Malta – North

Northern Malta

Fomm Ir-Rih – (Ref: pfm140191)

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Fomm Ir-Rih – (Ref: pfm140191)

A lovely palette of earthy colors, Mediterranean blue skies and Maltese lagoon blues in this panoramic image of Fomm Ir-Rih bay. Fomm ir-Rih is one of the wildest and most secluded beaches in Malta The Bay lies near Bahrija and it is the most isolated and wildest beach on Malta but also one of the most beautiful ones. Fomm Ir-Rih is pebbly and is favourite among snorkelers, divers and to people who like secluded beaches. Fomm Ir-Rih Bay’s remote beach offers fantastic views of cliffs, valleys, deep blue Mediterranean Sea as well as peace and tranquillity and is well worth a visit. Fomm...

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Ghajn Tuffieha and Gnejna Sea Inlets (Ref: pfm110043)

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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...

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Popeye Village – (Ref: pfm140183)

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Popeye Village – (Ref: pfm140183)

  The setting sun peeking through the clouds behind the sleepy wooden huts of Popeye Village in Mellieha. Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is a group of rustic and ramshackle wooden buildings located at Anchor Bay in the north-west corner of the Mediterranean island of Malta, two miles from the village of Mellieħa. It was built as a film set for the production of the 1980 live-action musical feature film Popeye, produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions and starring Robin Williams. Today it is open to the public as an open-air museum and family...

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Wardija – St.Simon Chapel (Ref: pfm140180)

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Wardija – St.Simon Chapel (Ref: pfm140180)

A chapel in the middle of nowhere. St. Simon Chapel in Wardija was built by Grandmaster Perellos, it was deconsecrated in 1616. After being rebuilt, the new chapel was blessed by Canon Dun Felic Cutajar on 22 April 1868. This small but beautiful neo-gothic chapel stands beside Qannotta castle and dominates the valley. Sadly it is deteriorating rapidly and the grounds are overgrown with huge weeds. It is said that its titular which was painted by Silvio Micallef, represented St Simon holding a large Saw. No one seems to know where this painting ended up. Source:...

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Popeye Village – (Ref: pfm130169)

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Popeye Village – (Ref: pfm130169)

  Stunning and contrasting colors of the waters and the painted wooden huts of Popeye Village in Mellieha. Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is a group of rustic and ramshackle wooden buildings located at Anchor Bay in the north-west corner of the Mediterranean island of Malta, two miles from the village of Mellieħa. It was built as a film set for the production of the 1980 live-action musical feature film Popeye, produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions and starring Robin Williams. Today it is open to the public as an open-air museum and family...

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Sunset from Cafe Del Mar – (Ref: pfm130166)

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Sunset from Cafe Del Mar – (Ref: pfm130166)

A lovely panoramic view of the sun setting over St.Paul’s Islands as seen from Café del Mar, forming part of the Malta National Aquarium complex. An extract from the Café’s online page says “Designed by one of Malta’s foremost designers, Mark Pace, Café del Mar sits magnificently at the water’s edge. The design is all about the sea and Mediterranean sunsets. The infinity pool reaches out into the clear blue waters. The seating area and pool deck have unobstructed panoramic views of the sea. The design is simple, predominantly white to fully compliment the natural beauty of...

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