It was our first time in Malta. We arrive at midnight and air was so hot like it was a middle of the sunny day. After waiting for rent a car, we arrived to our hotel Mavina in Buggiba (north-east of island Malta). Malta is an archipelago of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. Malta has two official languages: Maltese and English. Malta is sunny almost all year. It is island with, an average, 300 sunny days per year. First day of our holiday was reserved for exploring surrounding area and of course, swimming. For today we chose Golden Bay (at North-Western side of Malta). It is golden sandy beach, in nature and far away from city. All Maltese beaches are equipped with sun umbrellas and sun loungers. Also, there you will find beach bars with fast food and drinks. It is good to know, prices on Malta are more than acceptable even in high season.
The megalithic temples of Malta and caves
Ħaġar Qim, which means “standing stones”, is a megalithic temple complex built between 3600 B.C. and 3200 B.C. It is UNESCO World Heritage Site, dating from the Ggantija phase. It is located one mile away from village Qrendi. All temples are built from massive large stones what looks like impressive accomplishment of past builders. One of them is the largest single stone used in Maltese temples and the stone is incredible seven tones weight. Ħaġar Qim is the best preserved of several ancient limestone temples in Malta and we warmly recommended it. Insite exposition is very interesting and there is also one 4D movie about Ħaġar Qim. It was very interesting for our daughter because of special effects and lively story telling. Outside exposition were protected from the sun what made very comfortable site seeing for all family.
There are really many preserved megalithic temples in Malta like, for example, Mnajdra Temples, Skorba Temples or Tarxien Temples, but we choose the Ggantija. It is megalithic temple complex from Neolithic (3600-2500 BC) on the Gozo island. The Ggantija temples are the oldest of the Megalithic Temples of of Malta.
It is fascinating to visit it. It is more than 5500 years old. That means that the Ġgantija temples are older than the pyramids of Egypt. Withal the Ġgantija is today the second oldest existing manmade religious structure in the world.
Museum is full of archaeological finds and for the first time in my life I saw figure of snail body and human head. The Ġgantija has an element of a ceremonial site in a fertility rite. Around the temple are fields with sunflowers and olives threes. Fragrances of Mediterranean plants surrounded area and made it very special and unforgettable.
Malta is famous for caves too. You can choose some of them to run away from hot noon. This time we chose cave Ghar Dalam in peaceful surrounding fields area. In the cave visitors can see bons of the Ice Age animals. 
Also, exposition in the museum next to cave is impressive with rows of ancient animal bones what will intrigate children. And yes, most of museums in Malta are very modern, suited for the youngest visitors with play and creative area.
Valetta – charming old beauty
Valetta is one of the cities you will fall in love immediately. Walking through the Valetta is walking through the past. Colourful balconies and ochre colour will follow you through the city. Charming and romantic, full of life with narrow streets. Smell from small restaurants and cafes will alure you through the city. Mediterranean fragrances will make it special, even with simple food like pizza. 
In Valetta we decided to visit Toy museum. It is small, but charming museum like everything in Malta. It is interesting for children to see old toys. Children will have such a great time and even there is a free entrance for them.
Maltese will remind you to take care of the sea and marine life
Maltese they became aware of the care of the sea and it can be seen at every turn. Waste recycling and sorting bins are installed everywhere on the streets and ferries. On streets and on roads, they have many advertising posters about marine pollution with plastic. Also, on tickets for many attractions they will warn you on that problem.
Contamination of sea is not the only problem here. Malta has consequences because of global warming. In couple of last years, they have a lot of jellyfishes in the sea because of sea temperature rise. The most well-known jellyfish in Malta is the Mauve Stinger (Pelagia noctiluca).
And we saw it in the sea, very first day at Golden bay just few meters from beach. Locals explained to us how we must behave. It is enough to be carefully and watch around area where people were swimming. Our four-year-old daughter had little accident with one of them, but just gentle touch. Be careful and educate yourself about first aid. And never forget that you are guest in the sea, not jellyfishes!
The Popeye Village – paradise for children and everybody who feels like children
The Popeye Village is the film set of the 1980 Musical production Popeye with famous Robin Williams in main roll.
It is amazing colourful place to spend all day. There is a lot of activities for children and everyone who feels like child. You can do thinks like the family Bond Game, or take 2 – Become a movie star, Puppet show, The Sailor Dance, Popeye Party Time in the Square and many many more. You can enjoy walking through the village and investigate all houses: firehouse, nautical school, post office, bakery, Popeye comic museum, Santa’s toy town, Olive house, Sawmill, Cinema…
After educational part you can enjoy in water park in the sea or in a kids swimming pool. There is also a big indoor playground where kids are protected from sunshine and supervised by staff. There are also several restaurants serving local Maltese dish.
Traditional food you have to eat when you visit Malta are: Rabbit Stew and gbejna cheese made from goat’s or sheep milk. That cheese is traditionally made in Malta and Gozo islands. Of course, there is big
Traditional food you have to eat when you visit Malta are: Rabbit Stew and gbejna cheese made from goat’s or sheep milk. That cheese is traditionally made in Malta and Gozo islands. Of course, there is big selection of fresh fish in the restaurants. During our stay we enjoyed amazing Mediterranean Sea food and very delicious Maltese vines.
After all, Malta is a place you will never forget.
