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Through my entry for today´s #landscapephotography contest hosted by @juliank, I would like to show you around the natural beauties of the tiny coastal village of Marsalforn that is found on the northeastern part of the Maltese island of Gozo (Ghawdex in Maltese).
Situated in the Mediterranean Sea, just some 300 km (185 mi) north of the coast of North Africa, Malta is a subtropical country with very hot summers but if you come here in winter or in early spring, you might easily mistaken its landscape for Scotland or Ireland as the local hills are beautifully green. Especially on Gozo that is sometimes referred to as "the greener Malta". Let me show you a few photos of the picturesque natural surroundings of Marsalforn that I took in January and February a couple of years ago.
While the green hilly countryside is undoubtedly charming, there is another landmark that is even more symbolic of Marsalforn - the salt pans.
Stretching for long miles on the northern coast of Gozo, some of the salt pans are actually up to 350-year old. The tradition of sea salt production has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries here, making it one of the most important traditions in Marsalforn as well we the whole island.
Increasingly popular with tourists, Marsalforn also boasts amazingly clear sea that provides excellent conditions for swimming.
You will not find any sandy beaches in the village as the coast is almost entirely made up by limestone and rocks but there are many spots were you can access the water comfortably and enjoy some nice bath or swim, for example at the Xwejni Bay, one of my favorite places in the village. Very peaceful, isn´t it? :)
Limestone cliffs like these can be found all over the island. If you are brave enough and you check the depth underneath, you can dive from them. Some locals (and drunk tourists) do that.
If you are lucky (like us) to get an apartment with a sea view, you can also enjoy some breathtaking sunsets in Marsalforn.
We spent 6 months in this little captivating village and even though not everything was perfect there (as always in life), we have tons of sweet memories from Marsalforn and Gozo. If you plan to visit Malta, make sure not to spend all of your time on the main island and reserve at least a day or two for Gozo. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Even though the most iconic landmark of the island, the famous Azure Window (featured above), has been gone since March 2017, there are many other amazing places there to be explored and seen.
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That is awesome, thank you guys!! :)
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Wow, I feel very honored! Thanks a lot!! :)
Islands in Mediterranean are so beautiful! I've been to Sardinia and to Mallorca and Malta has been on my list to go in the near future. It is a great tip to go in the winter or early spring. It looks so beautiful and green!
I prefer sandy beach and shallow water as I'm afraid of swimming if I can't reach the bottom - silly, I know :)
That sunset is so pretty! Pity that they only last for a few minutes :)
Thank you for this nice comment :) You are right, the Mediterranean islands are amazing. I would love to visit Sicily and Corsica :)
Very very beautiful and green landscape photography you have done my friend.
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Aw. Xwejni Bay. That was the last beach we went to last time we were in Gozo. Before we left for the airport @phortun.
I also lived in an apartment,right on the beach, above the Horizon Restaurant the other side of the lump.
Many happy memories. 😁
Haha, I used to pass by the Horizon Restaurant almost every day :) I love the Xwejni Bay, it was our favorite swimming and snorkelling spot in the town :)
Wow, these are fantastic pictures you took. The landscape looks amazing!
Thanks :)
Další fotky do internetového cestovatelského deníčku ;-)
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Překvapivě zelené fotky ;)
Ještě jednou díky za tip na Gozo. Sice poletíme jen na otočku, ale jeden den na Gozo si vyčleníme.
Tak to jsem rád, že tam aspoň nakouknete :) Teď přes léto Gozo takhle zelené není, ale v tom říjnu už to bude určitě lepší ;)
Wow, absolutely amazing photographs.
I really like this pictures.
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