The island of Malta is located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, its capital Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The island of Malta is located south of Sicily. The weather is sunny almost all year round. Malta records over 300 days of sunshine per year.

The gay scene is small but the island is very gay-friendly, with several gay events and festivals taking place throughout the year.

Malta was named the best European country for sexual minority rights in 2019.