ Health related issues, and to Celebrate Diversity within Maltese Society.

Malta Pride Celebrations 2017 will take place from the 2nd-10th September with main public activities taking place on the 7th-10th September.

Pride Day celebrations including Parade and Street Concert will take place on Saturday 9th September in Valletta.

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