You Probably Know Malta Better Than You Think.
First, Valletta, Malta's capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage site (yep, the entire city!) As a result, it has proven to be a fantastic location for many film and television producers wishing to create a scene in an ancient-appearing setting. Valletta is a fortified city isolated from the rest of the island by a moat, which provides for some fantastic photography. The picturesque shoreline and broad, rocky plains that make up the island's center are also good filming locations for action and adventure films, and the busy port allows for easy capture of harbour scenes.
The original Casino Royal, as well as another Bond favorite, The Spy Who Loved Me, were both shot in Malta. More recent projects include big epics like Gladiator, Troy, and Game of Thrones — basically, if customers are filming an epic with old-world scenery, there's no better place to go.