Malta Villa Rentals

Make a vacation rental in Malta your home away from home in this lovely central Mediterranean nation made up of the three islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. The Maltese Islands, which lie about 50 miles south of Sicily, are rich in history as well as natural beauty.

Activities for guests of Island of Malta vacation rentals include swimming, water skiing, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, and harbor cruises. Malta is a snorkeling and scuba diving paradise, with warm, clear waters, sheltered bays, reefs, shipwrecks and colorful marine life. Anchor Bay, on the north side of Malta Island, offers underwater caves and boulders on the sea bottom. The wreck of the WWII Blenheim Bomber lies in 40 feet of water off the south side of the island, and attracts a variety of marine life.

On Malta Island, guests of Malta vacation rentals will find more than 20 beaches. The Sliema Beaches, stretching from Qui-si-Sana in Sliema to Balluta Bay in St. Julian's, are a long stretch of rocky shore popular with sun bathers and swimmers. Malta's most popular beach, Mellieha Bay, offers calm, shallow water. Paradise Bay, on the northern end of the island, is a less-crowded beach with clear water and golden sand.

The capital of Malta is the fortress city of Valletta. Built by the Knights of St. John and featuring magnificent Baroque and Gothic architecture, Valletta is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The highlight of Valletta is St. John's Cathedral, with its lavish Baroque interior featuring intricately carved and painted walls and ceilings and Caravaggio’s "Beheading of St. John the Baptist."

Guests of Malta vacation rentals will find a variety of shopping opportunities in Valletta, from side streets filled with tiny shops selling antiques, books and jewelry, to the upscale fashions found on Republic Street and Merchants Street. Malta Island is also home to a variety of museums. For a unique experience, take a tour of the Hypogeum, a labyrinth of underground chambers which are believed to have been a temple and burial site created by Neolithic man. Archeologists have discovered statuettes, amulets, figurines and vases which are now on display at the National Museum of Archaeology.

The smaller and more rural island of Gozo is more laid-back. Guests of Island of Gozo vacation rentals will find a spectacular coastline with rocky or red sand beaches, great diving sites, lush countryside, Baroque churches, and locally made handcrafts. The amazing Ggantija Temples, believed to be the oldest free-standing structures in the world, date to the third century B.C. Pottery, vases and statuettes unearthed during the 1827 excavation are displayed in the archaeology museums in Victoria and Valletta.

The main attraction on the tiny island of Comino is the Blue Lagoon, a sheltered inlet of white sand and sparkling aquamarine water that's popular with snorkelers. Comino makes a great day trip from the other islands for guests of Malta vacation rentals.

You're sure to find the perfect vacation rental for a memorable Malta vacation. Reserve your Malta vacation rental home today!

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