Malta is heading towards Summer - it's already feeling nice and warm

A cloudless blue sky and warm temperature will characterise the weather for the next days...or months!

Malta is an ideal destination for those who want to escape the cold weather that still persists in many parts of the world!

Here are some activities that one can enjoy during this month;

- nature walks
- agri-tourism experiences
- evening chill out dinners
- horse riding
- diving

Our excursions are eco-friendly and we suggest you follow this guide to help us preserve our lovely island - Eco-friendly Guide for Tourists visiting Malta

5 day weather forecast as at 7/5/2011

Farrugia Brothers "Tas-srieken"

One of the traditions I'm proud of - Sulky making.

Thereis only one workshop in Malta, that is still does tailor-made sulkies, carts and karozzini (horse cabs). Other workshops do parts of them or just do repairs. Vince and Ninu Farrugia from Qormi learnt the tricks of the trade from their late father (Ninu Farrugia aka Ninu tal-magni) who also happens to be my grand father...therefore Uncle Vince and Uncle Ninu! Nannu Ninu's work consisted in setting up bread making ovens and mills. His job evolved following a series of changes in bakery operations. There is a lot to say about this tradition and online bibliography is lacking about this topic. My uncles are often visited by university students who choose this topic for a thesis or dissertation. The engineering behind the making of sulkies and cabs is an intrinsic one. 

Awareness is necessary to avoid having such traditions dying out. At Merill Eco Tours we created a Crafts teamed tour to show locals and tourists the very best of local crafts. 

Link (in Maltese) about Farrugia Brothers and what they do: Tas-Srieken 

What do tourists say about Malta?

With a Pinch of Salt

Salt Pans in Malta

The harvesting of salt in Malta dates back to centuries ago. Being an island in the centre of the Mediterranean, shipments used to stop for replenishment thus taking with them essential items such as salt. Salt pans (in Maltese: 'Salini') are found in various areas around Malta and Gozo, most of which are unfortunately inactive. It is a tough job to harvest salt and the skill is being lost in time.

I feel there is still some hope left for this tradition. At Merill Eco Tours we created a tour that focuses on traditions such as salt production. During such a tour, salt pans are visited and a demonstration is given to our guests. Hands-on salt harvesting experiences can be organised upon request between May and September. Crispy Hobz biz-Zejt (local bread and olive oil) is served during the excursion as a snack in summer... obviously with a pinch of salt!

Here is a very good article about Salt Production in the Maltese Islands by Mr. Martin Morana - History of Salt Production in the Maltese Islands