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AFTERNOON LATE AFTERNOON

Once you have relaxed or finished up from taking photos, a bus stop to your next location is located just up from the bay. The bus stop is called “Qrajten” and will get you to Birżebbuġa.

Once you reach the ‘Herakles’ bus stop in Birżebbuġa, you have reached your designated stop. An easy seven-minute walk will get you to the Għar Dalam Cave which is Malta’s oldest prehistoric site. There, you will walk through an underground cave exploring the many archaeological pathways which all hold timeless history and remains of animal bones from species that no longer walk the islands of Malta. Some bones were found to be placed at the site some 500,000 years ago. Visitors will be able to explore and go back in time to uncover a greater depth of knowledge on Malta and more about the animals and their existence on the island. A museum of the skeletons of animals can also be viewed should you want to get more of an understanding of the size of these creatures and a visual of their appearance. Ticket prices vary per age but for an adult ticket, tickets are €5.00 each.

After the completion of the tour, you can take a nice stroll through the centre of Birżebbuġa where eventually, you’ll reach the ‘End of the Cold War’ monument. It’s about an 18-minute walk but will allow you to take in the scenery of the locality whilst beginning to experience life in this southern town.

This monument marks the meeting between George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev in Malta which eventually led to the declaration of the end of the Cold War. Being located right on the water in Birżebbuġa, visitors will not only have the monument to admire and learn more about, but also have views of the sea. You can then simply walk seven minutes into the town where you will then reach the ever-so-popular, ‘Pretty Bay’. You can take your shoes off and walk on the golden sand or even through the water if the weather allows. Pretty Bay also has a small green area equipped with paths if you would rather opt for a nice green walk. As the day begins to fall into the night, before heading to your final destination, it would be wise to pick up a quick dinner. In true Maltese fashion, a traditional and delicious Maltese pastry of some sort is our favourite option. Lucky for you, right on the street with the required bus stop is to your final destination, is Jeff’s Pastizzeria which serves plenty of traditional and much-loved Maltese snacks. We recommend the pizelli Qassata as it is both filling and has a delicious mild curry flavour.

The qassatat along with the Maltese classic, Kinnie, comes to €3.10.

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