Fort Bengħisa (il-Fortizza ta’ Bengħajsa) is a British-era fort overlooking the southern coast of Malta. It is located very close to the Freeport, overlooking the stretch of cliffs between Għar Ħasan and Wied ix-Xaqqa. Its original intention was to operate as part of other fortifications
Għar Ħasan (Hasan Cave) is a natural cave formed in the cliffs along the southern coast of Malta. It is in one of the southern-most points in mainland Malta, and offers panoramic views of the surrounding cliffs. The cave itself offers unusual rock formations which
Saint Paul’s Tower is a defensive tower, often referred to as Ta’ Bettina Tower or Delimara Tower. It is adjacent to the Chapel of Saint Paul’s Shipwreck. A notable feature of the tower is the “gallariji tal-misħun”, small openings around the tower’s upper floors designed
Saint Paul’s Chapel is a small rural chapel along the road from Xrobb l-Għaġin and Munxar Point. It overlooks an area full of scenic viewpoints and is adjacent to Saint’ Paul’s Tower. Records show that the chapel was built in 1740.
A short walk up Imġarr ix-Xini Valley from the bay of the same name lies a remnant of 18th Century Engineering. This is the Imġarr ix-Xini Pumping Station, which used to serve the villages surrounding Imġarr with fresh water in a time when Gozo when
Gozo is very accessible from Malta via a ferry service from the northern-most point of Malta, Ċirkewwa (it is part of the Mellieħa locality). There are direct bus routes (at no extra fee) from the Valletta and other localities to the Ċirkewwa ferry terminal. The
Traditionally, the “tourist” part of Malta has been Saint Julians and Sliema, which is the area in which there is the most concentration of 5-star hotels. Given the small distances between the villages in the country (non-locals would not know that by crossing the street
Between May and September, the temperatures will soar and the beaches will get more crowded, partying and nightlife will be in full swing and each village will have its own traditional “festa”. During late September and October, the heat starts becoming more bearable but also
Malta is the main island where the majority of the population lives and works. Gozo is a smaller island, rich with its own character, customs and way of life. Comino’s population has been dwindling for generations and currently only a single native family inhabits it,
Munxar Point, or “il-Ponta tal-Munxar” is the headland between Saint Thomas Bay (in Marsaskala) and Xrobb l-Għaġin (in Marsaxlokk). It features steep white cliffs on both sides along which a winding footpath allows for scenic views. Small inlets are also popular with swimmers, snorkelers and