Qawra Resort, Malta
In need of some winter sun? Why not visit the warm Island of Malta. Situated on the North of the Island, the area known as Qawra, runs from Bugibba to Salina Bay. Qawra is an ideal base for your Maltese holiday.
How to spend your time in Qawra
Like many of the coastal resorts in Malta, Qawra’s beaches are rocky rather than sandy, but the shoreline is shallow and clean. Popular activities include scuba diving – local lessons are reasonably priced and tuition is paced to suit you. You can also try parascending or sky-diving if you like heights!
Qawra has a choice of restaurants and a few bars on its main street, and the fresh fish is really fresh! Maltese food is simple and flavoursome – rabbit braised in wine with home made chips is hard to beat. The Maltese like to eat out, so look for places where the local people are eating – it’s a good indication of a quality restaurant.
There are several small night clubs in Qawra and cabs are reasonably priced if you want to go further afield.
Malta may be compact. but there is a lot to see, and it’s easy to travel from Qawra to other parts of the Island. You can hire a car or better still, catch one of the legendary old Leyland Buses, which travel all over the Island. Most drivers have religious photographs or a large cruxifix at the front of their bus, and many people leave a sweet for the driver when disembarking. Maltese people still regard British people in a good light and are very courteous and helpful – this sense of kinship has existed ever since British Warships broke the German blockade of Malta. The Maltese people suffered during WW II and were in dire need of food and medical supplies before the blockade was broken.
Excursions are plentiful – nearby Mellieha Bay and St Pauls have fine sandy beaches, or you could catch a boat over to Gozo, another Maltese Island. Medina, the medieval fortress in the centre of the Malta is home to a small population, and more recently, to tiny specialist shops, providing high class souvenirs and art work. At sunset, the fortress is lit up by antique wall lamps, a reminder of a more elegant age.
Valletta, Malta’s key historical port is an exceptional part of the Island. Tourists are drawn to its magnificent medieval churches, imposing city walls, botanical gardens, marina and sites of archaeological interest. Be prepared for a lot of walking. Valletta’s winding streets are full of interesting family run shops, old coffee bars, and marvellous buildings, so you can easily spend a couple of days strolling through this beautiful city.
Qawra is a great base for a holiday – look out for special Malta holiday deals to save your pennies!