6 Reasons to visit Malta
The Reasons You’ll Love It
Sunny Weather
Even though October can bring some rainy weather, most days in Malta are super sunny - all year round. With a sea temperature of an average of 24 degrees Celcius in the fall, one can still enjoy Malta’s many beaches. On top of that, most hotels have inviting swimming pools.
Backgammon action
We offer you a weekend packed with backgammon accompanied with breathtaking panoramic views. 2 tournaments will be held simultaneously, WBIF and Malta Open. Apart from that you can also try your luck in one of the side events or the super jackpot.
Mediterranean Hospitality
The Maltese people are genuinely warm people that will welcome you with open arms. With a population of less than 500,000, it is a safe place with people from all over the world which creates a melting pot of nationalities visiting the island for the terrific atmosphere.
Everything is within reach
Malta is only 300 km2 in size, everything is close by. The Salini resort is located in the northern part of the island offering swimming and sightseeing just around the corner - and if you want to take a longer tour, the resort offers hourly shuttle free of charge, taxi rides are both quick and cheap, and buses are plentiful.
History & Culture
Malta has been inhabited from around 5900 BC, and everyone from the Romans, Greeks and Arabs, to the French and the British, has done their best to conquer the islands, giving the islands a rich and unique history worth exploring.
The Nightlife
Malta is a small island - packed with entertainment. To Wine and Dine is a way of life.
Team Members
Emma Axling
A social player who enjoys a good laugh (and sometimes sings) while playing and hopefully winning, but if not – working on how to not be a sore loser.
Tina Elken
A newbie on the international backgammon scene who is hungry to learn and beat her brother, Claus at his own game.
Inga Vigh-Pedersen
Don’t be fooled by her sweet and innocent appearance, this girl will hit your checkers hard to win and has many Danish and international titels under her belt.
Kedde Mathiesen
An institution in Danish and international backgammon – loving to teach and train old and new players the ins and outs of the game.
Claus Elken
The rock of Maltese backgammon who brought the Danish gammon culture to Malta, and often wins his own tournaments and international trophies.
Jeroen Romme
Living in Malta, Jeroen is making it his mission to ignite the Maltese backgammon scene with innovative tournaments thanks to his non-stop drive.
Bernhard Mayr
Bernhard is an Austrian enthusiastic WBIF International maestro who creates rocking online tournaments that make you crave encores.