Cerulean waters, white sand beaches, hidden coves and bays, traditional villages, historic and megalithic sites are all to be found on the island of Malta which is one of the two inhabited islands that make up the Maltese archipelago that lies almost bang in the center of the Mediterranean and also includes the islands of Gozo, Comminotto, Filfla , Fungus Rock, Manoel Island, Commino and the Islands of St Paul.
Malta through the ages has been a strategic base for navigation as a result of which it has been visited by several civilizations the first of which existed here as early as the third millennium BC. Subsequently the island was also visited and occupied by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and of course the British. In fact the Maltese secured their independence from the British only in 1964.
Recharge your batteries at your holiday home in Qawra
Having been exposed to these various civilizations all of whom managed to leave their mark on the island, Malta is often described to be one big open-air museum as the island has tons of historic megalithic and Neolithic sites all of which enthrall and delight history buffs. However it is not history alone that draws the many summer visitors to Malta, the island is also renowned for its great natural beauty and is blessed with a warm and amiable climate. Moreover it is also well developed as a resort destination which is both alluring and fascinating to visitors who enjoy exploring this compact island and experiencing its many vibrant summer time fiestas which are held in honor of the patron saints in the many tiny traditional villages that dot the landscape of Malta. The island has several well developed tourist enclaves including its capital city of Valetta and other areas like Vittoriosa, Mdina, St Paul’s Bay, Bugibba, and Qawra.
The settlement of Qawra extends southwards from Bugibba and is part of the resort of St Paul’s Bay which is located on the North East part of the island. St Paul’s Bay derives its name from the shipwreck of St Paul in AD60. St Paul is believed to have been shipwrecked on St Paul’s Isles which are located in this stunning bay.
Well equipped Qawra holiday homes are perfect for a much needed break
The resort of Qawra is geared towards the pleasure seeking tourist and though it does not have its own white sand beach (the beach at Qawra is quite rocky) it has a well developed water front which is peppered with many hotels, restaurants and night clubs. The seafront at Qawra also offers many popular water sporting activities like banana boat and speed boat rides which are enjoyed immensely by its many sun-seeking visitors.
Your holiday home in Qawra affords you easy access to its waterfront
Qawra also has its own piece of Maltese history in the form of its Qawra Tower. The Qawra Tower which now houses a restaurant and a swimming pool was one of the fortifications built by the mediaeval order of the Knights of St John in 1637. The Knights of St John reigned supreme on the island of Malta for 270 years from 1530 onwards during which they used the island to staunchly defend Christendom.
If you in fact choose to holiday in Qawra, you have a wide variety of holiday homes to choose from. Most of these holiday homes are located within easily accessible resorts which are equipped with all the necessary amenities like swimming pools, health clubs, restaurants and snack bars, children’s play areas, Jacuzzi’s/ saunas etc. Many of these picturesque holiday homes also afford gorgeous views of the Mediterranean and are located in close proximity to Qawra’s busy animated sea front promenade.
So next time if you are looking for an easy getaway which would be a no-brainer to plan why not give Qawra on Malta a try?
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