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Sailing Charter a sailing boat and take in the breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Scuba-diving Consistently ranking as one of the best dive destinations in the world, the islands boast an abundance of reefs, caves and shipwrecks to explore.

Snorkelling The year-round warm waters and excellent visibility of the Blue Lagoon call to snorkellers.

Windsurfing There are plenty of idyllic bays to encourage windsurng away from the tourist trail.

Kayaking The coastline of the Maltese archipelago boasts varied topography, natural beauty and calm waters; perfect for kayaking.

Flyboarding The unique extreme sport calls to adrenaline enthusiasts and can be enjoyed on Malta’s shores.

Golf The 18-hole Royal Malta Golf Club, founded in 1888, enjoys year-round sunshine and boasts a modern clubhouse and excellent facilities. Yoga The islands boast yoga classes, workshops and retreats in tranquil locations. What could be better than practising yoga in the middle of the Mediterranean at the beach during sunrise or sunset?

Football Located in Ta’ Qali, Malta’s National Stadium seats 17,000 people and is home to Malta’s national football team.

Cycling Discover the rural countryside of the Mediterranean archipelago and cycle through narrow village streets and paths dotted with flora and fauna.

Segway Segway tours are available in a number of locations across the Maltese Islands including Valletta, Mdina and Dingli Cliffs.

Quad biking Explore Gozo’s hidden gems and winding streets by quad bike.

Jeep safari Go off the beaten track on a Jeep Safari and visit the natural sites scattered through Malta and Gozo.

Badger karting Badger karting appeals to thrill seekers; experience 17 dierent track layouts via 30 petrol powered karts. Rock climbing The islands are a climber’s paradise and boast over 1,300 excellent climbing routes in Malta, Gozo and Comino.

Abseiling Magnificent views teemed with rocky coastline make the Maltese Islands the perfect place for abseiling.

Walking Enjoy walking through Gozo’s countryside taking in the breathtaking sea views, flowers and the odd shaggy-coated sheep.

Running The Malta and Gozo Marathons offer runners the opportunity to discover the islands while taking part in the annual events.

Horse riding Explore the islands on horseback to experience the unspoilt peaceful countryside and picturesque views at your own pace.

Hiking The islands boast excellent day hikes; favoured topographical locations include Dingli, Mellieha, Ghar Lapsi and Gozo.

Dive Trail

Repeatedly voted second best dive destination in the world, the Mediterranean Islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino offer clear blue sea boasting an abundance of reefs, stunning caverns, caves and wrecks. Designed to showcase locations that are suitable for both beginners and experienced divers.

Qawra Reef Popular with beginner and intermediate divers, Qawra Reef is accessible by shore and has a maximum depth of 25-metres.

Christ the Seafarer Statue The statue of Christ was placed on the seabed near Qawra to commemorate the visit of Pope John-Paul in 1990 – a spectacular sight underwater.

Imperial Eagle Shipwreck This upright shipwreck was sunk in 1999. Divers can pose for a photo as a deep sea captain behind the ship’s steering wheel.

P29 Shipwreck The former minesweeper and patrol boat was cleaned and scuttled in 2007 to serve as a dive site and an artificial reef, which is now home to fauna and fish.

Tug Boat Rozi Rozi once operated in Valletta’s Grand Harbour. Today she serves as an artificial reef at a depth of 36-metres.

Ghar Lapsi Reef The Għar Lapsi is great for beginners and new divers who can descend and explore the reef at 15-metres in quiet and shallow waters.

Wied Iz-Zurrieq West Reef and Caves The West Reef and Caves are home to an abundance of marine life – discover the Bell Tower Cave during this dive. Um El Faroud Shipwreck Adventurous divers can fully explore this shipwreck; discover the deck, multiple cabins and take the stairs to the engine room.

Bristol Blenheim Bomber Dating back to WW2; this aircraft is located at a depth of 42-meters. The wings and engines are virtually intact and the aircraft quickly begins to take shape after decent.

Delimara Point Reef This site is great for beginner divers as the underwater reef can be explored at 9-meters.

HMS Maori Shipwreck Arguably Malta’s most famous and historical wreck, divers of all levels can discover this WW2 destroyer at a depth between 11 and 15 meters.

Fort St Elmo The dive starts at 13-meters and finally drops off to a depth of 35-meters. Explore a variety of boulders and gullies.

Coral Gardens Situated off the main promenade in Sliema, you can find spectacular tunnels and caverns teemed with varied marine life.

Mercanti Reef Discover an artificial reef that leads to a sandy seabed just 15 to 20-meters off the shore.

GOZO

MV Karwella The 1957 German passenger ferry, which was converted locally as a tourist pleasure cruise boat, was purposely sunk in 2006 to provide an artificial reef.

Blue Hole Reportedly one of Jacques Cousteau’s favourite dive sites, you can see Gozo’s largest Groupers, Amberjacks, Barracuda and Tuna feeding here.

Inland Sea and Tunnel Discover the 80m Inland Sea Tunnel – some divers like to carry a torch for added light to explore the tunnel walls.

Azure Reef The fallen Azure Window calls to be discovered by divers; the impressive site boasts incredible rock formations, canyons and narrow passageways.

Double Arch This world renowned double arch is a unique unique dive for experienced divers.

COMINO

Santa Marija Caves Enjoy one of Comino’s spectacular cave dives.

Film Trail

The Maltese Islands are a favoured location for the producers of Hollywood blockbusters and independent films thanks to its limestone buildings, lagoons, caves, temples and cliffs. The Film Trail details the filming location of some of the biggest productions the archipelago has hosted.

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