#kemmuna

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one-day trekking around Comino Island ( Malta ) 

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Mediterranean Gem - Comino

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A Week in Paradise: Exploring the Enchanting Island of Malta

Welcome to Malta! As we stepped off the plane and into the warm Mediterranean breeze, we knew we were in for a magical week.

Malta is an archipelago of coralline limestone, located in Europe, in the Mediterranean Sea, and northeast of Africa.There are 18 uninhabited islands forming part of the archipelago, and three inhabited - Malta, Gozo (Għawdex) and Comino (Kemmuna) with a population of (2023 est.) 538,200 people. 

If you're a summer lover like us, this is the perfect destination for you. Malta has a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers, warm and sporadically wet autumns, and short cool winters with adequate rainfall.

If we compare, we could say that the climate is similar to the northern of Chile, since it is characterized being dry and hot

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🇨🇳 2️⃣1️⃣ 21 Chino - 中文 - Chinese 我沒有 #憤怒 反對 他們 我的憤怒是針對他的 #是時候把你放在我身邊了，＃晚的 🇭🇺 2️⃣2️⃣ 22 Húngaro - magyar - Hungarian nekem nincs #harag ellenük a haragom ellene van #ideje mellém ültetni, #késő 🇮🇸 2️⃣3️⃣ 23 Islandés - íslenska - Icelandic ég hef ekki #reiði gegn þeim reiði mín er gegn honum #tími til að setja þig við hliðina á mér, #seint 🇮🇳 2️⃣4️⃣ 24 Hindú - हिन्दी - Hindi मैं नहीं #उन पर मेरा क्रोध उस पर भड़का है #वक्त आ गया है तुझे अपने पास रखने का, #स्वर्गीय 🇮🇩 2️⃣5️⃣ 25 Indonesio - bahasa Indonesia - Indonesian aku belum #kemarahan terhadap mereka kemarahan saya terhadapnya #waktunya menempatkanmu di sampingku, #terlambat 🇮🇱 2️⃣6️⃣ 26 Hebreo - עִבְרִית‎, Ivrit - Hebrew אני לא #זעם עליהם הכעס שלי נגדו #זמן לשים אותך לידי, #מאוחר 🇮🇹 2️⃣7️⃣ 27 Italiano - italiano - Italian Non ho #rabbia contro di loro la mia rabbia è contro di lui #tempo di metterti accanto a me, #tardi 🇯🇵 2️⃣8️⃣ 28 Japones - 日本語, Nihongo - Japanese していません #彼らに対する怒り 私の怒りは彼に対するものです #あなたを私の隣に置く時が来ました #遅い 🇰🇿 2️⃣9️⃣ 29 Kazajo - қазақ - Kazakh Мен істеген жоқпын Оларға #ашу менің ашуым оған #сені жаныма қоятын уақыт, #кеш 🇰🇪 🇹🇿 🇺🇬 3️⃣0️⃣ 30 Suajili - Kiswahili - Swahili bado sijafanya #ghadhabu juu yao hasira yangu iko juu yake #wakati wa kukuweka karibu yangu, #marehemu (en Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnIudmvNlmc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[watchyourtrash]

Nagyon zavaros itt a víz, nem túl szép a színe..

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#malta #comino #kemmuna #bluelagoon https://www.instagram.com/p/ChjjD_js7FwRzChh4jsDqdY7A5AZyf00zNxsL40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#Throwback to a #fantastically #sunny #day at #Kemmuna ☀️😎🏖️ #sea #summer #Comino #Malta #bliss #sun #swim

[r-memorie]

早起きして行って正解で抜群の透明度を堪能できた。お昼前にはツアー客がどんどん上陸し芋洗い状態になったため退散 #Medina #Malta #comino #cominoisland #kemmuna #kemmunaisland#bluelagoon #コミノ島 #コミノ島フェリー #コミノ島ブルーラグーン #ブルーラグーン #マルタ共和国 #マルタ島 #母娘旅 #抜群の透明度 Aug. 2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/B6rkEIwhiCK/?igshid=1l8eoswymkhaq

[wanderinggoy]

Kemmuna (2016)

[mediaropa]

The Humble City of Valletta, Most Proud

Malta’s capital, “il-Belt” in Maltese but commonly known as Valletta (a UNESCO World Heritage site) is on Malta, the larger of the two principal islands, from which the republic takes its name. The second largest island, Gozo, is a short ferry ride from Cirkewwa on Malta’s northwest coast to Mgarr. The ferry by-passes Kemmuna, the third largest island, which, like about fifteen other tiny islands, does not have a permanent town, though it does boast ‘The Chapel of Our Lady’s Return from Egypt.’ The Order of St. John gave Valletta the name Humilissima Civitas Valletta (Most humble city of Valletta), after the Grand Master, Jean de Vallette, who founded it. However, Valletta earned a quite contrary nick-name, used by some of Europe’s royalty, Superbissima (proudest), presumably because of its grandeur and pride of place. The tunnel up to the main city from the harbor, the cathedral, and a street view (below), provide some basis for believing the nickname.

Photos:

1.View of Marsamxett Harbor from upper city

2. St. John’s Co-cathedral, inside

3. Tunnel to Valletta

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Rodent Skull - Abandoned Pig Farm - Comino

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Things to do in Malta on a sunny winter break!

Are you questioning about what there’s to do in sun-soaked Malta within the winter? The islands are excellent for having fun with a sunny metropolis break or an action-packed vacation, as there are all types of issues to do in Malta, even in the midst of winter. You can even go to the cultural and historic sights, rejoice with locals at all types of cultural occasions and, after all, pattern the scrumptious delicacies!

The Republic of Malta is a small island nation within the Mediterranean Sea consisting of three islands: Malta (Malta), Gozo (Għawdex) and Comino (Kemmuna). They’re situated between Sicily and the coast of North Africa. 

Malta climate throughout the winter 

Thanks its very southern location, the temperatures in Malta are nice even throughout the winter months. From October to March, there are a mean of 196 hours of sunshine each month, with a mean temperature of round 18 levels. So it’s the proper vacation spot when you’re on the lookout for a sunny spot to flee from wintery climate.  

Sunny metropolis breaks in your Malta vacation

Valletta & the Three Cities

At solely 0.eight km², Valletta is the smallest European capital. Due to its spectacular buildings and structure, all the metropolis of Valletta is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Web site, which suggests there are many issues to find. And the very best half is which you could discover every little thing on foot, as there aren’t any lengthy distances in Valletta!

Valletta was additionally named one of many European Capitals of Tradition in 2018, which remains to be mirrored in varied occasions all 12 months spherical. (You may learn extra about cultural occasions in Malta in a while on this article). 

On the opposite facet of the harbour Valletta overlooks, you’ll discover the Three Cities, in any other case often known as the cradle of Maltese historical past. Whereas many guests concentrate on their large sister Valletta, you may go to Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua to get an genuine style of the native life-style, in addition to a glimpse into Malta’s maritime historical past.

Mdina

The spectacular metropolis of Mdina is the  former capital of Malta. The historical past of this historic fortress dates again greater than 4000 years. Stroll round its slender streets and also you’ll really feel such as you’ve been transported again to the Center Ages. Although it has solely 243 inhabitants, you may nonetheless discover loads of cafés and eating places to take pleasure in throughout your go to. At night time, Mdina turns into the “the silent metropolis“, because it’s identified due to its strict noise restrictions.  When you’re visiting Mdina, you also needs to take the possibility to go to close by Rabat. 

By the best way, when you’ve watched Sport of Thrones, chances are you’ll discover that the town gates of Mdina look acquainted. That’s as a result of it was the filming location for the collection’ fictional capital metropolis of King’s Touchdown within the first season. 

And if you wish to be taught extra concerning the cities of Malta, you may learn extra right here. 

Issues to do in Malta: Cultural & historic websites

In Malta, there are such a lot of issues to see and try this it’s unimaginable to cowl every little thing on this article. We’ll present you some highlights, however after all there are lots of extra historic websites to see in your Malta vacation. 

Grandmasters’ Palace

The Grandmasters’ Palace in Valletta was constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries. it presently homes the office of the President of Malta. It’s often known as The Palace (Il-Palazz). Elements of the gorgeous constructing are open to guests as a museum, together with the very spectacular State Rooms and the Palace Armoury. You may be taught loads about Malta’s historical past right here. 

UNESCO Heritage: 

In whole, there are three websites on Malta’s islands that belong to the UNESCO World Heritage Record. As we talked about earlier, the town of Valletta is one in every of them. It’s joined on the listing by the Megalithic Temples and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum. 

Courting again to round 5200 B.C., a peerless, temple-building civilisation inhabited the islands of Malta for over three millennia. They left behind the megalithic temples of Malta and Gozo, the oldest identified free-standing buildings on the earth!

Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum & Ġgantija Temples

When travelling to Malta, the well-known Hypogeum is without doubt one of the sights you shouldn’t miss. This unbelievable underground cave was constructed greater than 5000 years in the past and lots of archaeological artifacts have been discovered right here since. 

The Ġgantija Temples on Gozo Island had been in-built the identical period, round 3600 – 3200 B.C. The temples had been so big that later inhabitants of Malta believed they’d been constructed by giants, which is how they acquired the title “Ġgantija” (actually “Giants’ Tower”). 

Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra Temples

Within the village of Qrendi within the southwest of Malta, you’ll discover the wonderful temples Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra. They’re situated on a hill close to the coast with nice views of the small island Filfla, giving the entire web site a really distinctive ambiance.  Right here, you’ll discover one of many best-preserved temples on the island, despite the fact that it dates again to between 3600 and 3200 B.C. 

Study extra about Malta’s UNESCO World Heritage Websites right here.

Lively holidays in Malta for journey seekers 

Malta has additionally loads to supply for many who love lively holidays and travellers who like slightly little bit of journey. Whether or not you wish to hike, go on bike rides or take pleasure in water sports activities, you are able to do all of it in Malta. 

Boat journey to the Blue Grotto of Malta

Very close to Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, you’ll discover the well-known Blue Grotto of Malta. It’s a spectacular system of six sea caverns and a really spectacular primary arch, beneath which flows extremely blue water. That is undoubtedly one of many must-sees on any journey to Malta.

You may watch it from a viewpoint on the shoreline near Qrendi, however we extremely suggest taking a boat journey that can take you proper  into the Blue Grotto for an unforgettable expertise!

Biking and strolling in Malta

For these of you who love mountaineering and biking, Malta is the proper vacation spot throughout the winter months. Due to its average temperatures and plentiful sunny days, the climate is nice for exploring the islands by strolling or biking. 

On all three islands (Malta, Gozo and Comino) you’ll discover a number of trails and paths to discover Malta’s surprisingly inexperienced and flowery winter landscapes. They’ll take you alongside spectacular coastlines, light valleys and gorgeous historic websites. Discover extra particulars about strolling and biking routes right here.

Diving & Historic Wreck Websites in Malta

For divers and adventurers, Malta is slightly slice of paradise. Due to years of  underwater archaeological expeditions, now you can go diving and discover many historic wreck websites. They vary from a 4500 year-old Phoenician shipwreck to battleships from WWI. There are a number of licensed diving centres that organise diving journeys to the official Heritage Malta wreck websites. Ensure you guide your expertise with one in every of them.

Don’t miss these occasions in Malta throughout winter

Carnival in February

February is when Carnival takes place everywhere in the world, together with in Malta! The principle motion takes place in Valletta, however you’ll discover celebrations everywhere in the islands throughout Carnival week. Don’t miss the events in Paceville, the largest nightlife hub in Malta. 

Valletta Baroque Competition

From January 10th-25th 2020, the eighth version of the Valletta Baroque Competition takes place in Malta. The pageant provides you the possibility to see and, extra importantly, hearken to top-class artists from Malta and overseas enjoying songs from Monteverdi to Bach and past!

Malta Worldwide Choir Competition

In March 2020, from the fifth to the eighth, the 24th Worldwide Choir Competition is going on in Malta. Choirs from everywhere in the world will carry out, and this 12 months there might be two competitions: one for gospel choirs and the opposite for present choirs. When you’re travelling to Malta in March, be sure to don’t miss this wonderful occasion!

Gastronomy – Maltese foods and drinks

A part of attending to know a rustic is attempting the native meals and drinks. It’s the best and most pure option to be taught concerning the tradition and folks. And in Malta there are such a lot of scrumptious issues to strive, you’ll need to be sure to go along with an urge for food!

Conventional delicacies meets Mediterranean cookery

Conventional Maltese dishes incorporate influences from the various totally different civilisations which have occupied the small nation all through its historical past. Over the centuries, the individuals of Malta have created a scrumptious delicacies that features a tasteful mixture of components and spices. Naturally, its location on the Mediterranean Sea has a giant affect on Malta’s delicacies too, so that you’ll discover loads of seafood on the menu right here. 

Among the most well-known conventional meals are lampuki pie (fish pie), kapunata (Maltese ratatouille), bigilla (a pâté created from beans and garlic), hobz biz-zejt (open-faced sandwiches with olive oil, tomatoes, tuna, onions, garlic & carpers), aljotta (fish soup) and kannoli (a crispy dessert pastry full of ricotta).  Why not strive a couple of in your journey? 

If you wish to be taught extra concerning the evolution of Malta’s meals over the centuries, take a look at the spectacular Style Historical past challenge from Heritage Malta!

Maltese wine & vineyards

To get the complete flavour of Maltese delicacies, your meal needs to be accompanied by a glass of wealthy pink or chilled white wine. And what’s a greater pairing for native meals than native wine? There are many vineyards in Malta and a number of other internationally-recognised grapes develop right here, corresponding to merlot, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc. You can even take pleasure in native varieties corresponding to Gellewza and Ghirghentina, each of which produce scrumptious wines.

If you wish to be taught extra concerning the historical past of Maltese winemakers and expertise the top-notch high quality of their wines, we suggest becoming a member of a guided tour and wine tasting at one in every of Malta’s wineries. 

Flights to Malta

The very best, most cost-effective and best option to get to Malta is by aircraft. From London to Valletta it takes slightly over three hours. 

Now, all it’s essential to do is guide your flight to Malta to have your very personal distinctive experiences on these unbelievable islands!

And if you wish to be taught much more about these unbelievable islands, you may learn extra right here.

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MOI, J’AI DIT BIZERTE ? COMME C’EST BIZERTE...

Partis de notre marina maltaise le dimanche 18/08/2019 vers 14 h, nous avons terminé notre amarrage “cul à quai” sur “pendilles” le mercredi 21/08/2019 vers 10 h, dans l’unique marina de ce port tunisien, après une traversée sans aucun problème mais avec du roulis...

Nous sommes d’abord repassés par la douane et l’immigration avant de vraiment quitter l’île de Malte vers 15 h en allant sur Gozo au moteur puis au genaker seul, Bbd amures ; nous avons alors effectué un “empannage” (virement lof pour lof càd au vent arrière) afin de passer Tbd amures pour évoluer entre les îles de Malte et de Comino (Kemmuna) puis entre Malte et Gozo

Voici, en passant, une vue des belles falaises de Gozo

juste avant le coucher du soleil

Nous avons continué au genaker seul, avant de mettre le moteur durant la nuit : peu de vent et beaucoup de houle. Nous avons suivi, toujours au genaker seul, une route passant par le sud de l’île italienne de Pantelleria (Oh ! Carole...) qui fut doublée au moteur la 2ème nuit, comme vous pouvez le voir...

Comme on peut s’en rendre compte sur la carte ci-dessous, nous étions très au nord de l’île italienne de Lampedusa, de triste renommée. Puis nous avons remonté au genaker seul et Tbd amures le canal de Pantelleria situé entre l’île du même nom et la Tunisie. Enfin, la dernière nuit, nous avons navigué au génois seul (plus ou moins déroulé) Bbd amures pour arriver à Bizerte

Voici une vue obtenue en arrivant sur Bizerte

Rappel de vocabulaire :

- le bateau est amarré “cul à quai” quand il est perpendiculaire au quai et que son arrière est du côté du quai

-une “pendille” est un cordage relié perpendiculairement à une énorme et très lourde chaîne-mère qui repose sur le fond du port. On tend ce cordage et on le fixe sur un taquet avant, afin de tirer le bateau vers l’avant ; normalement, il y a une pendille pour Bbd (Bâbord) et une pendille pour Tbd (Tribord) ; mais parfois, il faut se débrouiller avec une seule pendille...

- le genaker est une grande voile légère sorte de mélange entre un génois dont il a la forme et un spi(naker) dont il adopte la structure légère ; elle permet d’avancer par petit temps, càd avec peu de vent

- “Bbd amûres” signifie que le vent souffle de notre gauche quand on regarde vers l’avant du voilier qui fait route grâce au vent

N.B. J’allais oublier nos passagers clandestins temporaires qui se sont arrêtés pour souffler un peu (il y en avait trois comme ça)

[watchyourtrash]

We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us. 🍃 🛥 🌊

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#comino #malta #kemmuna #bluelagoon https://www.instagram.com/p/ChiCzGUt15x5Et9hVbjQcNWOyTg-Az9SUpq1FA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Malta, 10 Shilling, 1940.

#malta #banknotes #banknote #oldbanknotes #europe #lavaleta #birkirkara #mlt #kemmuna #gozoisland