All about Malta

Cactus Echinopsis with beautiful flowers If you have time visit  https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.  Gymnocalycium horstii buenekeri, Euphorbia Obesa, Escobaria abdita, Astrophytum myriostigma, Disocactus flagelliformis, Echinocereus dasyacanthus , Lobivia, Echinocereus rigidisimus, Echinopsis, Euphorbia aggregata, Euphorbia restricta, Gymnocalycium oenanthemum, Gymnocalycium ragonesei, Lophophora williamesii, Mammillaria elongata, Mammillaria melaleuca, Mammillaria spinosissima, Mammillaria Vetula ssp Gracilis cv 'Arizona Snowcap, Matucana madisoniorum, Opuntia - Prickly Pears,

Wonky catherine wheel - Malta il-Festa In malta during the Festa (this one at Dingli) this Catherine Wheel seems to be a bit wonky https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/

Panoramic view of Golden Bay View of Golden Bay Golden Bay is one of the best seaside sandy bays of Malta. Worth a visit. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/ Golden Bay is about 1 Km from Manikata. Golden Bay is probably the most sandy beach in Malta. The golden colour of the sand gives the name to the bay. The bay was called Military Bay before it became known as Golden Bay. The reason it was called Military Bay was because there were two military camps just above the bay. One was hosting a British Army regiment and the other was occupied by the RMA (Royal Malta Artillery). The beach was used frequently for military training. Occasionally the United States Navy visited the bay and performed amphibious landing training. 4K UHD : View of Golden Bay Golden Bay is one of the best seaside sandy bays of Malta. Worth a visit.

4K UHD Panoramic view of Dingli Cliffs Dingli is the highest point in Malta. You get a great view from Dingli Cliffs. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/ https://sites.google.com/view/dingli/

 The waters of the  Blue Lagoon  are probably the clearest of all the coasts in Malta. Ideal location for scuba divers. Worth a visit. Comino is a small (3.5 square kilometers) island situated between Malta and Gozo. There are no cars in Comino. Comino is very popular for snorkelers and other sea activities. The Blue Lagoon is a popular attraction but Santa Marija Bay and San Niklaw Bay are also popular. Comino is also popular in winter where one can enjoy wild plants. This video is on a boat going from Comino to Malta https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/

Orbea variegata also known as  Stapelia variegata Carrion Plant: Orbea Variegata - Star flower - Stapelia Variegata. From the region of South Africa. Apocynaceae If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.

Dingli -  Crazy fireworks and Catherine wheels https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/ https://sites.google.com/view/dingli/

Cats and Pomegranates This video taken in Malta. Pomegranates grow well in Malta and are very nice to eat. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/

Ripe prickly pears Prickly Pears  Bajtar tax-xewk grow all over the Maltese islands. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/

Stapelia invaded by flies 2016 Flowering Stapelia Grandiflora The plant is visited by flies which lay eggs on the flower. Carrion Plant - the Carrion flowers, also known as corpse flowers or stinking flowers, are flowers that emit an odor that smells like rotting flesh. Family Apocynaceae. Also known as carrion plant, starfish flower, giant toad plant, or starfish cactus

4K UHD Video -  view from a plane, looking at the clouds.

Parking at Riviera beach is about to become much tougher: Bathers fond of the popular Għajn Tuffieħa Bay might want to consider catching the bus next time they head there – a yellow line is about to replace the white line along the side of the road where cars are normally parked. Golden Bay has  parking which is usually very busy in the summer season. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/golden-bay  

Summer is one week old and the cactii have started flowering. The location is Surrey, UK so cactus plants grow well in many countries.

Malta -  Pictures taken in the Island of Malta https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/ https://sites.google.com/view/dingli/

Malta - Many beautiful photos https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/ https://sites.google.com/view/dingli/

Dazzling lights display - Malta This is so wonderful.  Malta is an ideal holiday location and offers many different choices. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/ https://sites.google.com/view/dingli/

https://sites.google.com/view/dingli/ Sunset view from Dingli Cliffs - Malta Dingli is the highest point in Malta, so for amazon views from the cliffs make sure to visit. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/

Sea view light display - MALTA.  Beautiful display along at the seashore in Malta. For more posts about Malta please visit il-Manikata. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/home All about Cactus and succulents https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm

Bees on lavender Bees love lavender and will visit to collect their goodies so have lavender in your garden. If you have time visit  https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail. Bees are important creatures to the survival of mankind. Bees visit plants and pollinate. Honey bees collect pollen and nectar as food for the entire colony. Watch as bees visit several plants to collect pollen and nectar. Maltese honey is in a treat, it has a glorious taste. For more posts about Malta please visit il-Manikata. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/home All about Cactus and succulents https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm

Had Dingli il festa 2015 A short video of the band playing during the Festa at Had-Dingli. For more posts about Malta please visit il-Manikata. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/home All about Cactus and succulents https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm

 Fireworks at il-Manikata  https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/ https://sites.google.com/view/dingli/ This is a set of videos taken at il-Manikata in Malta during the Festa .

 Fireworks at il-Manikata  https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/ https://sites.google.com/view/dingli/ This is a set of videos taken at il-Manikata in Malta during the Festa .

 Fireworks at il-Manikata  https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/ https://sites.google.com/view/dingli/ This is a set of videos taken at il-Manikata in Malta during the Festa of St Joseph.

Kaxxa murtali - Fireworks display in Malta. These occasions are performed yearly in most Maltese villages. For more posts about Malta please visit il-Manikata. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/home All about Cactus and succulents https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm

Fireworks at Had-Dingli, Malta Had-Dingli is a small village near Rabat and Mdina , Malta. Very popular feast and attracts a lot of visitors. For more posts about Malta please visit il-Manikata. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/home All about Cactus and succulents https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm

Malta has always been the place to be if you enjoy the local village feast "il-Festa". The local villages will celebrate the feast  over several days which usually involves massive firework displays. Worth a visit.  For more posts about Malta please visit il-Manikata. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/home All about Cactus and succulents https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm

Torri ta Ghajn Tuffieha This is one of the towers built by the Knights of St. John when they were the guardians of Malta. For more posts about Malta please visit il-Manikata. https://sites.google.com/site/ilmanikata/home All about Cactus and succulents https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm