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The islands of Malta and Gozo are set right in the
middle of the Mediterranean. In contrast to
their small size, their historic legacy is
immense. Today, as you gaze at honey-coloured
walls this sense of age is all enveloping. The
catalogue of fearsome invaders, from ancient times
to World War II, has made Malta's language, fo0d and
architecture an enticing mix of European, Arabia and
British influences.
The small island of Malta has a deceptively large
number of places worth seeing. If sea, sand
and a lively nightlife is a priority then head for
St.Julian's, Bugibba or Paceville on the north
coast. On a smaller scale is the fishing
village of Marsacala on the eastern
side.
Gozo is a third of the size of Malta - there is only
one sandy beach and no obvious resort areas, so
visitors should not come expecting to find
cosmopolitan distractions. The pace of life is
slower in this agricultural and fishing community,
which is the essence of Gozo's appeal.
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