Visas:

Visas are not required for holiday visits of up to three months by Americans, Australians, Britons, Canadians, Japanese, New Zealanders or nationals of most EU countries. Malta is part of the Schengen zone.

Time Zone:

GMT/UTC +1

Dialling Code:

356

Electricity:

240V, 50Hz

Weights & measures:

Metric

When to Go:

The best time to visit Malta is the lull from February to June, between the rainy season (such as it is) and the hot Mediterranean summer. This is also when room rates drop by as much as 40% from their late June to August high. September and October are also good months to visit.

Accommodations:

The Maltese Islands offer varied accommodations in hotels, holiday complexes, tourist villages, guest houses and in self-catering villas, apartments and farmhouses.