I’m not the sitting-on-the-beach type, which is about all there is to do on Malta. I did enjoy the day-cruise I went on (we saw a couple dolphins!), but I’m not heading back. Also, there isn’t really much beach, if you are the beach-sitting type. A lot of the island ends in sudden cliff drop-offs instead of pretty beaches.

The water was beautiful though, and we had some good food. And there is some great shopping: silver/gold filligre and lace stuff (fans, parasols, etc).

I’m editing this to add, I only saw St. Julian and Valetta, and I spent most of my time in St. Julian, which is mostly a beach and a bunch of clubs. We went to one museum, which was ok. There may be interesting museums and such in other towns, but I didn’t see them. :/

Oh, I forgot: The elephant landmark from the Count of Monte Cristo is a part of Malta, as is the treasure cove and Chateau d’If, and the village from the original Popeye movie.