This week will see the last cold days of winter through. Although the season will still have 21 days to run, the weather is normally milder in March.
With this in mind, the walks being organised by the Ramblers’ Association are along tracks inland, as much as possible away from exposed coastal areas, with some cultural content thrown in for spice.
At this time of year, valleys are filled with native flora in full flush before blooming as spring approaches. They also offer cover from biting winds and the cold elements.
Malta’s valleys are small but charming in their diversity of micro habitats as deep gorges open up to wider expanses of flat valley beds – about enough to relieve ramblers from the hubbub of development.
Tomorrow ramblers will start their walk from Siġġiewi centre, going towards Is-Salib tal-Għolja and then on to the High Ridge overlooking Fawwara towards Ġebel Ciantar.
Meanwhile on Sunday they will tackle a repeat walk that had to be cut short due to the heavy rain in the last season.
After walking around Manoel Island, participants will follow the water’s edge, through the Pinetum, visiting Sa Maison gardens and Hastings gardens in their way to catch the ferry back.
The walk tomorrow starts at 2pm, while that on Sunday starts at 9am. For further information visit the websites below or phone 9949 7080.
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