One of Europe's most singular countries, Malta is a Mediterranean archipelago south of Sicily, with a fabled history stretching back into the Neolithic; a language that’s an Italianized dialect of Arabic written in the Latin alphabet (though now English is co-official and Italian widely spoken), and a plethora of fascinating sites and activities – historic; prehistoric; beaches; picturesque villages; caves; lacemaking and other artisan traditions; winemaking; spectacular diving and sailing; cultural festivals; and more…  keep reading