There’s a lot to look forward to this month!
1. Going to the beach
One of the many perks of living on an island is that we have our fair share of beaches. Many bathers choose to frequent them in July, while the average temperatures are slightly cooler than August’s.
From the sandy Golden Bay to the rocky gorge in Wied il-Għasri, and anywhere in between; the perfect spot for sunbathing, as well as swimming, awaits.
If you’d like to check out some of these beaches for yourself, take a look at this list highlighting some of the country’s most stunning bays.
2. All the village feasts going down
The only thing that can rival the number of beaches in Malta is most probably the number of village feasts. While our feasts, more commonly known as festi, are celebrated throughout the year, many of them take place during the summer months – with twenty-seven of them taking place in July alone.
People all over Malta and Gozo gather in their respective villages to celebrate their patron saint – an activity that many have been looking forward to since the advent of COVID-19.
If you’re big on festi make sure to check out our list of all the feasts going down this month – you wouldn’t want to miss out on any celebrations!
3. The return of Isle of MTV
After a two-year hiatus, the Isle of MTV is back! Taking place on 19th July, this annual festival has been one of Malta’s biggest events since 2007.
This year’s edition will see Marshmello and French Montana headlining the event. Past headliners have included Lady Gaga, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Jason Derulo.
4. The days are super long
Apart from the change in weather, a tell-tale sign of summer’s arrival is the amount of sunlight that we get.
On average Malta gets around 14 hours of sunlight every day in July, leaving us with a lot of time to do what we want. These longer days encourage us to socialise more and put us in a better mood – at least when compared to winter months, which can bring about less than 10 hours of sunlight a day.
5. Barbecuing is back on the menu
When summer rolls around, many families in Malta take to their roofs or yards during the cooler evenings for a barbecue – sometimes taking the opportunity to invite extended family or friends over.
If not in their own homes, people sometimes host barbecues on the beach – although you have to watch out for where you’re permitted to have a barbecue in the first place, so check with the local council before lugging all that charcoal and lighting the fire!
6. There’s a lot to see and do
There’s so much to do this July that we’re not even sure where to start.
Events can range from food festivals to music festivals and theatrical performances, among many others. Some examples include the Malta International Food Festival; the Farsons Beer Festival; and the MADC’s annual ‘Shakespeare in the Garden’ performance.
If you’re unsure of what you can get up to this month, check out this article, highlighting July’s hottest events.
7. Families get to go on holiday
Children and their families look forward to July because it means one thing: vacation.
Whether they travel internationally or head to the sister island, planning any sort of excursion for the entire family is significantly easier in July, with most scholastic years finishing the month prior.
What are you looking forward to the most this July?
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