One of the most disappointing things about Malta is the beaches. Surprising, but true, because basically there are hardly any! Okay, there are a few sandy bays mainly in the North but everywhere else it’s just rock. Which is fine if you want to swim because you can jump straight into deep water but if you’re looking for a stroll along an endless sandy beach then forget it. The closest you’ll get is Mellieha Bay but you’ll be walking along…
A walk in Pembroke when the sun is shining with Taco is one of favourite walks. I haven’t experienced Pembroke in summer yet and I imagine it will be quite dry and barren but in winter is lush and green and now full of flowers. These are just some of the reasons I love it.. 1. It’s so accessible It’s only a short drive from our house (about 10 minutes if that) and there are plenty of open spaces and…
On my walk round Valletta peninsula I looked across at Fort Manoel on Manoel island and noticed people walking around it. It has been closed for a while due to a major restoration project. So we decided to go over on a Sunday morning and take a closer look. Turns out it has recently started opening to the public for one Sunday a month to the public (for free). By sheer luck it was one of those Sundays! So we…
These beautiful houses are everywhere. Gorgeous decorative doors and brightly colour balcony windows. We tried to have a walk down this peaceful road in Birkikara and admire the architecture. However our 4 year old had other plans. She screamed her head off because she wanted a pair of shoes she’d seen in a shop. We left but promised to return. Without her.