| Malta, Gozo and Comino are the three largest islands | | | | from. For one, you can go to Xatt L-Ahmar. It's a |
| and are located in the centre of the Mediterranean | | | | very flat area, and thus very good for some |
| Sea, south of Sicily. The Maltese archipelago is right | | | | snorkeling and shallow swimming. At the northeast is |
| at the centre of the ancient sea and all ships, | | | | Dahlet Qorrot. Qbajjar Bay, meanwhile, is highly ideal |
| migrations and invasions passed by its coasts which | | | | for surfing. The currents will be enough to make your |
| today offer marvelous scenery and good shelters to | | | | heart pump and your adrenalin to rush. The wind is |
| those that chooses to sail around it. The rough | | | | also perfect for sailors but not so much for the |
| nature of the rock making up the archipelago | | | | beginners. |
| produced steep walls and deep fjords where nice | | | | Lastly, spend your holiday at Comino. It's sandwiched |
| marinas have been built. | | | | between Gozo and mainland Malta. Now, you may be |
| There are seven islands that make up the Maltese | | | | deceived by what you can initially see. It looks like an |
| archipelago. These are scattered all over the | | | | ordinary huge rocky outcrop, but when you get to |
| Mediterranean Sea. The island nation is also located | | | | explore the island, you can discover the wide variety |
| near other well-known tourist destinations, like Sicily, | | | | of flora and fauna. There are also some historical |
| North Africa, and a small portion of Europe. The | | | | attractions in the area such as the Blue Lagoon, |
| warm climate and the many things that you can do in | | | | which is a sheltered cove. Comino is also near an |
| the island nation make on a yacht charter in Malta an | | | | uninhabited islet called Cominotto. It has white sand |
| activity you'd love to take opportunity at. | | | | and turquoise water, which is very good for |
| The Grand Harbor is the first place you may want to | | | | swimming. |
| visit to charter a yacht. There are several offices | | | | If you are in to more competitive sailing, then |
| that can cater to your needs and can offer a wide | | | | Maltese Waters offer some of the best in |
| range of yachts for you. You can also start from | | | | competitive and long-distance sailing. There are the |
| there when you're going to venture into the creeks | | | | two big races: Syracuse - Malta; and the Rimini - |
| located near the harbor. Other interesting places to | | | | Malta - Rimini Race. The best time for competitive |
| visit are Fort Manoel, a fortress that has been | | | | sailing in Malta is autumn through to mid- June. Apart |
| shaped as a star, and the Knights of St. John. Near | | | | from the short period of winter storms, the prevailing |
| the harbor is the capital of Malta, Valletta. Your tour | | | | winds make for very good sailing. The Mistral |
| in the city can include Auberge D'italie, or officers' | | | | (north-easterly) wind and the more humid, southerly |
| quarters. This establishment was built in 1574. Across | | | | Sirocco give the force you need to get under sail. |
| it is the Palazzo Parisio and its beautiful façade | | | | Sailing in Malta gives you a taste of the |
| created by Romano Carapecchra. | | | | Mediterranean and the interesting blend of different |
| Sailing in the area can also be done in Gozo. There | | | | cultures. Hence, the next time you're planning a trip, |
| are actually a number of points that you can choose | | | | make sure you can include Malta in your list. |