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T ens of thousands of              interesting, baroque influenced    European holiday makers         town that has recently been        will plan, book and descend     awarded the accolade of World      upon the shores of Malta this         Heritage City. A heady mix of old  summer but as one of Europe’s         and new, Valletta offers historic  best known and loved destinations     attractions, modern culture and a  might have more to offer than the     bustling atmosphere a world away   typical package holiday might         from the traditional resorts of    suggest. The islands position at      St Julians and Silema.             the centre of the Mediterranean                                          has resulted in a rich legacy         Exploring beyond the traditional   stretching back some 7,000 years      resorts gives a greater            offering a cultural and               impression of Malta and a more     historical wealth that would be       rewarding experience to the more   of interest to those not usually      independently spirited traffic.    inclined to snap up the benefits      The south of the island is         of a traditional package holiday.     characterised by small fishing                                           villages and secluded bays         A staging post at the crossroads      offering an authentic insight      of maritime routes, Malta has         into rural Maltese life while      been, at various times in its’        inland the medieval walled town    history, a stronghold, home and       of Madina boats a rich heritage    refuge. Its’ unique position          and historic attractions as        between the mainland of Africa        Malta’s ancient capital. Malta’s   and Europe have attracted a rich      tourist website (tapestry of cultural influences       href="http://www.visitmalta.com"   that can be felt in the island        title="http://www.visitmalta.com"  today. The island’s capital,          target="_blank">Valletta, is a historic, walled       color="#001000"                    town founded by knights is an         size="-2">http://www.visitmalta.c  om ) provides a            href="http://www.easycar.com/car-  suitable introduction to the          hire/links/Malta.aspx/EN"          islands wider attractions.            title="http://www.easycar.com/car                                        -hire/links/Malta.aspx/EN"         Escaping the resort towns and         target="_blank">venturing further is well worth       color="#001000"                    the effort in Malta and whether       size="-2">http://www.easycar.com/  you are looking for an                car-hire/links/Malta.aspx/ENindependent holiday of culture        t> ).                          and history or merely a day or                                           two away from the sun and sand,       For further exploration of Malta   the island has plenty to offer.       – take a boat trip to the sister   Travelling in Malta is relatively     islands of Gozo and Comino for a   straight forward but getting off      more tranquil and sedate taste of  the beaten track can be a little      Mediterranean life. Accommodation  difficult with public transport.      here is limited but well worth     The best way to explore is be         the effort is you trult want to    rental car and most of the major      get off the beaten track on        car hire firms in Malta ( About the Author: Michael is a keen writer, and internet marketer living in Scotland: Contact details: E-mail: samqam@googlemail.com Phone: 0131 561 2251 Michael's Website: Belfast Taxis Read more articles by: Mr Hanna Article Source: www.iSnare.com