Washed by the glittering Mediterranean studded with mind-blowing ancient sites & surrounded by some of Europe s best diving: Malta & Gozo are small in size but big on character. Abigail Blasi Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 3 islands 29 spectacular dive sites 253km of coastline 5600 years of history Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Comprehensive planning tools Extensive coverage of outdoor activities In-depth background At-a-glance practical info