Epic Parties And Underwater Excursions In Malta

Malta is justly famous for its beaches and relaxed atmosphere, but lately the island has been getting a reputation as the best place to party away hot summer nights.

Radio 1 DJ, Annie Mac, is presenting the first ever Lost and Found Festival in Malta in April. The event promises daytime pool parties, night-time open-air raves and much more. If you can’t get a ticket for Lost and Found, don’t worry, because once again music channel MTV has chosen Malta as its base for the Isle of MTV party in July, a free concert for 50,000 that attendees don’t even need to book. Headline acts for this year include superstar DJ and producer, Martin Garrix, who is confirmed as the closing act, and the event always attracts massive names. Boat parties and club nights on the island are always popular too, so if you’re a party person you can plan your entire holiday around some great nights out.

Don’t waste your days sleeping off the evening’s events. Malta and neighbouring island Gozo have lots to explore including seven ancient temples, flea markets to find bargains, and even horse races. Don’t panic if you’re feeling delicate and don’t want to work out the details of how to get to these places; organised tours are available to bear you off in air-conditioned coaches to see them in style.

If you’d like a boat trip, you can take a gentle tour of the famed Blue Grotto and the other sea caverns of Malta, travelling along the coastline to see the eerie underwater phosphorescence. Alternatively, how about diving underwater to see the caverns and sea life up close? The warm water is perfect for scuba diving, and natural rock shelves offer dives at every level from beginner to advanced. You’ll see some spectacular underwater rock formations and colourful fish. Best of all for divers, there are no tides and few currents to worry about.

Plenty of fresh air is available on dry land excursions. If a boat trip makes you feel queasy and a diving trip is too wet for your liking, Malta is great for walking tours or strolls, and the nature is really interesting. Hundreds of wildflowers cover the hills in spring, and unusual butterflies and lizards can be spotted.

So, from parties at night to exploring during the day, what could be a better holiday destination this summer than Malta?

By Ian Crawford from Holiday Hypermarket