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Could this be the one?
06092 days
by Emma
in Living in Malta
We’ve seen a few more flats and penthouses today and we finally found something that could work.
We want a “breathtaking, unobstructed view”, large terrace with evening sun, peace and quiet and it must be a good area for walking Gizmo.
So, this penthouse shell we saw today is situated in Baħrija, a small village far away from stress, people, noise. I felt very relaxed out here and the there is a large open space just outside the house where we can let Gizmo run free. The view are really nice and I would probably have my pentax ready at all times, to capture the beauty.
The penthouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (main + en-suite), combined kitchen/dining/living with a large terrace. From the terrace the view over Comino and Gozo is fantastic. There is also a small area that could be a good spot for a washing machine. On the back there is a smaller balcony/terrace with sun all day long.
View from the front terrace
Checking the view from Il-Fawwara, near Dingli cliffs
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Dingli cliffs was the next viewpoint on our sightseeing tour with Aida and Frippe. Just on the side of Dingli cliffs is Il-Fawwara, a place a like a lot. It’s peace and quiet there and amazing views over cliffs and the sea. This is a good spot to watch the sunset from.
Today I noticed something I haven’t seen on my previous visits to Il-Fawwara: the word NAZAE written in stones in a short piece of stone wall. I’ve googled it, but can not find any explanations.
The word NAZAE written with stones
Another thing I noticed for the first time today is that you can see the white tent protecting the megalithic temple Ħaġar Qim from here.
Ħaġar Qim is protected with a big tent
View over Il-Fawwara and Filfla island
Sunset at Il-Fawwara
Aida and Frippe watching the sunset at Il-Fawwara
Filfla island in the evening
Sunset at Il-Fawwara
Sightseeing tour continues in Għar Lapsi
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Some people swimming at Għar Lapsi
The police station in Għar Lapsi is so cute!
Oh, a balcony… just what I expected to find on the cliff side
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Interesting spot for a balcony
Blue Grotto
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Blue Grotto
In the afternoon we took 2 of our collegues from Sweden (Aida and Frippe) for a sightseeing tour to the south side of the island. First we went to Blue Grotto and took some photos from the viewpoint just opposite the cave. Between Blue Grotto and Filfla island they are drilling for oil.
Oil rig between Blue Grotto and Filfla island
No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6…
06095 days
by Emma
in Living in Malta
We saw another 2 flats in Mellieha. One of them had a balcony or terrace for every room! Cool.. but a waste of space in my opinion. The living space was small and since there were 3 (!) big terraces already, the balconies would probably not ever be used.
Flat 2 terrace
Flat 2 with 3 balconies and 3 terraces
In the 3rd flat the kitchen and bathrooms were already finished. They are usually not included when the sell new flats.
Bathtube in flat 3
Kitchen in flat 3
Next flat was located in Manikata. Nice location on the countryside. But. The terrace and livingroom was facing a stone landscape. Well, not that bad maybe… but it felt wrong to have the sea view at the back… and also, there was a house just in the middle of the beautiful seaview. Too bad…
Manikata - view from front terrace
Manikata - view from back balcony
The flat was in shell form. Not finished in other words. When we were out on the terrace we heard a dog barking. It was the neighbour’s dog. Hehe, I guess he and Gizmo would bark at each other all day long if we lived there!
Manikata - neighbour dog
Manikata - not finished livingroom
After Manikata we moved on to Mgarr and saw two more flats. But nothing interesting.
Looking @ penthouses in Mellieha
06095 days
by Emma
in Living in Malta
The hunt for the most fabulous penthouse ever continued today when we went to Mellieha. The first one was nice. Big terrace with niiiice view all the way to Gozo.
- View over Gozo
Another thunderstorm
06098 days
by Emma
in Living in Malta
Tonight there was another thunderstorm. I think it’s magic! I love thunderstorms… well, at least in a distance.
But Gizmo does not like them. Oh boy, is he afraid or what?!
Thunderstorm with a lot of lightning