Malta's strategic setting at the crossroads of the Mediterranean shipping lanes has always played a crucial role in its history. Over the millennia the great Mediterranean powers have fought to dominate the islands, each new arrival leaving its legacy.

What you see today is a complex amalgam of ethnic influences. The Arabs introduced citrus trees and the flat-topped houses and they laid the foundations for the Maltese language. The Aragonese, from Central Spain, left their mark in the medieval architecture of Malta's historic town centre and the enclosed wooden balconies which typify the splendid town houses.

The historical and cultural heritage of the Maltese Islands, turned into attractions for over 1 million tourists a year, together with the all-year-round fair weather and beautiful sea, provide the setting for most of our guided tours and excursions.

Take some time to browse the various tours and excursions we can organise for both individuals and groups, and you'll discover what Winston Churchill meant by Malta, that tiny rock of history and romance.

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