attractions and activities near by

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BUGIBBA

Buġibba [pronounced Bu-jibb -bah] is a large and popular tourist area and part of neighbouring resorts, stretching for 5km along St Paul’s Bay. Bugibba, is the largest resort in the area, with good views of St Paul’s Bay and its islands.

Proving its popularity, Bugibba has the liveliest nightlife, a cinema, bingo hall, lots of bars, shops and even a casino.

The entire forshore is rocky, In many locations the rocks are flat and suitable for sunbathing.

In front of the house "By The Sea" you find the old salt pans an ideal place to swimm and sunbathe. Just across the road one will find the jetty where many boots trips start their journey. 

One finds a wide range of restaurants and cafes serving everything from traditional English dishes, Indian, Chinese to Maltese specialities.

Scuba Diving for beginners and experienced divers is available from many diving schools in Bugibba.

SANDY BEACHES near by

The nearest large sandy beaches are about 8km away at Mellieha Bay and further afield in Golden Bay. There is a regular bus route to these beaches from Bugibba.


Mdina

 

Mdina is a medieval walled town situated on a hill in the centre of the island. The city has had different names and titles depending on its rulers and its role but its medieval name describe it best - ‘Citta' Notabile': the noble city.

It was the old capital of Malta.  Punic remains uncovered beyond the city’s walls suggest the importance of the general region to Malta’s Phoenician settlers. Mdina is commonly called the "Silent City" by natives and visitors. 

Impressive palaces line its narrow, shady streets.

Mdina is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture

Valletta

Valletta is the capital city of Malta, colloquially known as Il-Belt in Maltese. Valletta is named after its founder, the respected Grand Master of the Order of St. John, Jean Parisot de la Valette. The magnificent fortress city grew on the arid rock of Mount Sciberras peninsula, which rises steeply from two deep harbours, Valletta contains buildings from the 16th century onwards. The city is essentially Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture in selected areas.

The City of Valletta was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980 

Walks near by

Malta is a small and massively overcrowded country, nevertheless just opposite the bay the house is situated you can find the trnquillity of nature and peace at the Xemxija Heritage Trail.  There is a little bit of uphill to negotiate, and some scrabbly ground underfoot, but it's a nice little walk and you are tripping over ancient history at every turn.

© Hermine Sammut 2020