On the coast below the village of qala lies hondoq ir rummien, a small cove which is popular with snorkellers because of its deep and clear water and the small caves at water level. Map of island of gozo hotels and attractions on a island. A mosaic of idyllic countryside, historic churches and sunny beaches, gozo offers a little. The cove is used by a small number of fisherman who have turned some caves into boat houses and storage areas for fishing gear and one can observe these fishermen mending their fishing nets or repairing their colourful boats to keep them seaworthy. You can display the legend of the map by clicking on the button at the. The apartment is wellequipped with all necessities for short and long stays. On sunday mornings we would hear the bells of the chapel at hondoq irrummien across the water tolling before mass is celebrated. Clean, nicely decorated and spacious ground floor twobedroom apartment in qala which is a quiet quaint village in gozo. Weight gaining program you can find toilets in restaurants. Hondoq bay is set to be the tranquil backdrop for the major event in gozo this summer. Just below qala on the southern coast of gozo is a little pebbly beach with a sandy seabed known as hondoq irrummien.
Qala is located at the easternmost point of gozo, and is the village furthest from the capital victoria. Malta hotels directory 2011 free download as pdf file. It is a vision rooted in the islands potential and the capabilities of its people. How to find bels we are situated in a country lane known as triq ta doti, on the outskirts of the village of kercem.
Schembri, alan deidun, adrian mallia, and lucienne mercieca. The 10 best things to do in gozo best places to visit. Introduction 4 contents introduction introduction to. A small sandy beach and crystal clear waters make this a popular swimming place, particularly amongst locals. Hondoq bay is a popular tourist beach located on the small island of gozo, malta. Photo about secluded beach in hondoq irrummien, gozo malta.
Well take another trip to the beautiful and peaceful island of gozo, sister island of malta. Map number 1 and the gozo map were produced specially for this website and. Water sports are available at several locations climate monthly averages. For clarity, shows only routes not serving valletta use in conjunction with map number 2 above. Kercem cliffs, hondoq irrummien, wied ilmielah, roadside vista above kercem cliffs, vista. Marsalforn, xlendi bay, and at hondoq irrummien, qala. Hondoq by night at hondoq irrummien malta whats on. Among the many sea caves found along the coast is ghar minka, which is accessible only by boat. Hondoq irrummien in gozo malta stock photo image of. Dahlet qorrot is a small inlet nestled between the northern cliffs of gozo not far from. The sea here is usually a lovely azure colour and crystal clear making it a favourite with gozitans.
Globigerina limestone is a foraminiferal biomicrite, lower coralline limestone is a dense, semicrystalline biosparite, while upper coralline limestone is a coarse biospar. Things to see in gozo and comino what to see in gozo and. Pdf biology and interspecific interactions of the alien. Gozo directory recommendations in the beach of hondoq ir rummien. Site 8, marsascala site 10 and hondoq irrummien site 19, changes in crab population density with depth were studied for two depth strata. Coastal scenic evaluation of gozocomino, malta, as a tourism product ergin, a. Malta bus map other routes not serving valletta size a4, in pdf format, 1. At the time the board had cited that although the gozo and comino local plan promoted the rehabilitation of the damaged landscape, resulting from the past quarrying activity in hondoq ir rummien, the type, scale and density of the proposed project by far exceeds the interventions considered acceptable for the area. We would then hear the mass being celebrated across the water, on the other island. Visit the crystal lagoon if traveling in juneoctober, followed by the blue lagoon on comino for swimming and snorkeling.
Gozo ferry national aquarium scenic views swim area m alta tour ism uthor ty tour ist in format on of ces. Dahlet qorrot is a small inlet nestled in the northern cliff face of gozo and can be reached from nadur. The fisherman therefore made port at hondoq irrummien in qala but because of the dark and the wild terrain to get to qala there were protests from those on board, insisting that. The azure crystal water at hondoq irrummien surrounded by natural caves provides the perfect opportunity for a swim with a scenic view. Chapter locator map malta gozo useful stuff contents. Gozo fullday jeep tour with lunch and powerboat ride 41 starting from. Hondoq ir rummien, a coastal area and bay in qala gozo, is one of the few remaining tracts of open countryside left in the maltese islands. Location map of gozo surveys of coastal users n700 enabled key scenic elements to be condensed down to 26.
Baseline marine benthic surveys in the maltese islands. Gozo dahlet qorrot bay hondoq irrummien inland sea marsalforn bay. Get away from the main island of malta in search of sea and sunshine on this tour from bugibba. To get the most out of your stay, rent a rambling, idyllic gozitan farmhouse. We enjoyed walking from mgarr harbour along the cliff top walk to hindoq with spectacular views out over comino and malta beyond. Spatial and bathymetric distribution, population density, habitat preferences, fecundity, breeding season and interspecific interactions of the alien grapsoid crab percnon gibbesi h. It is also an ideal spot for snorkelling due to the surrounding rugged coastline with a number of small. Malta and gozo two of the islands that make up the maltese archipelago. On your way through the village cores take some time to savour local village life in the main square or go offroute. The ecoisland vision foresees a sustainable, and therefore, a secure future for the island of gozo.
Mean population density individuals per m 2 of percnon gibbesi at depths above 2 m and between 2 and 4 m, at st julians m, cirkewwa j, hondoq irrummien and marsascala. Last but not least, seakayaking in gozo is top in my list and hondoq is a place i really like. On the southern coast of gozo, lies a quaint pebbly beach known as hondoq irrummien. Usually i go on holiday laden down with guide books, but this time i tried to limit the number by just taking the pdf of the sunflower guide for malta, gozo and comino. Map of complete project step 01 western area network pembrokeqali tunnel pembroke ro upgrades new hondoq ro new water distribution network. Hondoq irrummien is very popular with locals and can be crowded during. Gnejna bay marsascala bay marsaxlokk bay mistra bay peters pool salina bay sliema sea front st pauls bay st thomas bay map studiografik. Stock photos editorial illustrations videos audio free photos blog. To help you visualize the places of interest of the island, i have prepared a tourist map of gozo. Hondoq irrummien, meaning pomegranate moat in english, is located below qala on the southern coast of gozo. Hondoq itself is a lovely small bay with a restaurant which gets busy in the summer season but is very quiet at the time of year we were most. You can display the map legend by clicking on the top left button, the one with a little arrow on it. Rocky shore biotic assemblages of the maltese islands central mediterranean.
Coastal scenic evaluation of gozocomino, malta, as a. Find out what the beach has to offer and how best to get there here. Welcome to the university of malta gozo campus website. Ro plant at hondoq irrummien, gozo to be installed in existing old water distiller plant building t o new ro plant in gozo to w a rd s a n e t z e ro i m p a c t u t i l i t y. The event will also feature gozos up and coming band, the travellers.
During summer evenings a number of local families stay late in hondoq to relax by their smoking barbeques enjoying the cool summer breeze. Beautifully embellished with an azure colour and crystal clear waters, the gozitans love venturing to this favourite spot below the village of qala. The university of malta gozo campus, formerly known as the university of malta gozo centre, was set up in 1992 with the aim of assisting in the logistical aspects of degree and diploma courses which are from time to time offered in gozo by the university of malta. It is curious as to why the inhabitants of gozo choose the dock area for. Hondoq irrummien qala point qala battery wardija point dwejra tower inland sea san lawrenz san dimitri. Hondoq irrummien overview in qala, gozo island of gozo. Bahar icgaghaq and hondoq irrummien gozo was lower coralline limestone, while that at mistra, dahlet ix. Gozo lace is famous and you can buy this almost everywhere. Hondoq irrummien qala point qala battery wardija point fungus rock azure window dwejra tower inland sea san lawrenz san dimitri. Europa asia north america south america africa oceania the latest on minube travel guides flights hotels airlines lowcost flights map. Gozo boasts some of the oldest freestanding stone buildings in the world, the unesco world heritage ggantija temples dating back to 3,600b.
The community would then set on foot to talhmara, the nearest point to gozo and stay perched there on the rocks. This beach is also a good diving site especially for beginners and night dives. Rocky shore biotic assemblages of the maltese islands. Hondoq irrummien in gozo malta stock photo image of horizontal, maltese. Pdf travel guides tourism industry tourism industry. Hondoq bay island of gozo 2020 all you need to know. The sea in this area has some of the cleanest, clearest water in all of malta and gozo, attracting locals and divers alike. Hondoq irrummien easily accessible by car through qala is a small sandy beach with crystalline water and there is ample space for sunbathing.
Hondoq irrummien has a small, pretty sandy and pebbly beach that is popular with the gozitans and it is not hard to understand why. Biology and interspecific interactions of the alien crab. Malta and gozo are home to some of the worlds most impressive prehistoric sites, including gigantic temples set atop sea cli. Except for a few sheltered inlets, like the popular hondoq irrummien, qalas coastline is largely rugged. The trails are not indicated by signs, i suggest you get the small collection of 10 free books in pdf format in english only with all. This time well visit ghasri, gordan lighthouse, san lawrenz, dwejra, hondoq irrummien, mgarr ixxini. Gozo directory recommendations in the beach of hondoq ir. This is the only sandy pocket where locals can enjoy a swim when the prevailing northwesterly wind blows.
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