Feature August 2010
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THE SANTA MARIA CONVOY |
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The Feast of Santa Maria is celebrated on the 15th of August, for the Maltese people this religious holiday has a very deep historical significance... | | |
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This tower, also known as the Red Tower, was built in 1649 and was manned during both World Wars. It provides excellent all round views of Gozo, Comino and the Ghadira Nature Reserve.
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MALTA'S WIND CHASER |
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The bird approaches its nest only in the cover of darkness. It rears its chick
in deep burrows safely tucked away in the crevices of steep and rugged cliff
edges. Little was known about it until a team of researchers took on the task
of discovering the bird's secrets.
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