The legends of Gozo

Malta's sister island, Gozo, is steeped in 7,000 years of history, myth and legend and therefore, it's hardly surprising that the island has birthed the odd legend or two along the way. We've focused on two of the most well-known legends: the legend of Dimitri and the legend of Calypso

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Exploring the old capital

Mdina, also known as Medina, Citta Vecchia, Citta Notabile is a fortified city, which served as the island’s capital from antiquity, all the way up to the medieval period. Even today, the city is still confined within its walls and has a population of 300. Let’s get into the history, shall we?

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A timeline of your favourite films shot in Malta

With a 92-year-long history of producing top-tier international film and TV productions, we thought it fitting to compile a list of all your favourite films, which have been filmed on the Maltese Islands, starting from the 1950s and ending with a much more recent production. Which of them have you seen?

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Worth the calories: Christmas treats in Maltese kitchens

Christmas Day, also known to many as the day of feasting and unbuttoning our trousers to be able to feast some more, is almost upon us. Therefore, we thought it fitting to compile a list of all the delicious desserts, sweets and treats that you are bound to find in any Maltese household

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