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Fort Rinella was built by the British in Victorian times to help protect the Grand Harbour of Valletta. Sitting like a tired dinosaur on top of the fort is a 100-ton Armstrong gun – also built by the British to protect naval shipping in the area from the newest generation of Italian battleships.
Through much of the year, Malta’s climate makes for a landscape that’s dryer than a desert camel’s toenail during an extended drought. As a consequence of this desiccated terrain it’s a country not exactly famed for providing areas of rolling greenery or spectacular gardens. However, that doesn’t mean the above do not exist for you to visit. Enter San Anton Gardens!
From prehistoric times, the Mediterranean was a major source of arts and crafts that would go on to flourish across the whole continent of Europe and beyond. Unfortunately, when package travel became readily available to the Med’, tourists insisted on ignoring the fine arts and crafts and would bring back unbelievable tat for souvenirs. Malta’s Craft Village is on a mission to end this tawdry tradition!
To males of a certain age, the mere utterance of the phrase ‘Blue Lagoon’ means only one thing. A dodgy ‘rites of passage’ film from the 1980s famed for Brooke Shields swimming topless and not much else of merit to recommend it. (And why was her hair so long?) But there’s also a Blue Lagoon on Malta, and thankfully you don’t have to fast forward through an hour and a half of cinematic dross to enjoy its best bits!
When I was a very young child living in the UK, almost every weekend, it seemed, there would be a documentary programme on the TV about diving. They featured a famous sub-aqua explorer with an impossibly thick French accent. His name was Jacques Cousteau. You may have heard of him?
If you’re getting overwhelmed by all the historical sites you’re visiting during the day and by the heat of the beach, not to mention the lively adventures into the Maltese nightlife, then it could be time for some peace and relaxation. So why not reserve some time for yourself and your soul by visiting the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Luċija?
You may already have done your homework, so the fact that Malta is a small, hilly island slanting southeastwards may not come as a surprise. Thank goodness for that slant, though, as it means most of the western coast has high cliffs and the panoramic views that go with them.
Eyebrows were raised, and the more sceptical among us quaked with dread, when it was announced that a row of deeply historic warehouses on Valletta harbourside was to be redeveloped. This could be disastrous we thought. Well, we couldn’t have been more wrong! So hands up and credit where credit is due … this new facility is fantastic!
Although no-one seems to have taken the time to count them, the saying goes that Malta has a church for every day on the calendar. Whether there are 365 or not is debatable but there are certainly plenty to go at as a brief glimpse at any Maltese skyline will confirm. It is dominated by church spires and domes.
Places To Go in Malta
There’s a vast range of things to see on this terrific island so let’s take a whistle-stop tour to give you an idea of how diverse the choice is. Starting in the south with Marsaxlokk, a quaint and historic fishing village. Up the coast there’s bustling Valletta - capital city - with immense history and charm. Next-door is trendy Sliema with marina, designer shops and fine restaurants. Round the bay is Paceville, home to Malta’s liveliest bars and clubs. West is lofty Mdina, medieval fortress town. North from here are the sandy beaches of Mellieha Bay and the stunning cyan waters of the Blue Lagoon. Enough? That’s not even scratched the surface!
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Tour any country around the Mediterranean and you won’t have to travel far before you come across a road sign directing you to the ‘Blue Grotto’. You may even be tempted to think that once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. Not really! READ MORE
To males of a certain age, the mere utterance of the phrase ‘Blue Lagoon’ means only one thing. A dodgy ‘rites of passage’ film from the 1980s famed for Brooke Shields swimming topless and not much else of merit to recommend it. (And why was her hair so long?) But there’s also a Blue Lagoon on Malta, and thankfully you don’t...READ MORE
If you’re getting overwhelmed by all the historical sites you’re visiting during the day and by the heat of the beach, not to mention the lively adventures into the Maltese nightlife, then it could be time for some peace and relaxation. So why not reserve some time for yourself and your soul by visiting the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa...READ MORE
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You may already have done your homework, so the fact that Malta is a small, hilly island slanting southeastwards may not come as a surprise. Thank goodness for that slant, though, as it means most of the western coast has high cliffs and the panoramic views that go with them. READ MORE
Fort Rinella was built by the British in Victorian times to help protect the Grand Harbour of Valletta. Sitting like a tired dinosaur on top of the fort is a 100-ton Armstrong gun – also built by the British to protect naval shipping in the area from the newest generation of Italian battleships. READ MORE
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When I was a very young child living in the UK, almost every weekend, it seemed, there would be a documentary programme on the TV about diving. They featured a famous sub-aqua explorer with an impossibly thick French accent. His name was Jacques Cousteau. You may have heard of him? READ MORE
Although no-one seems to have taken the time to count them, the saying goes that Malta has a church for every day on the calendar. Whether there are 365 or not is debatable but there are certainly plenty to go at as a brief glimpse at any Maltese skyline will confirm. It is dominated by church spires and domes. READ MORE
Through much of the year, Malta’s climate makes for a landscape that’s dryer than a desert camel’s toenail during an extended drought. As a consequence of this desiccated terrain it’s a country not exactly famed for providing areas of rolling greenery or spectacular gardens. However, that doesn’t mean the above do not exist...READ MORE
From prehistoric times, the Mediterranean was a major source of arts and crafts that would go on to flourish across the whole continent of Europe and beyond. Unfortunately, when package travel became readily available to the Med’, tourists insisted on ignoring the fine arts and crafts and would bring back unbelievable tat for souvenirs. Malta’s...READ MORE
Eyebrows were raised, and the more sceptical among us quaked with dread, when it was announced that a row of deeply historic warehouses on Valletta harbourside was to be redeveloped. This could be disastrous we thought. Well, we couldn’t have been more wrong! So hands up and credit where credit is due … this new facility is fantastic! READ MORE
