Records broken as heat feels like 50°C yesterday in Malta

Aug 18 2022

Heat records were reportedly broken yesterday as Facebook page ‘It-Temp Madwarna’ reported how the heat stress index jumped to around 50°C in Swatar, Malta.

The highest temperatures recorded yesterday, 17th August 2022, were 38.2°C in Ħal Lija, 39.2°C in Ħal Luqa and 38.7°C in Rabat. This is a whopping 7°C more than the normal average for mid-August.

However, the page also reported that the heat was made worse by the fact that there was less wind across the island and the far more humid air than normal for this time of the month.

The heat stress index jumped up to 48°C, with the Swatar weather station reporting an index of around 50°C. The weather page said that this rare phenomenon is considered dangerous for people’s health.

Today, Thursday 18th, is also set to be hotter than usual, but winds are set to switch direction to the north-west, cooling the air for Friday into the rest of the weekend.

Beloved restaurant The Avenue relocating from its iconic Paceville spot

Aug 18 2022

Popular Paceville restaurant The Avenue will be relocating from its original spot, bringing an end to a spectacular era of 35 years.

They will instead be taking their exceptional food and family run service to One Portomaso on the 25th of August, promising to have revitalised their name for the beloved community they have created throughout the years.

The Avenue is a massively well known food hub in the Entertainment Mecca, with an extensive Mediterranean food menu consisting of everything from pasta to pizza, as well as house specialties.

Their revelation was commended by many Maltese who recounted back memories of them dining at The Avenue, with even foreigners recalling how they love visiting whenever they’re on the island.

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We’re here to help you pick the perfect activity for Santa Marija week!

Aug 17 2022

Let loose at a crazy party with your friends!

Malta is no short of fun and exciting events taking place, bringing you some of the best musical talent the island has to offer! All you have to do is match your sound taste buds to whichever genre you’re into, hit up a couple of friends and enjoy the rest of your night out!

Visit Victor Calvagna park in Mosta.

If you haven’t visited yet, an entire park in tribute to the late Puttinu founder Victor Calvagna has been erected in Mosta. Paying one’s respects to all the good the great doctor has done to hundred of kids throughout his lifetime would not only be recreational but a certified way to get in touch with the best parts of our humanity.

Organise a BBQ with delicious Dew Fresh sausages.

You know you’ve been longing to organise one for ages! And listening to the sizzling sound of some Dew Fresh sausages on the grill as you sip your favourite beer and strike hilarious conversations will undoubtedly bring your festive week to a wholesome end!

Visit Malta’s sister island of Gozo for sublime culture!

Malta’s sister is island is ripe with history, culture, events and activities you can indulge in! You might want to enjoy a few days at one of its many farmhouses or you could opt for a scenic drive around the island. Whatever you choose, visiting Gozo will bring you to a sublime side of the Maltese island you might have forgotten existed.

Or maybe stop half-way for beautiful Comino!

And right between Malta and Gozo is the rightfully majestic Comino with its wondrous beaches and acclaimed titles as being a touristic hot spot. It’s bound to be a hot day by the beach on Comino, so make sure you pack your sun cream, some classic home-made ‘ftajjar’ and you’ll be enjoying it’s bays within the minute!

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Reasons why you should head to the beach this festive week

Aug 17 2022

Cool down from the brutal summer heat in refreshing water!

Malta is known for unrelenting bouts of heat – and it seems as though the rest of the world is suffering from such brutal climate pains. So throw on your beach attire and dive head first into the nearest and coolest body of water you can find!

Fit in another great and natural workout in a new environment!

If you’re tired of your usual training routine – the packed gyms and the repetitive jogging route – then maybe swimming could give you the alternative you crave. Swimming is a great workout if you actively engage in it, so you’ll be happy to know that you’re far from out of options on an island such as Malta!

The D Factor: Absorb some crucial vitamin D for your body!

The value of Vitamin D has been repeated to us countless times, but in case you’ve forgotten, it can help everything from improving moods, brain function, aiding weight loss, boosting immunity and even maintaining strong bones. Of course, make sure you do all of this safely and check that you have adequate sun cream and avoid the worst hours of the sun’s rays.

Relieve stress: natural ambient wave sounds are a great de-stresser

Just chill, sit back and listen to the waves slowly brushing against the shore. Let the background sounds of people sharing experiences, gulls cawing, and the faint glistening of sun beams as light bends around the edges of your umbrella help you drift off into a well needed rest…

We can’t NOT mention the pristine Maltese beaches literally all around us!

Malta is an island (duh!) and that comes with some perks! One of the biggest benefits of living on a Mediterranean island is that you’re spoilt for choice at every corner as there’s a beach ready to welcome you at all four corners! Just take your pick and head down to whichever strikes you most!

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