Fort Pembroke was built between 1875 and 1878 to safeguard the seaward approach towards the Grand Harbour situated approximately 6 km to the east, as well as to defend the right flank of the Victoria lines. Between 1897 and 1899, Pembroke Battery was built nearby to serve the same purposes but housing newer guns with a longer range, protected by …
Valletta, the Capital City of Malta has, over the centuries, beendescribed as a gem. It is unique in character and rich in history. It is also very popular with tourists. The City, named after the Grand Master of the Order of St John, JeanParisot de la Valette, is located between two ofMalta’s main harbours, Marsamxett …
Malta’s passion for Fireworks goes back centuries. In Malta fireworks are part of cultural traditions, which are linked with traditional religious ties. We celebrate over 100 feasts around our towns and villages, and have 35 factories scattered around the island. Our Summer season is chock-a-block, with bursts of colour lighting up our skies almost every …
St. Julian’s as it is today, is very different from the way it used tobe. It has developed into a hub for tourism and the area known asPaceville is well known for its nightlife. How different it is from the past when it was a small fishing villagewhich included Spinola and Balluta Bay. At that …
St. Pauls Island (Maltese: Il-Gżejjer ta’ San Pawl) is an island off Selmun also known as Selmunett. This small island is found on the north east coast of the Main Island. It has an area of 24.7 acers (10 hectors). St. Pauls island is sometimes split into two islands depending on the water level; therefore, …
The Blue Lagoon which lies between the Island of Comino and the Islet of Cominotto has been described as a jewel and a paradise is one ofthe most picturesque places to visit when in Malta. The pure white sand on the sea bed is clearly visible, as is the reflection of the characteristic clear blue …
The Island of Comino which lies between Malta and Gozo, boasts of its own tower built by the Order of Saint John in 1618 as part of a group of watchtowers from which warning signals were sent to the sister islands in case of impending danger from approaching seacraft. Until 2002 the tower, known both …
The Elephants rock is a natural arched rock located on the east coast of Malta. It is a rock in the form of an Elephant drinking out of the water. It is popular with divers and is about 3-8meters deep. The large boulders surrounding the rock created a great environment for a variety of marine …
