Category Archives: Day Walks
Borġ in-Nadur, Wied Żembaq and Wied Qoton
This Harrison Lewis walk was led by Barbara. Although we started by the sea at St George’s bay, Birżebbuġa this was a country walk exploring the quiet valleys of Wied Żembaq (“Jasmine Valley”) and Wied Qoton (“Cotton Valley”. Our first … Continue reading
Valetta: Around the Laparelli Bastions
This was a Harrison Lewis group walk led by Andy and Jenny. We circumnavigated Valletta, for most of the way keeping close to the original city bastions. In addition to a great deal of money, Pope Pius V sent to … Continue reading
Għar Lapsi Circuit
This was a Harrison Lewis group walk which was led by Dianne and myself. We had agonised somewhat over the route, which was quite challenging We almost called it off the day before because rain was forecast and we were … Continue reading
Xemxija Hill and Mistra Bay
This Harrison Lewis walk was led by Anne. The route was from Xemxija, at the innermost point of St Paul’s Bay, up onto the hill behind the village, where we encountered a range of interesting features: 3 Punic/Roman apiaries Arguably … Continue reading
Red Tower & Paradise Bay
This was another excellent Harrison Lewis walk led by James. We met at the St Agatha’s Tower, more commonly referred to as the Red Tower. This tower is more like a mini-fort, built in the style of the Wignacourt Towers, … Continue reading