When you think of Malta it’s easy to picture golden sandy beaches such as Pretty Bay and crystal clear sea like the Blue Lagoon.
But the quaint valleys and Instagramable countryside are sometimes overlooked, despite being just as beautiful to explore.
Gozo offers some of the most breathtaking sights in winter when the countryside turns a lush green.
So, whether you are searching for a new location to enjoy a leisurely stroll or are one of the many who love Malta’s unique landscape, take a look at our gallery, below, and explore the beauty of Malta’s countryside this winter.
1. Dingli Cliffs
2. Ta Pinu
3. Ramla Bay
4. Qala fields
5. Xemxija in St Paul’s Bay
6. Selmun Bay near Mellieha
7. The view across the sea from Qala
8. Ramla Bay surrounded by lush countryside
9. Gozo’s lighthouse from the Ghasri Valley
10. Riviera Bay
11. Mgarr ix-Xini in Gozo
12. Gozo looks so green from The Citadel
13. Gnejna Bay
14. Prickly pears growing near Qala
15. A carpet of flowers at Dwejra
16. Riviera Bay
17. Marsalforn viewed from The Citadel in Victoria
18. Riviera Bay
19. Green fields in Marsalforn Valley
20. Sunset over Gozo
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