Malta is a small archipelago where nearly everything is within a short bus ride: Valletta's fortified center, the older capital at Mdina, prehistoric temples older than the pyramids, and Gozo across a short ferry crossing. The island's history as a fortress under successive rulers is visible almost everywhere.
The guides here cover Malta as a whole. The swimming season is long, roughly May to October, and summer is hot with little shade on the limestone. English is an official language, which makes practical arrangements straightforward for many visitors. Beaches are mostly rocky rather than sandy, and the handful of sandy ones fill early on summer weekends.