Malta

Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Libya. During summer, this place is packed with people from all over Europe who want to enjoy the summer weather on the lovely island. When winter comes, the fewer crowds and moderate temperatures make this place perfect for a runaway from the cold winter. The economy of Malta is heavily reliant on tourism, and the country promotes itself as a Mediterranean tourist destination with its warmer climate compared to the rest of Europe.

Since Malta is a whole country on its own, you should definitely visit the striking Valletta - the ancient capital that has both gorgeous townhouses and excellent modern design hotels. Moreover, Valletta is also famous for having the best restaurants where visitors can enjoy traditional Mediterranean food. This country's 300 days of sunshine a year also make it possible for you to enjoy various outside activities that are usually only doable in Summer, such as swimming and diving in the blue sea.

Moreover, in Malte, you can also visit numerous recreational areas, and architectural and historical monuments, including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Valletta, and seven megalithic temples which are some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world.

Average temperatures in Malta in winter: 16°C