Valletta & surroundings off the beaten track

Keen to see Valletta from an entirely different perspective? Hop on your bike! A year and a half ago hubby-to-be and I invested in two mountain bikes. Best buy ever! And today, after almost six years on the rock, we explored a few must-sees and discovered some hidden gems in what is arguably the most beautiful and romantic city in the world… our very own capital, Valletta.

9 a.m. Upper Barrakka Gardens. Unbeatable views.

9.20 a.m. Pit stop at Saint Barbara Bastion.

9.30 a.m. Espresso break at The Malta Experience with a view of the Three Cities and the Valletta breakwater.

 

10 a.m. Trying to find the new breakwater bridge (still under construction). Enjoying the view of the concrete jungle that is Tigne' Point.

10.45 a.m. Discovered a “secret” spot with amazing views: Sa Maison Garden.

11 a.m. Just a few minutes down the road: Msida parish church and marina.

I can't imagine a better way to kick off a sunny Sunday!

Peekaboo! Malta - part 2.

I promised I would post some more photos of my lovely little rock. So here you go!

Just your average Saturday in the Mediterranean...

Golden Bay, 10 a.m., 23 degrees Celsius. Pure bliss.

That calls for SPF 50+

Still a little too cold for a swim.

Heavenly lunch at Agliolio, Radisson Golden Sands.

Walk along the Sliema seafront.

Breathtaking views.
Note the painter with his sketch pad on the beach.

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Sometimes I still pinch myself!

Peekaboo! Malta - part 1.

Since I love photography, I want to treat you to the occasional photo post, aptly called Peekaboo! I can’t afford a professional camera for the time being, so you’ll have to forgive me for the quality of my shots, courtesy of my very old Fujifilm Finepix camera.

There are things that words cannot describe. My love for the rock is one of those things. Its colours, its history, its oddities. A few random shots. Indulge in the beauty of this tiny little gem in the Mediterranean!

The Mediterranean. Crystal-clear, hypnotising waters. Never knew this shade of blue even existed. This photo was shot in Gozo, near the Azure Window.

The Imnarja folk festival in Buskett, celebrated every year on 29th June (which happens to be my birthday). Farmers displaying the best our arid rock has to offer. And believe me, there’s more to it than prickly pears and oranges!

Grand Harbour, as seen from Valletta. It doesn’t get any more grand than this.

View from the Dingli Cliffs. This always reminds me of a nativity scene. Even in summer. One word: mesmerising.

Don’t ask. Valletta has its charming little shops, old houses and remnants of an era gone by. If you know what this used to be, let me know in the comments please. Is it what I think it is?

On your way to the Blue Grotto in Zurrieq there’s always something to discover… How can this even be real? It looks like heaven on earth. It is heaven on earth.

Thirsty for more? Don't worry, there will be a new Peekaboo! very soon.