Mistra Bay to Mellieha Bay
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As you have probably realised by now we had developed an infatuation with this corner of Malta. We definitely must have because on the hot day we were enjoying most of the locals, and certainly the visitors, would have considered it stupid to ascend such a path for fun. But we enjoyed it. We were as impressed with the views as much as we had been on our first walk in this area, and needless to say Anne was still drooling over the flowers. At the top of this ascent, we could see across the fields to the desolate Fort Campbell. However, we took the path towards the "Palace" and then went left away from it following the road towards Mellieha.
The view across the
flower filled countryside towards Fort
Campbell.
We were looking for a path on the right that would
go down to Mgiebah/Selmun Bay, the one that the
"quartet" I met on an earlier walk had missed.
There was a path going east from the Palace but I
had read that there was one opposite the little
church, which was only a short distance away. On
reaching the church we turned right, passing close
to some houses. Soon we were in open country again
with views of the "Palace " to our right and
Mellieha Town to our left. On reaching a crossing
of paths we realised that the right path would take
us back towards Selmun Palace, which was probably
less than a quarter of a mile away. Straight on
would have taken us to Mgiebah/Selmun Bay. Next
time we come to Malta I am definitely going to walk
this path and I don’t think Anne will take much
encouraging to accompany me.
Selmun Palace with its namesake hotel to the left.
This view was taken near the path to the Mgiebah
Valley.
I read somewhere that the Mgiebah Valley, which
this track goes through, is noted for its market
gardening and certainly the views make it a must
for the future. But this time we turned left, on to
the path, which took us to Mellieha Town. The route
was very straight forward. We followed the path to
a road. Turned left and within about a third of a
mile reached the main road that passed through
Mellieha Town, almost opposite the Belle Vue
Bakery. Needless to say we went inside to see if
anything took our fancy but in the end decided to
follow the main road into the town proper and get
one of the previously mentioned loaves of tuna,
onions and olives from George’s, the bakery that we
tend to favour. However, before eating this fare it
was necessary to visit a few Mellieha jewellers’
shops before taking the road down to Mellieha Bay
where we found a quiet little spot by the sea to
enjoy our food.
The view on the way
from Mellieha Town to Mellieha Bay.
The Red Tower can be seen in the background.
The way back was very easy. We just walked along
the bay until we reached a bus stop and caught a
Number 45 back to St Paul’s Bay. It had been a very
enjoyable excursion.
The number 45 Bus on
its route down hill from Mellieha Town to Mellieha
Bay.
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