Visit Malta Podcasts

Discover with the characters of Coronation Street the distinctive charme of Victoria, Ramla Bay and Dwejra on the island of Gozo

Find a treasure on the tiny island of Comino: the incredible water of Blue Lagoon, the dramatic Santa Maria's tower, the caves.

Malta's unique marine filming feature, where synthetic storms and naval battles are created.

Troy, the Roman Colosseum, Alexandria: how ancient cities are built inside the fort of the Knights of Malta.

How the set of the movie Popeye became a wonderful theme park for children and their parents.

Urban waterfronts, wonderful beaches, wild cliffs: why Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt and Sharon Stone all came here.

Follow the Count of Montecristo in the "silent city" of Mdina, the secret agents of Munich in Rabat and the pirates of Cutthroat Island in Naxxar.

Tales from the Three Cities: Swept Away, Cutthroat Island, the Count of Montecristo, U-571, Munich.

The narrow streets and walls of Valletta used in A Different Loyalty, Munich the Count of Montecristo and Midnight Express.

Brief introduction to the second series of the VisitMalta podcasts. Why Malta is great for filming - and for holiday too!

Interview with the Maltese fortifications expert Stephen Spiteri on the Valletta fortifications.

Fra John Critien, Knight of Malta and keeper of Fort St Angelo in the enchanting medieval city of Vittoriosa (Birgu), describes the 1000-year long epic history of the Order of the Knights of Malta, from its foundation in Jerusalem to the present day.

Brief introduction to the first series of the VisitMalta podcasts, which focus on Malta's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here we suggest a day's visit to Valletta with 12 highlights and interesting features not to be missed while walking around.

Final episode of the series in which three visual artists - James Vella Clark, Kenneth Zammit Tabona and Laurent Muller - explain how they relate to Valletta and what it means to live in Malta today - an emotional and inspirational journey where the islands' characteristic elements of light, shadow, stone and sea become a vital source of inspiration.

Maltese architect Konrad Buhagiar talks about Renzo Piano's new and exciting architectural plans and designs for the building of a new City Gate, Parliament and Opera House at the entrance of Valletta, and how the city will be transformed as a result of Piano's architectural designs.

Interview with archaeologist Nicholas Vella who explains the main features of the spectacular Ggantija Temples on the island of Gozo.

Maltese archaeologist Reuben Grima explains why Malta's megalithic temples of Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, Tarxien, and the complexes of Ta' Hagrat and Skorba can be considered unique architectural masterpieces, evidence of an advanced prehistoric civilisation flourishing on the islands 5,000 years ago.

Interview with archaeologists Reuben Grima and Nicholas Vella on the subterranean structure of the Hypogeum, which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980. The archaeologists offer some unique insights into the death rituals of the temple builders.

Maltese archaeologist and curator of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Reuben Grima describes some of the highlights of Valletta's Museum of Archaeology and provides an insight into the fascinating culture of the megalithic temple builders.

Interview with the philosopher and poet Joe Friggieri about Maltese folk and classical music and the much loved Maltese composer Charles Camilleri, who will be remembered as a major exponent of Maltese musical productions of the last century. The second part presents Ruben Zahra, a young and talented composer who derives inspiration from traditional music to create a more classical contemporary style. Finally an introduction to the general music scene in Malta today.