Ghajn Tuffieha and Gnejna Sea Inlets (Ref: pfm110043)
A fantastic panorama view of the two sea inlets at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay (tat-tarag) and Gnejna and the clay hills that separate them. Ghajn Tuffieha is generally translated to “The Apple’s Eye”, however (and I stand to go against general perception here) as a small kid I remember getting my hands on a very old book of fables which contained a short story of fairies living on the small island of Malta in a place where a magical apple tree grew right in the middle of a spring of water. In Maltese the “The Apple’s Spring” is also translated to...
Read MoreThe Maltese ‘Ghorfa’ – (Ref: pfm140182)
The Maltese ‘Ghorfa’ – a small humble building in the fields on the wayside between Qrendi and Siggiewi. More details on the Ghorfa can be found on the following link: “One of the functions of an għorfa was to provide shelter where farmers could escape from the harsh summer sun and shelter from the winter rains while working on their land. Agricultural tools, produce and animals could also be kept in the għorfa.” Location Map:
Read MoreCittadella Gozo – Dimly Lit Streets At Night (Ref: pfm110132)
A striking, quasi-magical image of the dimly lit Cittadella streets at night. This picture is a full 360 degree panoramic shot showing the various street levels of this magnificent medieval walled city in Gozo. Location Map: View Cittadella – Gozo in a larger map
Read MoreAzure Window – Gozo (Ref: pfm110126)
Divers preparing to experience the spectacular underwater adventure in the crystal clear waters surrounding the Azure Window in the area of Dwejra, Gozo. The Azure Window is a 50 metre high rock arch in the Dwejra Point cliffs. The sea has eroded a hole through a narrow headland forming “the window” called it-Tieqa in Maltese.
Read MoreCitadel By Night – Gozo (Ref: pfm110124)
In the heart of Victoria lies the Citadella (Citadel), which has been the centre of activity of the island since possibly Neolithic times, but is known to be first fortified during the Bronze Age approximately around 1500 BC. It was later developed by the Phoenicians and continued into becoming a complex Acropolis by Roman times. The north side of the Citadel dates back to the Aragonese domination period, while the south flank, overlooking Victoria, was re-constructed under the Knights of St. John, namely between 1599 and 1603 The massive defensive stone walls of the fortifications...
Read MoreMadliena Tower (Ref: pfm110059)
Sunset over Madliena Tower. This is one of the De Redin watchtowers standing on high ground above the shore west of Ras L-Irqieqa on the north shore of Malta.
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