Malta is a vibrant, feature-rich WordPress theme specifically designed for water sports schools and rental centers (Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Scuba Diving, etc.). Developed by ThemeREX, it serves as a complete business solution rather than just a visual portfolio.
While Opta is for quiet artists and Iver is for luxury hotels, Malta is for outdoor adventure and education.
Niche-Specific Demos: Comes with specialized homepages for Surfing, Kitesurfing, and Water Sports centers, using a bright, high-energy color palette.
Course & Lesson Display: Features custom post types for "Services" and "Team," allowing you to list different surf levels (Beginner, Pro) and introduce your instructors.
WooCommerce Storefront: Fully integrated with WooCommerce, specifically designed to help you sell surfing equipment, gear, or branded apparel.
Booking Compatibility: While it focuses on services, it works well with the Booked Appointments plugin, allowing students to schedule their lessons online.
Advanced Gallery Layouts: Includes the Essential Grid plugin, which gives you much more powerful ways to show off "action shots" from your surf center compared to standard themes.
Feature
Details
Page Builder
Uses WPBakery (standard) but recent updates have improved compatibility with Elementor.
Responsiveness
Mobile-friendly with Swiper Slider for touch-screen navigation on smartphones.
SEO & Code
Built on a powerful framework with clean HTML5/CSS3 to help you rank in local search results.
Interactive Ajax Search
Allows users to find equipment or courses in real-time without refreshing the page.
Malta vs. Maco: Both are "active" themes. However, Maco is built for indoor gyms (darker, industrial look), while Malta is built for outdoor, coastal businesses (lighter, colorful, and water-focused).
Malta vs. Iver: Iver is for the accommodation (where you sleep); Malta is for the activity (what you do during the day).
Malta vs. Dizy: Dizy is a broad portfolio for any creative; Malta is a highly specialized "tool" for a specific business niche.
Surf School Owners: Who need to show lesson schedules and pricing.
Rental Shops: Businesses that rent out kayaks, paddleboards, or kite-surfing gear.
Eco-Tourism Agencies: Any beach-front business that offers group activities or tours.
Are you looking to set up an online booking system where users pay for lessons upfront, or do you just need a way for them to contact you? I can help you find the right plugin to add to Malta!