Malta

Arriving in front of the honey-coloured walls of Valletta is a unique moment of emotion during a cruise to Malta. A former stronghold of the Knights of Malta, the capital is a dizzying array of Baroque splendours, churches, palaces and mansions with elaborate facades. The smallest state in the European Union cultivates its uniqueness and its multiple influences, including Sicilian, Arabic and English. This archipelago in the heart of the Mediterranean is also home to enchanting wild coves and crystal-clear waters.