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The season is changing, a sense of winter is hovering over the Maltese Islands and yet still trees are bearing fruit and flower buds are preparing for bloom. We’re living through shorter days and as darkness draws in, how do you choose to while away your time?

The Maltese Islands don’t usually spell out winter, with a sub-tropical climate and 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, our winters are very different to the cosy idea of an indoor fireplace and sloping, frost covered rooftops. Not to mention the oddity of holiday carols being played inside shops and shopping malls, while on the outside, the sun shines brightly as temperatures rise above 20 degrees.

Yet our yearning for a proper winter is mostly short-lived; as the season changes oftentimes unexpectedly, Malta boasts an ever-changing landscape- perhaps not the fir trees and polar bears imagined on postcards at this time of year, yet certainly a plentiful and endemic species which make up the flora plants and fauna of the Maltese islands.

That said, with over 1,100 plant species, there’s more to the island than meets the eye and as the cooler air sets in, what could be more pleasant than a leisurely walk in the countryside? If you’re a person who enjoys a tranquil lifestyle, walks along the beaten tracks, shopping at the local greengrocer’s or sampling traditional, island cuisine then this is where you’d most likely find your haven.

Head towards Dingli for a heightened experience above sea level or a hike along cliff sides and rocky hills, then stop over for lunch at the nearby Diar il-Bniet a local farm shop, restaurant and deli selling quality, fresh and packaged produce as well as specially packaged gifts. Take a tour around one of Malta’s oldest towns Zebbug, also known for its spectacular festas where a true sense of village life could be felt. Find solace in Bidnija, a quiet, rural suburb of Mosta and the second smallest village after Mdina. The latter is known as a country paradise also having good horse riding facilities, a clay pigeon shooting club and a restaurant most famous for its traditional rabbit stews.

Where else to seek out the perfect country location?

The town of Qrendi, famous for its Neolithic temples of Mnajdra and Hagar Qim and its neighbouring Siggiewi and Zurrieq also offer a taste of Mediterranean country life.  Explore hidden treasures amidst the green and wander into caves and seek out archaeological ruins known to predate history.

Malta’s unspoiled countryside is at its best in its small rural villages, away from Malta’s main coastal resort towns and entertainment areas. Perched alongside cliffs and rocky hills in natural areas and scenic spots, properties in these areas include villas, bungalows and houses of character such as farmhouses that are ornate with arched ceilings and wooden beams. The village core is a testament to Maltese traditional customs which are still clearly visible in everyday life. Feeling at one with nature may have never seemed more appropriate than this; a morning exploring the open countryside followed by a cosy sit-down in a local bar or cafe with a glass of tea in hand would make a seamless ending to an all-round invigorating day.

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