Malta enjoys a very low crime rate. Children can play outside in an absolute safety, and all areas are safe to walk or drive around at night. It is not unusual for locals to leave their front door key in the lock!

Non-Maltese residents have made their homes throughout Malta in towns and villages. They are readily welcomed and accepted by the local people, most of whom speak good English, and it is easy for them to become actively involved in a wide range of social, sporting and cultural activities.

Permanent Residents may even vote in local council elections. Malta is the place in the Mediterranean for sun - fun and night life, which varies from the café society to Operas, Plays, Jazz Festivals, ballroom dancing, ballet, art exhibitions, Period re-enactments, Casinos, Clubs, discos, cinemas, an ice skating ring, plenty of restaurants serving excellent food at reasonable prices, to the Hard Rock Café, and another multitude of pubs/bars open till very late. There is also a British Residents Association which regularly organises social and cultural events. Any national is welcome to join this association.