Lightweight apparel for the summer and woolens for the winter are required for this temperate climate. Language Maltese is the official language. English is the second language, widely spoken and understood, and all business is transacted in English. Health and Medicine Hospital and medical care are adequate, although the breadth of services available is limited. Community health standards are generally adequate.
Tap water is very saline, and bottled water is necessary and available.
Milk products are safe, but precaution against spoilage needs to be observed during the summer months. Transportation Flights to Malta are available from various points in Europe and North Africa. Car and passenger ferry service from Sicily is frequent. No entry visa is required to visit Malta. A ferry service provides scheduled trips between Malta and Gozo.