Malta’s gorgeous countryside is as green as it gets

89.7 Bay Instagram fans have been sharing their stunning images of the lush Maltese countryside.

Some areas – especially near Mellieha, Marsaxlokk and in Gozo – have never looked so green after all the rain we’ve had this winter.

Don’t believe us? Here’s the proof…

1. Just look at Riviera Bay

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I followed my #heart and it led me to the #beach.?✌? #malta #maltagozo #lovinmalta #beach #malteseislands #maltabeach #maltagram #instamalta #instaworld #instapic #beautifulplaces #bestplacestogo #naturephotography #landscapephotography #photooftheday #beautifuldestinations #lovemalta #maltaphotography #discoveritall ???
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2. Chadwick Lakes could almost be in Ireland

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3. Marsalforn Valley is so lush

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Bongu good morning world from the island of Gozo #gozo #tranquillity #inthecountry #islandllife #lovegozo #malta #photographypatbugeja good day to everyone ? the island ? to visit ???#buyapassport??#themostrewardingextramile #godsfavoritelittleisland??
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4. And here’s the view from The Citadel

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#greener#Gozo
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5. Meanwhile at Ramla Bay

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#gozo #malta #island #travel #gozotrip #nature #lovemalta #gozophotography #weekend #trip #greeny #landscape
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6. Fabulous

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#gozo #malta #island #travel #gozotrip #nature #lovemalta #gozophotography #weekend #trip #greeny #landscape #beach #ramlabay
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7. It’s the same story near Marsaxlokk

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8. See what we mean?

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9. And at Dingli Cliffs

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10. Wow!

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#malta #home #toobeautifulforwords #nature #landscape #winterinmalta #february #breathetaking #noplacelikehome #lovemalta
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11. Now THAT is Fifty Shades of Green!

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#gozo #malta #island #travel #gozotrip #nature #lovemalta #gozophotography #weekend #trip #sea #greeny
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