Malta has an ideal climate for the many local activities and outdoor pursuits on offer. Facilities around the island include an 18-hole golf course at the Royal Malta Golf Club - one of the oldest outside the UK. Tennis and squash courts are easy to find, as are cricket grounds and innumerable swimming pools. Many of the larger hotels have also created gyms and spas to meet visitors’ demands.
Malta at leisure
Water sports are, of course, central to Malta’s attractions, and there are countless opportunities for scuba diving, water skiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing and sailing. Equipment is available to rent on most beaches, and larger boats can be chartered from several locations. And at the Mediterraneo Marine Park on the north coast you can swim with dolphins as well at watch them performing.
Due to its topography, Malta is also a favourite destination for rock climbers. The rugged coastline has many magnificent sea cliffs which provide challenge and pleasure to the novice and expert alike.
For the younger visitor, the island offers a rich mix of entertainment for children of all ages. Attractions include the Popeye Village Fun Park, once the film set of the 1980 musical production Popeye, the Splash & Fun Park at White Rocks, which boasts the highest and longest water chutes in this part of the Mediterranean, the LWS Animal Park in Marsascala, and toy-maker Playmobil’s state-of-the-art fun park at Hal Far.
For more information on the wide range of activities available on the island, take a look at the Visit Malta website.
