VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has been named one of Europe’s best destinations for autumn fishing, ranking fifth among 44 islands in a new classification by international fishing platform FishingBooker.
The ranking places Malta ahead of popular fishing destinations such as Cyprus, Mallorca and all Greek and Croatian islands, making it the top-ranked Mediterranean island.
The classification takes into account the number of fish species currently in season, the availability of fishing charters and reports of significant catches by anglers and captains.
According to FishingBooker, 21 fish species are currently in season around the Maltese islands, with nine at their peak.
These include popular species such as lampuki, amberjack, dentex, tuna and squid.
Malta secured fifth place in the overall European ranking, behind Tenerife, Madeira, Fuerteventura and São Miguel in the Azores.
Cyprus followed Malta in sixth place, while Mallorca, Lanzarote and several Croatian and Greek islands completed the top 15.
The full ranking was led by Tenerife in Spain, followed by Madeira in Portugal and Fuerteventura, also in Spain.
The results highlight Malta’s appeal as a fishing destination during the autumn season, when a variety of fish species are at their most active.
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