Mellieħa - Photo: viewingmalta.com
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FOR YOUR AUTUMN HOLIDAY IN MALTA Malta is renowned as a summer destination, but we can guarantee that you’ll love the season’s change here too – the heat calms down but the weather stays beautiful! Marie-Claire Grima finds out how to beat the crowds and relax with these awesome autumn activities.
GO FOR A COUNTRYSIDE WALK Malta’s countryside is sparse but beautiful, and it really starts coming into its own in autumn. Distances are relatively short but treks are varied and diverse, and you’ll see plenty of impressive natural and historical features on nearly every route. Mellieħa, Mġiebaħ and Xemxija in the north are rugged coastal beauty spots, while Mġarr, Fomm ir-Riħ and Ġnejna Bay in the west of the island provide scenic, rural landscapes. To the south, the route from Żurrieq to Marsaxlokk through Marsaskala offers unbeatable cliffside views. VISIT THE NATIONAL AQUARIUM You may have visited Café del Mar, but have you stopped at the neighbouring
National Aquarium in Qawra? The aquarium is divided into a number of zones, where you’ll be able to see Mediterranean species, tropical marine life, as well as freshwater animals serenely going about their day. There’s also a section dedicated to amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates from all over the world. Stop by the gift shop to pick up a soft toy of your favourite fish friend or have lunch or dinner at La Nave, the aquarium’s bistro overlooking the bay.
SEE MALTA FROM THE SKY The only time you get an aerial view of Malta is when you’re flying into the airport, but what if you could have a longer and more detailed bird’seye view tour of the islands? ➜
Malta’s countryside is sparse but beautiful, and it really starts coming into its own in autumn.
Handheld guide Download the free iMalta app to help you find your way around the islands by suggesting the best places to visit and sights to see.
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