SPORTS IN MALTA
Sports in Malta: read the complete guide here.
Whether you want to follow your favorite team while they are away in Malta or take part in one of the competitions, your holiday on the Maltese islands will be very intense!
Many sports teams practicing the most diverse disciplines choose Malta for their training: it is not surprising that Malta is so attractive for fans. With first class facilities, luxury accommodation and a fantastic climate, it’s only natural that more and more teams are choosing the Maltese Islands for their training!
With clubs such as Juventus, Milan, Manchester United and Fiorentina having visited the islands in the past, in Malta it is not uncommon to meet your favorite players in the clubs and fans who follow their team take advantage of these opportunities for a holiday in one of the best destinations of Europe! While in Malta the teams often organize friendly matches and tournaments with local teams or other visiting international teams.
In addition to football, there are excellent facilities for many other sports: the 18-hole Marsa golf course, and the Marsa Sports Facility as a whole, where many sports can be played. A rapidly growing niche sport is padel and Malta has numerous courts, some by the sea, others inland.
The Malta Marathon is always a joy: the race begins in Malta’s ancient capital, Mdina, with participants running beneath the imposing ramparts of the walled city and passes through Malta’s modern-day capital, Valletta, before finishing in Sliema, with the view of Valletta in the background.
Participants come from all over the world for this marathon – definitely an event not to be missed!
A sport that is having a great development in Malta is OCR, i.e. Obstacle Course Racing. Grid, Tough Mudder or Spartan events will push you to push your limits!
The Maltese Islands also host one of the world’s largest triathlons, the Super League Tiathlon. This triathlon includes races all over the world, from Canada to Bali, from Holland to England, with world-famous athletes. The fact that Malta is one of the stops on this circuit confirms that the structures, as well as the organizational capacity, are truly up to the best in the world.
Malta’s crystal clear waters make it a perfect diving destination. In addition to historic shipwrecks and underwater caves, Malta’s fauna and flora are interesting and exciting. There are numerous diving centers across the island offering courses from initial PADI levels up to technical diving certifications. A further advantage is that Malta is the only country in the world that issues certification from the age of 10.
Whatever sport you are interested in, as a spectator or participant, you will find it in Malta and the island will become your number one sporting destination!
(Source: visitmalta.com)
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