Embracing Malta

A few years ago in January I spent five amazing days on this Mediterranean island that was a delight in every respect. The weather was clement with temperatures averaging 20 degrees Celsius, and the sky treated us to the most spectacular sunsets. Even though it is one of the smallest countries in the world with the smallest capital in the EU, Malta gives you a taste of an extraordinarily rich history and cultural variety. The first in the series of photos from Malta was taken from the Valletta bastions. The view opens to Marsamxett Harbour with Manoel Island featuring a fort by the same name. I found the sky and the vast view captivating and decided to savour the place slowly without rushing to visit every tourist attraction listed in the guidebook.

During our stay there we were lucky to meet our Maltese friend, a Knight Of Malta, who showed us a few secret spots on the island, some of which I will share with you in my next Malta post.

The bellow button will take to the wondrous world of traditional Maltese music.

 

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75 responses to “Embracing Malta”

  1. I love this photo… and look forward to those to come… what a stunning place… with blogs like yours I’m getting to see bits of the world I’d never ever get to… thank you for the sharing…

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    1. I am grateful, Bulldog. I hope to be able to travel again. How is your neck now? Judging from your photos you seem well 🙂

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      1. I’m back to normal… did a bit of self Chiropractic work by mistake and all came right… thanks for asking…

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        1. Chripractic can be tricky even when done by professionals ;). I am glad to hear you are back to normal 🙂

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  2. Agree with you Malta absolutly worth visiting – amazing captured photo… 🙂

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    1. Not bad for January, eh? 😉

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      1. ‘hehehe’ – Malta is so far south. so here upnorth we call it the hot south… 🙂 😉

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        1. January can be cold and windy. We were really lucky 🙂

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          1. Winter of Malta almost like danish summer… 🙂

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  3. It looks stunning, I can barely imagine how nice the feeling of being there must have been. Very inviting, makes me want to go there too 🙂

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    1. Hi Laura 🙂 It was such an extraordinary change for us. When we left Zagreb, temperatures were around -8 Celsius and we came to Malta to 20 Celsius. I booked a room in the best hotel on the island with a 180 view (my friend got me a very generous discount :D) Everything was dreamy….

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  4. You’re on a roll, Paula- this is absolutely gorgeous! Exactly what I expect from a view. 🙂
    Funny thing is I’ve bookmarked a 4 day trip there in February. Don’t suppose I’ll get to go but I’d love to. The history has always intrigued.

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    1. Thanks, Jo. It is an extraordinary place, and I was lucky to see it in its best light in some wonderful company.

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  5. The postcard-perfect landscape. Lovely skies, too.

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    1. 🙂 I love the skies of Malta :). Grazie Alessandro. E sempre gioa vederti qui.

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  6. Wow Paula, that’s an incredible shot……it makes me want to go to Malta right now. Brilliant capture with the clouds radiating out from the old city.

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    1. Thank you very much, Seonaid. That day the light was perfect for photographing, which was not always the case. However, I will post more pictures soon to show some wonderful sights on Malta 🙂

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  7. Está este lugar en la lista de destinos de próxima ejecución, así que estaré atento a tus indicaciones y consejos…

    Y hablando de buenos consejos…

    Un beso de esos que se dan esperando una sonrisa en la mirada…

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    1. Me da gusto saber que lo estas considerando para uno de tus viajes :). Siempre estoy a tu dispocision, Josep. Ahora tengo “Travel” pagina en mi menu con varias destinaciones indicadas 🙂 Si, me hiciste sonreir. Un lunes sin preocupaciones. Besos, P.

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      1. Deleitándome de ti/contigo… quiero decir de tu apartado dedicado a los viajes… Italia, París, Córcega, Croacia y Malta… sin lugar a dudas destinos inolvidables…

        Besos de esos contenidos en una cómoda maleta…

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        1. 😀 en una comoda maleta 🙂 b7s Josep 🙂

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  8. Pretty Nice Shot…

    Waiting for the next post card from Malta.

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    1. 🙂 I hope not to disappoint with that Sreejith 🙂 There will be other places in the meantime. Thank you for coming to my place with this nice comment. Take care, Paula

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      1. Your shots are so beautiful, from where ever it be.

        Thoroughly enjoyed the feather touch in clouds.

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  9. Wow! fantastic photo Paula! I really love this.
    The only minor adjustment I would have done, would have been to clone out the tiny black dot between the skies and the buildings on the right side. (and perhaps the little boat as well).

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    1. Yes, I know :D, but I don’t bother that much. I will post some crappy photos too, just because … (I need to be active for my sanity)

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      1. Well, this is definitely NOT a crappy photo!
        As you saw on my “WPC:Habit” post on artishorseshit I’m not afraid of crappy photos 🙂

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  10. Fantastic photo. It looks very picturesque.

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    1. I am happy with your comment LD 🙂 Thank you 🙂

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  11. Excellent review about Malta Paula.. Well done! 🙂 .. Photo came really good as well! What do you expect from a female Croatian photographer with a good artistic eye :-)..

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    1. Thank you 🙂 🙂

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  12. 20 degrees Celsius in January 🙂 The composition, perspective, colors of the sky and water, and buildings made a perfect and beautiful photo! And, It was a few years ago?
    Buon lunedi 🙂

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    1. to you too Amy. Thank you xx

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      1. Thank you for the beautiful post, Paula 🙂

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      2. Thank you for the beautiful post, Paula 🙂

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        1. You are such a sweet friend, Amy. I am sorry for my brief answers. If I dont’ see your posts right away it is because I am having some ugly problems now 😦 and am really upset. {{{hugs}}}

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          1. Somehow, I sensed it… {{{hugs}}}
            I post this quote on my wall in my office “There are things we don’t want to happen, but have to accept. Thanks we don’t want to know, but have to learn. And people we can’t live without but have to let go. — Jennifer Jareau (This may not be helpful to you right now…) Take care Paula.

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            1. You thinking of me is helping a lot. I will get in touch as soon as I can. Thank you, my dear Amy.

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              1. Yes, I’m thinking of you, today and yesterday… Maybe I’ve sensed something that I don’t know about. But, do take care of yourself.

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              2. I meant to say I thought about you yesterday…

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                1. Thank you for everything, Amy.

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  13. A magnificent spread where it all seems to be coming together in dynamic serenity!

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    1. Where do you come up with these wonderfully crafted comments :). You make me smile, Patti 🙂

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  14. So touched by your beautiful post on Malta. I am so pleased you chose to write about this rich and beautiful country. I have a very deep love and respect for Malta; a fascinating place with extraordinary people. Thank you for this – so looking forward to more.

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    1. I’m happy to read this 🙂 Thank you.

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  15. What a wonderful photo Paula, I’m looking forward to your next post about Malta so I can “armchair” travel the world through your eyes. 🙂

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  16. Wow! Fabulous photo-looks beautiful-never been there! 😉

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  17. Geez, Paula. You stunned us with that excellent shot! Can you not always do that?

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    1. I thought I always did that, don’t I? 😀

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  18. Looks so professional, perfect pic.

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    1. This is very nice to read L 🙂 As you may have read above my comments section, I like to read feedback and have removed “likes” from my blog cause they lack in the interaction that I am looking for with other bloggers 🙂 So I really appreciate your comment. Thank you. 🙂

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      1. Oh…. I was wondering because there is no like button…now I know! 🙂

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        1. And I have just added a new page to my Menu – Interaction where I explain this 🙂

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      2. It’s not even about interaction is that they represent nothing. Seeing comment have +12 or -2 tells isn’t useful information for anyone, readers or blog owner. But can upset some ppl that think “why does this post have +12 if I disagree with it or why does this post have -2 if I agree with it. Being upset is not fun.

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  19. Absolutely awsome!!!! Love it Paula!!!

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    1. Muchas gracias, Ilargia 🙂 Espero que tengas un buena tarde. Saludos!

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  20. Really looks terrific and nice in January too.

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    1. We were lucky 🙂

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  21. I am headed to Malta in 8 days. Great photo.

    Do have any special recommendations?

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    1. Just to enjoy it :). Try to go to Gozo if you have a chance!

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    You answered my question already” Valletta bastions” looking forward to more !

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  23. What a magnificient view! Great job, Paula:)

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  24. I would embrace and kiss Malta if ever. That picture shows the pulchritude of the four elements not only literally but metaphorically–if you may.

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    1. 🙂 Fire in the sky? You are right. Some of its sunsets really show the fire…. It seems like the most “complete” place I have ever visited.

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  25. Gorgeous detail when looked at large, and that that sky is definitely astounding in this image.

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  26. One thing is for sure in my quest to catch up with all that I’ve missed. Every time I check out a post I know I’m going to be pleasantly surprised with an excellent photo. Thanks for the eye candy.

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    1. Awww. You would love it over there… Plenty of opportunities for diving in the purest sea in Europe too, not that I tried in January 😉

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    Inspired and pretty

    This is such a beautiful photo, breathtaking !

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  28. Lovely, and the music is a great addition to the post. Thank you.
    BB

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    1. Thank you very much BB 🙂

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  29. A real treat Paula – Love the photo – the light is wonderful! XXX

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  30. You wrote a lovely posts about Malta dear. I and my husband live in Malta and every day we can explore our little place and discovery a lot of things about our past, nature, etc. 😀

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  31. Nice music for such a wonderful panorama. I enjoyed Malta very much. It is perfect in wintertime for cultural visits. Thumbs up Paula!

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