Marsascala – one of the most beautiful places in Malta

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

The salt-tinged breeze carries the sound of gently lapping water across Marsascala, a fishing village turned seaside escape on Malta’s southeastern coast. Unlike the bustling tourist centres of the north, Marsascala retains a relaxed authenticity that rewards visitors who seek it out. The curved harbour, filled with colourful fishing boats known as luzzus, fronts a […]

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Kolossi Castle – medieval fortress in Cyprus

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Kolossi Castle is one of the most significant medieval monuments in Cyprus, a imposing 15th-century Crusader tower house near Limassol, surrounded by flowering bougainvillea and citrus groves, that served as the Grand Commandery of the Knights Hospitaller (Knights of St. John) and was the centre of the island’s sugar and wine production during the Lusignan […]

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