Malta Inside Out

Malta’s gardens aren’t only about cacti. But if you want more variety and greenery in your patch of rock this summer, take a tip from garden designer Melina Scodanibbio.

1   Gardens

Don’t let Malta’s original oranges die a death. Bitter ‘Seville’s’ were introduced by the Arabs, but are hardly grown here let alone used now. Let’s get marmalade making…

1   Eat & Drink, Food, Gardens

The kiosk was once a common sight on Malta’s streets. Now, it’s all but replaced by the motorvan convenience food hawkers. We celebrate the traditional kiosk and find some still open for business.

0   Cafes & Restaurants, Eat & Drink, Food, Opinion

It takes seven people five hours to hand-harvest 30 kilos of olives from one Maltese garden. But, says Annabel Mallia, the pleasure is all in the eating, and lasts a year!

4   Food

Greenery has never been big in Malta, but things are a changing. Gardens, public and private, are very ‘in’ these days. We recommend some to find shade in.

1   Explore, Featured, Towns & Villages

Praise to our lady for the orange harvest! Maltese oranges are plentiful, and almost a food for free.

3   Countryside, Food