Leisure

Since Malta is so small nothing is out of reach. With less time spent travelling you are able to devote more time to your interests and past times. There are several different activities one can enjoy, such as sailing, golf, dining-out and shopping. The following are a list of some of the activities available.

Diving

The waters around the Maltese Islands are clean and clear. Diving is a sport well practised and there are several diving schools in both Malta and Gozo, which provide both professional courses and rental equipment. Since the temperature does not get too cold in winter it is possible to dive during most parts of the winter season. There are a number of wrecks, caves, reefs and cliff sites waiting to be explored.

Yachting

The Maltese Islands are well equipped with yachting facilities and modern marinas, with more projects being planned to continue to increase the berthing facilities around the islands. Malta is located right in the middle of the Mediterranean and therefore it is an ideal place to berth one’s boat. There are several yachting agents who provide all the services required to those wishing to base their boats in Malta during the winter months. The rates are also relatively cheap.

Rambling

Country walks are a perfect way to enjoy the Maltese landscape, especially during the winter months. Gozo is excellent too for trekking since it is more hilly and greener then Malta. On both islands you can find majestic cliffs, costal towers built during the time of the Knights of St John, as well as numerous wayside chapels. There are various places where one can go camping and there is also a caravan site in Gharmir Bay, to the North of Malta.

For more information regarding walks in Malta and Gozo please visit the Malta Ramblers Association website - www.ramblersmalta.jointcomms.com

Sports

There are numerous sports facilities and clubs all over the islands including several gyms, spas, tennis courts, horse racing tracks, and rugby and cricket pitches. Football is extremely popular with the Maltese and there are several football pitches with synthetic turf. There are also a number of indoor and outdoor pools. Water polo is another popular sport which is followed by the Maltese feverishly during the summer season.

Golf

At present there is one Golf course on the Island however there are plans for the development of others in the future. The Royal Malta Golf Club is located at the Marsa Sports club. The golf course consists of 18 holes at par 68. The golf club has a number of facilities including changing rooms, bar and restaurant, a well stocked pro shop, practice putting green and a driving range. One can also hire equipment, whilst beginner courses and lessons are available. The club also offers Overseas Membership to non-residents of Malta.

The Royal Malta Golf Club website - www.royalmaltagolfclub.com

Cinema

Since Malta was the backdrop to films such as Gladiator, Troy and Munich it is no wonder that the cinema is so popular with the Maltese. Cinemas show all major films in their original English version and the release dates are the same as the rest of Europe.

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