This cultural travel guide Malta is for travellers who want to experience Malta beyond the top sights and gain a deeper understanding of its people, traditions and way of life.

Go beyond sightseeing to discover what makes Malta truly Maltese - its people, traditions, Mediterranean character, food, history and way of life. This is a guide not to where to go, but to why Malta is the way it is.

Inside you'll discover:

• Maltese culture, customs and everyday life
• Mediterranean traditions and the island way of life
• Maltese food, local specialities and culinary heritage
• Malta's history, from ancient temples to knights, empire and independence
• Architecture, craftsmanship and Valletta's cultural legacy
• Festivals, religious celebrations and village festas
• Language, identity and the influences that shaped modern Malta
• The people, values and warm hospitality that define Malta today

Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photography, Malta in Black and White is an inspiring companion for anyone who wants to discover the real Malta.