Cottonera

Swim

After leaving the fort turn right instead of left and continue further along the length of the peninsula along a little used path, up some stairs and then through an old little gateway. virtually no one comes here, swimming at the base of this majestic castle with the stunning view of the grand harbour around you is just incredible.

Dghajjes

Like the related venetian gondolas, are descendants of phoenician ships. the dghajjes pronounced daizas leave from the the old gate at the beginning of the vittoriosa yacht marina, just look for the group of old men drinking tea. 40 minute round trip of the grand harbour or a ride across the harbour back to valletta. 1.5 lira p.p.