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Christmas in the Park returns for another year with a sustainable edition
This festive season, Christmas in the Park is set to make a return following a successful previous instalment! Taking place in the centre of Salini Park in St. Paul’s Bay, the event promises to once again deliver in charm and merriment. However, the Ministry for the Environment, Energy, and Enterprise has taken some measures to make sure that this edition places a lot more emphasis on environmental sustainability.
Christmas in the Park, extends an invitation to everybody to embrace the festive spirit free of charge. But this is not just any old Christmas event, as the organisers have expressed a dedication to having a positive environmental impact. The town is built with sustainable materials and methods, guaranteeing a joyous yet eco-conscious celebration. What’s more, guests are urged to commute via carpooling or public transportation in order to decrease their carbon imprint.
Savour a wide variety of treats at the food stands, serving everything from local specialties to foreign cuisine. Plus, if you bring your own container, thus wasting less, you can get your food at a reduced price! Save money while being environmentally conscious! Discover a range of handcrafted ornaments at the artisanal craft stalls, and find that Christmas present you’ve been meaning to buy. You can find unique handcrafted products while supporting sustainable, locally run businesses.
This time around, the Illuminated Pathway will take guests on a captivating journey, displaying endangered animals decked with colourful lights and poignant messages of conservation. Moreover, with live music performances bound to create a festive atmosphere and bring families together, Christmas in the Park appeals to all ages. With all the interactive activities, including puppet performances, a bouncy castle, face painting, and sustainable crafts, your kids won’t be bored for a second!
During the event, informational booths from Ministry-affiliated environmental organisations will provide a thorough overview of regional environmental projects and activities. Thus, as you’re getting into the spirit of the holidays, you’ll also be more informed on what action they are taking to create a better, more improved environment.
Christmas in the Park is guaranteed to be an experience you won’t want to miss. This attraction will be open to guests from December 8 through December 17, on Monday through Friday from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm, as well as on weekends and public holidays, from 10 am to 8.30 pm.
Enjoy an immersive Christmas experience that combines the spirit of the season with sustainability this December!
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Choose a stress free holiday, away from busy roads and into the peace of country lanes. Surround yourself with nature, choose a cultural event or dine at your favourite restaurant. Gozo is so different, yet just a 5km ferry trip away from Malta. Here’s a list of things you can get up to when visiting Malta’s beautiful sister island.
Visitors to the island of Gozo often remark that it is more rural, greener and moves at a slower pace of life when compared to mainland Malta. First impressions last, and the welcoming MÄ¡arr Harbour, your first stop in Gozo, is a taste of the beauty that lies within the island.
Autumn is a great time to visit Gozo for anyone wishing to enjoy the island without the summer crowds and with mild weather that allows for various outdoor activities. Indeed, this is the time when the summer’s scorching heat ebbs to welcoming warmth and the island’s climate and geography combine to create an ideal playground for those seeking the thrill of the outdoors.
This season offers visitors the possibility of experiencing the laid-back island life as well as the cultural aspect of Gozo. With warm temperatures, beaches here are frequented well into November when water temperature averages a soothing 23C(73F) and coastal areas are blissful havens of unspoilt nature and crystal clear waters. Indeed, the outdoor summer life lingers on as winter seems to be willingly postponed. Patrons still eat out enjoying the open terraces of the various dining places spread around the island, or on beaches where delicious local snacks of fresh bread, tomato paste, pickled onions and goat cheeselets, tempt the senses.
Whilst Gozo’s tranquility still provides a charm for every visitor to the island, slumber is surely not a word to be associated with Gozo, where outdoor activities are aplenty; whether it’s abseiling, climbing, rambling, boat trips, segway tours, horse riding experiences, boarding, or biking, the island of Gozo has something to tickle anyone’s fancy and to keep every member of the family entertained in the place that matters most – the great outdoors.
segway tour
Going on a segway tour is a relatively new way to discover Gozo’s hidden treasures. This two-wheeled, self-balancing scooter is easy to use and especially comfortable if hiking is not your thing. There are several routes that have been prepared especially for this eco-friendly mode of transportation.
segway tour
The island offers a variety of bike routes that cater for novices and can also challenge the most experienced of riders. . One of the best ways to really sample what the island is all about is to get off the beaten track, rent a bike and follow the signs of the SIBIT project. The SIBIT route in Gozo runs around the entire coast, through as many as 14 villages, and takes in most of Gozo’s main sights, both natural and historic.
segway tour
Gozo’s mild winters mean that the sea temperature is warm for most of the year. This makes water-sports practicable throughout the year. There are several ways in which you can make the most of Gozo’s beautiful sea in autumn – diving, kayaking, and paddle-boarding are perhaps the most popular activities, for a true experience of the beautiful Mediterranean sea surrounding the island.
segway tour
Enjoy Gozo’s unique landscape the adventurous way. Cliffs, caves, coves – the island’s geology is unique and spectacular and if you are the adventurous type, you will be definitely entertained as you climb or abseil one of the natural rock formations, against the backdrop of the beautiful Mediterranean sea.
segway tour
Gozo is just 14kmX7km yet the visitor is rapidly rewarded with an unspoilt, rugged landscape, from pretty villages to rural countryside to prominent hills and dramatic coastlines. The combination of this provides the rambler many wonderful experiences. From peaceful country and hill walks to rambles along cliff-tops with panoramic views; from coastal paths past extraordinary natural features to heritage trails through the alleyways of the Knights of St John or the unique prehistoric landscape, Gozo offers a unique experience.
