A friend of mine visited Malta not too long ago. She’s an avid traveler and flies to different parts of the world several times a year. She’s normally reserved in her comments but something about her Malta posts were different. They were gushing.

She enjoyed Malta so much that she seriously considered renting an apartment in Valletta long-term. She loved its weather, sweeping ocean views, and gorgeous Baroque architecture. Being a Traveleater herself, it didn’t take long for her to fall in love with traditional Maltese food. It’s a cuisine that can best be described as Mediterranean fare with continental and Arabic influences.

Malta receives over two million visitors a year. There are many reasons to visit this tiny island nation just south of Sicily, but one of the best has to be the food.