Leisure Sporting activities for tourists visiting Malta

Malta offers a wide variety of sporting facilities. During the Summer months ,  from April to October, most sporting activity is water sport related. 

Golfing

The Marsa sports Club has some of the best general sporting facilities on the island. This sports center is about 4 km south of Valletta  and lists among its numerous features, an 18 hole golf course, a cricket pitch, 18 tennis courts 5 squash courts , a mini golf and a swimming pool. Tourists can join the club on a weekly basis whilst on holiday in Malta.. In the vicinity of the club are a horseracing  track, polo grounds a football ground, and rugby pitches.

Scuba Diving

Malta offers scuba diving conditions and instruction which match the best in the world. Many water sport centers and diving schools give lessons and hire diving equipment. 

Snorkelling!

Around the islands shores , you will find ample choice for snorkeling. Check out the local beaches!

Windsurfing- Surfing -Jetskiing 

Surfboards and Jet skiis  may be hired at practically every major beach in Malta and Gozo. Two international competitions, the Scicily -Malta Windsurfing race in May and the International Open Class Board-Sailing Championships in September attract contestants of international calibre.

Sailing and Yachting: Sailing regattas are held regularly between April and November. These include the Comino regatta in June, the Malta -Syracuse race for keelboats in July and the Rimini -Malta Yacht race in August. Good Facilities for the hire of boats and yachts exist throughout the island. The Yacht marina in Ta Xbiex is well established for stern to quay accommodation. You may also opt to Charter a yacht for a day, half day or even 2 days. 

Fishing:

Besides being a profession for lots of Maltese and Gozitan visitors, fishing is also a popular sport. You will notice their discreet presence in rocky bays and fishing villages. Some fish from land , whilst others take a luzzu boat out to sea.

Horse riding

Riding and lessons are available at the following schools: 

• Arpile Riding School, Triq is-Serkin (tel 684575)
• Ghadira Riding School, Mellieha Bay Tel: 573360
• Hal Ferh: Golden Bay ( tel: 573360
• Wagon Wheel, Marsalforn Road, Victoria, Gozo (Tel 556254)

Paragliding:

This sport is available at various beaches around the islands.

Skydiving

Discover the thrills of this extreme sport....A local company has recently started operating skydiving lessons by qualified licenced personell.