Save Ramla Bay (1)

The natural beauty of Ramla Bay, which was named by the Times of London as one of the best beaches in Europe, is complemented by the landscape on both sides.

On the Nadur side there is Rdum il-Kbir with Mixta Cave at the top. High up on the Xaghra side lies Calypso's Cave which is believed to have housed the nymph in Homer's Odyssey.

The views from these two places, together with the iridescent blue sea and the distinctive fiery orange colour of the sandy beach, makes Ramla Bay the best and most popular beach in the Maltese islands.

All this natural splendour will be ruined by the proposed full development of the hilly slope below Calypso's Cave (PA 07902/05) which will be discussed by the Mepa board today. About 40 "dwelling units with pools" - the modern euphemism for villas - are planned.

Mepa has the sacrosanct duty to protect this landscape for future generations. Don't we have limits on land developers who don't care about the natural charm of our island? At all costs, we can't lose the loveliness of Ramla Bay.