Malta and Spain share a historical legacy, a European identity and a Mediterranean vision. Our two countries’ historic ties, forged when Malta formed part of the Crown of Aragon created intense interaction which can still be felt in the streets of Malta today. The Prime Minister’ s office in Valletta, the Auberge de Castille, which housed the Spanish knights of the Order from Castille, Leon and Portugal , or the Auberge d’ Aragon, today’s Ministry of Justice, are some landmark examples. Today, as in the past, Malta and Spain share a common destiny following our respective entries into the European Union, and increased cooperation following membership of Schengen and the Eurozone . The first official visit of a Maltese Head of State to Spain in 2005 was reciprocated by King Juan Carlos in 2009. The creation of Hispano Maltese friendship groups, a Hispano Maltese Chamber of Commerce, and recent revival of the centuries old annual tradition whereby the Knights of the Order of St John of Jerusalem presented Charles V with a Maltese Falcon in exchange of their right to lease Malta and Gozo after their expulsion from Rhodes by the Ottomans all bear witness to a revival and deepening of this multilevel relationship. We hope you enjoy browsing through our website where you can discover the services we provide including tourist and trade information and services provided by our consulates in Barcelona, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Santander, Seville and Valencia
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