The Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, according to the authoritative publication International Living, is the place with the best climate in the world. You can relax here all year round: in winter - learn English and take excursions to medieval temples and ancient streets, and in summer - sunbathe and swim on Maltese beaches. Dozens of thalassotherapy centers have been opened in the country and hotels have been built for holding business meetings and conferences. Ecotourism and diving are practiced here. If you are planning to go to Malta on vacation with children, carefully study where it is best to stay so that the beach is comfortable, the hotel is convenient, and the attractions are within walking distance. The most popular Maltese resorts are at your service and both an ascetic and a lover of holiday excesses can find a suitable one for themselves.
In the footsteps of the knights
In the middle of the 16th century, Malta became the fiefdom of the knightly order, which received the name of Malta. Since then, many medieval buildings have remained on the archipelago, through which you can study the history of the Mediterranean. One of the most popular excursions here today is a walk through the places where the filming of the now cult series "Game of Thrones" took place.
You can organize a beach vacation with children in Malta at any of the resorts:
- The capital of the country is located in a small bay sheltered from the winds. The swimming season begins in Valletta in early May, when the air and water temperature steadily rises to + 24 ° C and + 19 ° C, respectively. But the best time to relax with young tourists here comes in June - the sea becomes comfortable for their swimming.
- The Bay of St. Julian's and the beach located in it is the most suitable place in the resort for families with children. Waves are rare here, and the beach is covered with pure golden sand.
- In Sliema, the summer is slightly hotter than in other Maltese resorts, and the full beach season here lasts until the end of October. Among the hotels in Sliema you will find both inexpensive and fashionable, but there are more second ones here than in other Maltese cities.
Despite the obvious advantages of the rest of the resorts, the regulars of Malta recommend Mellieha for families with children, where you can settle down with the kids most comfortably.
Mellieha for children and adults
The popular family resort Mellieha is located in the northwest of the archipelago's main island. The main advantage of the town is the large sandy beach of the same name, stretched out on the shores of a shallow bay. The absence of strong winds and waves, the gentle entrance to the sea and the water warming up to a comfortable temperature from early morning make it possible to spend a vacation even with the smallest tourists pleasantly and safely.
The second most popular beach in the resort is called Golden Bay. It is more suitable for families with older children. The entrance to the water here is not as gentle as on Mellieha Beach, and the waves are quite serious.
Beach equipment rental is organized in Malta on almost all beaches except wild ones. The cost of a standard sun lounger-umbrella set starts from 6 euros for a full day. The entrance to the beaches is usually free.
The resort area of Mellieha is replete with hotels, restaurants, shops, and therefore any needs of vacationers can be easily satisfied here. The swimming season lasts until the second half of October, although the most seasoned travelers swim here in November, when the sea cools down to + 19 ° C.
You can stay for a vacation with children both at the hotel and in the apartments, willingly rented by the residents of Mellieha to tourists. Prices per night start at € 30 for a two bedroom apartment. To travel around the area, it is worth renting a car, because Malta has a lot to see for both children and adults.
On little Gozo
After taking a ferry to the island of Gozo, you will be happy to sunbathe on the local beaches. The most convenient for a vacation with young travelers is the sandy beach of Ramla, located three kilometers from the ferry crossing. If you rented a car in Malta, you can get to Gozo by ferry with it.
Gozo has many impressive natural attractions to visit with your kids. For example, the Azure Window is a rock in the form of an arch on the seashore.
Renting a place on pleasure yachts, you can sail from Gozo to the smallest inhabited island of the Maltese archipelago. It is called Comino, and its main attraction is called the Blue Lagoon. The beach on its shore is ideal for swimming for children, and the water in the lagoon warms up to + 27 ° C. The best time to walk is in the first half of the day, until large tourist groups arrived in Comino from the main island.
