13 visual reminders to be by the sea this winter

Have you always imagined that the seaside is for the summer and winters are for heading into the countryside? It doesn't have to be that way. Who made those rules anyway? These pictures taken in Malta's cooler months reveal just how much there is to enjoy by the sea, no matter the season!

On sunny days you can enjoy a picnic...

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A post shared by Martiiiiina (@tiinaborg) on Mar 10, 2018 at 4:51am PST

...but grey days can be great for the beach too!

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A post shared by Ширма на заказ Oksana Lupeyko (@shirmalav) on Nov 3, 2019 at 12:38am PDT

Having the whole beach to yourself is such a treat!

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A post shared by Elena (@elenahelen_a) on May 30, 2015 at 3:49am PDT

You can always pull your socks off and splash about a little.

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A post shared by Justyna OJ (@justyna.oj) on Nov 11, 2019 at 7:11am PST

There's more you could do in the water, of course, such as surfing...

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...or diving. A second skin sure helps keep the cold out.

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A post shared by DiveMed (@divemed) on Oct 26, 2019 at 1:20pm PDT

If you're not feeling that adventurous, simply enjoy the quaint character of the Mediterranean coastline...

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A post shared by Gozo Holidays (@baronholidayhomesgozo) on Nov 14, 2019 at 12:54pm PST

...a little bit of sunshine...

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A post shared by Helena ⍓ ✈ (@helenapostcards) on Nov 14, 2019 at 1:10pm PST

...all the beautiful colours...

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A post shared by Megs (@megsfox) on Nov 8, 2019 at 11:12pm PST

...and fantastic views.

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A post shared by @gaba.duch on Nov 22, 2016 at 11:18am PST

You can feel on top of the world...

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A post shared by 💀Marc J💀™ (@marc_inked_up) on Nov 14, 2019 at 12:30pm PST

...fall in love with life all over again...

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...and enjoy the stillness during sunset.

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Written by

Melanie Drury

Melanie was born and raised in Malta and has spent a large chunk of her life travelling solo around the world. Back on the island with a new outlook, she realised just how much wealth her little island home possesses.