In this week’s TravelSmart, The Independent’s Travel team bring you a guide to Malta, taking you on a tour of this small but impressive island that sits in the Mediterranean almost perfectly equidistant between Europe and North Africa.

Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reveals her favourite spots along the nearly 100 miles of coastline, while Travel Correspondent Simon Calder shares his advice on where to visit in the capital Valetta and reminds travellers not to forget the island’s charming interior where you’ll find a plenty of pretty towns and villages.

Watch TravelSmart on Independent TV.