Malta is popular with beach and history lovers alike, with a rocky coastline and some sandy beaches that line the intriguing towns and cities in the island country.

The unique destination is located in the central Mediterranean, about 50 miles south of Sicily and 176 miles east of Tunisia. But at just 316km squared, its small size makes it much easier to explore in a short time.

Though best known as a summer holiday destination, Malta boasts an incredibly mild winter climate with temperatures…