Оригинал: Where’s Malta? The Maltese Archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, with Malta 93kms south of Sicily and 288kms north of Africa. Gibraltar is 1,826kms to the West and Tel Aviv is 1,940kms to the East. Getting About The beauty of the Maltese Islands for visitors is its size. Even if you visit Malta for a few days, you can see and do a lot. There is cultural sightseeing and also a lot of action sports like diving. And the best of all is that you won’t waste time getting from one place to another. The public transport covers nearly all the Islands. You may travel by bus or by taxis, if you would rather not drive. Car hire rates here are of good value compared to other European destinations. We also have a slow-paced romantic form of transport, it’s a horse-drawn Karrozin? They offer a by-gone way to visit the sites in the key historic places including Mdina and Valletta. The best way to island hop If you want a leisurely day on the high seas, is to take an island or harbour cruise. Language The official languages are Maltese and English. Maltese is a language of Semitic origin written in the Latin script. Over the centuries, it has incorporated many words derived from English, Italian and French.