Photogallery of Mgarr, Malta

In the Northern Region of Malta, lies a small settlement. Numerous farms, spacious pastures, and picturesque vineyards surround this town on every side. The charming settlement has managed to keep its architectural and historical landmarks until the present day, and so thousands of tourists from different parts of the world arrive to explore this beautiful region of the country. Mgarr and its surroundings are perfectly suitable for outdoor recreation and strolling. Do you like to combine leisure pastime with sightseeing? This small town has many fabulous areas that are worth to be present on the list of the natural treasures of Malta. The history of the settlement with an unusual name – Mgarr – started in the middle of the 13th century. Initially, this was a village, residents of which were mostly engaged in fishing. First inhabitants in Malta appeared on the island much earlier – long before our age. During the Neolithic period, ancient people were building megalithic temples in Malta, and many of them have survived until the present day. In 1551, the Ottoman fleet led by Sinan Pasha and accompanied by Dragun attacked the territory of the island. This was a tough period for residents of Malta because the invaders were plundering the houses of local people and turning them to slaves. The population of Mgarr was not enough to resist the Ottomans. The attackers enslaved many local people, just like people from other regions of Malta. Those, who tried to resist, were … Read further