Rocky southern coast

Malta is often referred to as 'The Rock' by the local residents but also by frequent visitors. 

The reason for that is simple: there is very little natural greenery on the island and a great part of the Malta's spectacular coastline is made of cliffs. This is the view on the island from the sea in the southern part of Malta. One can enjoy such scenery from Marsaskala to Cirkewwa.

Filfla

 

Filfla is a small uninhabited rock some 5 kilometres away from the shore in the South of Malta. You may spot it in the middle of the sea when visiting the popular natural sites like Dingli Cliffs, Ghar Lapsi and Blue Grotto near Wied iz-Zurrieq or the Meghalitic temples Hagar Qim and Mnajdra.

Wied iz-Zurrieq

Wied iz-Żurrieq

Wied iz-Żurrieq

Wied iz-Żurrieq

Wied iz-Żurrieq

It is a natural reserve with its unique eco-system - birds, mammals, lizards, insects - and it is prohibited by law to lay foot on it unless for scientific purposes. Unfortunately this islet was used for target practice by the British Armed Forces between 1940s - 1970s. A good part of this fascinating place was destroyed as a result.

The blue waters of Zurrieq

The Blue Grotto  is a number of sea caverns on the southern coast of Malta, west of the Wied iz-Żurrieq harbor near the village of Żurrieq.

This natural picturesque grotto and its neighbouring system of caverns mirrors the brilliant phosphorescent colours of the underwater flora.

The Blue Grotto is located near "Wied iz-Zurrieq" south of the town of Zurrieq. A number of caves, including the Blue Grotto, which is the biggest one, can be reached by boat from Wied iz-Zurrieq. From Wied iz-Zurrieq one can also see the small island of Filfa. Filfla is uninhabited except for a unique species of lizards that live there. When Malta was a British colony, the island of Filfla was used for target practice by the British Armed Forces. The island is now protected under Maltese law.

The scenery around this area of the island is breathtaking. The cliffs rise out of the blue Mediterranean and the froth of the waves as they hit the rock face can make for some excellent shots.

 

About Malta Village Holidays

Travelling can be exiting, fun, adventurous, inspirational, educative or anything you are expecting to get out of it. 

In fact, once you discover the beauty and excitement of getting to know the destination and its people from inside out by wandering around in off-beaten track areas and living like a local, you can hardly go back to packaged all-inclusive holidays.

Nevertheless, are you someone who prefers all-inclusive tourist resorts and lying on the beach for one week doing nothing, or someone who dives into adventures and getting to know the authentic local life, a holiday is as memorable as you make it yourself.

This blog is about Malta, its authentic village life, places and people. It reveals the beautiful authentic colours of local life that often remain unknown to many visitors of the island.