what to see and do in malta?
Casa Rocca Piccola Dingli Cliffs Gozo 360° Multivision Show The Armoury and the Maritime Museum National Museum of Fine Arts, Malta National Museum of Archaeology, Malta Fort Rinella Megalithic Temples of Malta St. Paul's Catacombs Manoel Theatre
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 The number of people who visited Malta in 2009 dropped considerably compared to the figures for 2008 - overall , the country 's tourism industry suffered an 8 percent drop from 2008 . Visits from non @-@ European Union countries dropped more considerably than visits from European Union countries ( and even more so than visits from Eurozone countries ) , while the average stay length remained the same for both 2008 and 2009 . Visitors from most countries require a visa to visit Malta . The nationalities requiring a visa are standardised as per European Union rules . Visitors already holding a valid Schengen Area visa most likely will not need to complete any more formalities to enter Malta ( so long as they are already inside the Schengen Area ) . Visitors holding citizenship of the European Union do not require a visa to enter Malta as they hold the right to free movement within the European Union . In recent years , the country 's tourism industry has been faced with a number of issues relating to the nation 's small size , both in terms of area and population . These issues include stretched resources and infrastructure ( such as water , waste management , beaches and roads ) , especially during the summer months of July and August . 

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 The administration was later continued by his nephew , Charles Brooke . As an administrative capital , it became the centre of attention and development . Improvements included a sanitation system . By 1874 , the city had completed several developments , including construction of a hospital , prison , Fort Margherita , and many other buildings . 

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 There are also a number of aquatic activities to enjoy on Malta as well as Gozo and Comino . Northern Malta is home to the country 's beach resorts and holiday areas , with the beaches most popular with holiday @-@ makers being Mellieha Bay , Ghajn Tuffieha and Golden Bay . These beaches are large enough to be able to house cafes , restaurants and kiosks , but small enough to be crowded rarely . Malta 's northwest is home to the island 's quietest beaches , and it is on these that the main island 's neighbouring two are nearest . Gozo and Comino are also popular beach spots for holiday @-@ makers , although these are much more likely to be quieter , rockier and more suitable for snorkelling . The Mediterranean Sea surrounding Malta is popular for diving - while shallow dips may be attractive to beginning divers , more experienced divers may be able to dive deeper to find historical artifacts from World War II or earlier . 

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 Most visitors arriving to Malta on short term basis in 2015 were from the following countries of nationality : 

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 Tourism in Malta is an important sector of the country 's economy , contributing to about 15 percent of the nation 's gross domestic product ( GDP ) . It is overseen by the Malta Tourism Authority , in turn falls under the responsibility of the Minister for Tourism , the Environment and Culture . Malta features a number of tourism attractions encompassing elements of the island 's rich history and culture , as well as aquatic activities associated with the Mediterranean Sea . In addition , medical tourism has become popular in Malta in recent years , especially since government efforts to market the practice to medical tourists in the United Kingdom . 
