Grand Harbour Valletta Malta

I don't go over to Malta very often. Most of the year it is very busy with crowds of tourists. We like lots of tourists as it keeps the economy going, but for taking photographs they get in the way. Even so, I venture out sometimes.

It is quite something to hear so many different tongues in a short space of time. While sitting at a table in a restaurant each table can have people speaking in a different language. They are probably saying the same thing but some sound angry, some disappointed and some just excited. Some languages just sound angry, even though those speaking them are not angry.

Sometimes everything does fall into place as on the day these photographs were taken. These images are of Grand Harbour Valletta Malta or part of it on a gorgeous summers day with very little boat traffic and as it is over the water there are no pedestrians.

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A general view of the harbour. The harbour is natural and with its sister harbour of Marsamxett are surrounded by Valletta and Floriana, I believe that over 45% of the people of Malta live in this area.

Historical Facts:

Historical remains have been found around Grand Harbour dating back to 3700 BC.

The Order of St John (Knights Templar) had their base here for 268 years.

As can be seen, cruise liners regularly visit the harbour.

A tornado struck in the 16th century destroying shipping and killing 600 people.

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It looks like a wedding is taking place. What a wonderful setting for such an occasion. This type of activity can, fortunately, be planned without any fear of rain for most of the summer. Mid-June, until early September and often earlier. The only problem might be the wind that sometimes just appears for a few days.

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