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Blue Grotto - Wied iz-Zurrieq is a picturesque inlet at the end of a spectacular rugged valley leading down to the sea. It serves as a small harbour for fishermen from nearby Zurrieq. From the inlet, you can take a short boat trip to a local beauty spot, the Blue Grotto. The Grotto is in fact an arched hollow denting the sheer cliffs. Nearby are a series of small, natural caves, which provide some beautiful light effects. The cave ceilings mirror the brilliant phosphorescent colours of the underwater flora. The best time to view is early in the morning and when the waters are calm. Boat trips run from 8am to 4pm daily in summer, weather permitting and last around 25 minutes.

Dingli - The village of Dingli lies on a plateau some 250 metres above sea level just in land from the spectacular Dingli Cliffs. The area provides not only open sea views over the tiny, uninhabited isle of Fifla, but also an excellent vantage point over Malta. From the cliffs there are views inland of nearby Buskett Gardens and Verdala Palace. The countryside here is ideal for walking. Dingli today is a quiet, rural area though in late medieval times it was one of Malta's largest parishes. The parish church of St Mary, originally built in 1678, dominates the skyline. The streets around it are narrow and winding and typical of an old agricultural village. Perched on the cliff top is the smaller wayside chapel of St Mary Magdalene, dating from 1646. Within the limits of Dingli are several prehistoric sites: the so-called `cart ruts', unexplained parallel tracks hewn in the rock; and several megalithic structures.

Dingli Cliffs are an impressive sight, especially if view them from sea level on an island cruise. They are the Island's natural fortress, one bastion the Knights did not have to build to protect themselves. From the cliff tops, one of the most striking views and sheerest drops is just west of Dingli village. Another atmospheric view is over to the uninhabited isle of Fifla. The tiny chapel of St Mary Madgalene perched on the edge marks the highest point on the Maltese Islands, some 250 metres above sea level. Below the cliffs, where the land slopes before plummeting again, farmers have managed over the centuries to cultivate tiny terraced fields. The cliffs extend well beyond Dingli village. The south-westerly stretch takes in the evocative heights of Buxih, Fawwara, Ghar Lapsi and Munqar, above the sea at Blue Grotto. Dingli Cliffs seem to exude a mysterious charm especially late evening on calm summer days when the sunsets here can be dramatic. Following recent restoration works, this historic building is now used as a Government Guest Palace.

Hagar Qim, discovered under rubble in 1839, dates from around 2400 - 2000 B.C. The largest megalith at Hagar Qim is some seven metres high and weights around 20 tons. Much of interest has been unearthed at Hagar Qim, notably a decorated pillar altar, two table-altars and some of the `fat lady' statues on display in the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. The site itself has connotations with a kind of fertility cult. Another aspect of Hagar Qim is the small, three-apse structure near the temple - this may have been the quarters of the temple's priest. Other temple ruins stand a few metres away from the main temple. The Mnajdra Temple group stands isolated, about 600 metres further down cliff top. Mnajdra is made up of two sizeable temples and is thought to date from around 3400B.C. The temple construction shows the great skill of its builders. The concave, corbelled form of the walls indicates some sort of domed structure as roof. The third temple at Mnajdra is perhaps the finest surviving temple in Malta. The masonry shows intricate knowledge of building techniques and excellent workmanship. The spiral carvings and decorated, pitted slabs give an exceptional aspect to this remarkable site. The ruins of Mnajdra yielded valuable relics - stone and clay statuettes, shell and stone ornaments, flint tools and decorated earthenware. The lack of any metal objects here and at other similar temples is evidence of its Neolithic origin.

Mellieha is a rural village and tourist resort in the Northwestern part of Malta and derives its name from the Semitic root 'm-l-h' which in Arabic means salt. The name was probably derived from the ancient Punic and Roman salt-terns; historians indicated as lying adjacent to the large sandy bay at the foot of the village.

Today, Mellieha is one of Malta's most picturesque tourist destinations. The town centre boasts of various hotels, fine restaurants and traditional cute shops. It has a majestic baroque church (built in late 19th century) and various cultural organisations, including band clubs, sports clubs, an orchestra, various religious societies, a parish community centre and an environmental pressure group. 

Popeye Village is the original film set of the seventies film starring Robin Williams. Nowadays this place is very popular with tourists. The film set can be used for various types of team building events & activities for the Conference & Incentive clients

Links to Maltese Cities and Towns

Valletta

Sliema, ST. Julian’s and Paceville

Mdina, Rabat, Mosta, Ta Qali and Dingli

Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua

Bugibba, Qawra and St. Paul’s Bay

Fishing Villages – Marsaxlokk, Marsascala and Birzebbugia

Other towns and cities in Malta

Gozo & Comino