
Christmas in Malta feels a little different from Christmas elsewhere in Europe. There may be no snow-covered rooftops or frozen streets, but there are centuries-old churches glowing with candlelight, beautifully decorated squares, traditional nativity scenes and the sound of Christmas carols drifting through historic towns. And instead of spending every afternoon indoors to escape…

There is a version of Malta that most people know before they ever arrive. It is the Malta of summer: bright blue water, boats leaving the harbour in the morning, swimming spots, long lunches and evenings that seem to stretch on forever. It is beautiful, of course, and there is a reason so many…