About Malta

Malta has been a meeting place for a host of people for over 7000 years. Our legacy is a sophisticated society surrounded by living history.

The long relationship between the Islanders and the various nationalities who occupied Malta over the centuries has created a combination of styles and traditions, giving the Islands a fascinating eclectic culture.

Malta is the largest island as well as a cultural, commercial and administrative centre. Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterised by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture while Comino is largely uninhabited. With clement weather, a variety of sandy coves and rocky beaches , a thriving nightlife and an intriguing history; there is a great deal to see and do on the Maltese Islands. Walking through quaint villages and discovering captivating places of interest are a must. Prehistoric temples and grand palaces are of great interest to the discerning visitor. UNESCO have given World Heritage recognition to Valletta, The Neolithic Temples and the Hypogeum.

Getting around

The public bus service on Malta is relatively cheap and makes getting around relatively easy. The cost of a bus service ranges from 0.35 to 0.58 the average ride is between twenty to thirty minutes. Renting a car is a good option to explore beyond the bus routes. All the road signs are in English. Direct flights operate from most countries in Europe and other
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Location map of International House Malta-Gozo

Joseph Calleja with Dionne Warwick and Riccardo Cocciante

....Cocciante’s participation has been confirmed by concert organisers NnG Promotions. Cocciante, who won the 1991 edition of the Festival di San Remo with Se Stiamo Insieme, is well known for his distinctive choice and the versatility of his style. Cocciante is particularly well-loved by Maltese music lovers for the hit that launched him onto the international scene, Bella Senza Anima. Other classic Cocciante hits include Margherita, L’Alba and Io Canto. In the meantime, singer Claudio Baglioni has had to forego Calleja’s invitation to perform in the concert due to an "unforeseen indisposition of a personal nature". In a personal and handwritten letter addressed to Calleja, the Italian singer expressed his deep regrets and his disappointment while hoping for another opportunity to visit Malta in the near future. While expressing regrets at Baglioni’s indisposition, Calleja said he is very happy to welcome Riccardo Cocciante on stage with him and that he is looking forward to a concert that promised to be the biggest musical event this summer. “I am very happy to confirm Riccardo’s partecipation in my annual appointment with the Maltese audience. Riccardo Cocciante is one of Italy’s top selling artists and I have the greatest respect for his work. Both Riccardo’s and Dionne’s participation will add an extra dimension to this concert and I have full faith this year’s event will be just as memorable and unique for the audience as last year,” Joseph Calleja said. The concert will also include the participation of a 500-strong children’s choir and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by celebrated Maestro Paul Bateman. Equally comfortable with both classical and lighter pop music, Bateman was a hit with the Maltese crowd when he first appeared on stage with Calleja last year. His arrangements and compositions have been performed by acclaimed musicians such as Sarah Brightman and Jose Carreras.