A great mention for the Maltese Islands and the small village of Qrendi at the start of 2020! A spotlight was put on Qrendi by TheMayor.eu (a portal that enhances “the understanding and cohesion between the citizens of the European Union” according to their website), which published a feature solely focusing on this southern Maltese town.
Qrendi is just bursting with local culture, and the writer immediately noticed this, saying it is “a must-do detour on any visit to Malta.” And we couldn’t agree more! It boasts Maltese culture and tradition in the littlest of things such as niches, chapels, and the general community feel. “It represents a wonderful opportunity to get familiar with the culture of Malta.”
“Few places boast as high a concentration of landmarks of world renown as Qrendi,” she notes. “With an area of less than [five] square km this Maltese village and its 2,500 inhabitants boast two Neolithic temples, the spectacular naturally formed Blue Grotto and the even more curious natural sinkhole of Maqluba, overseen by one of the oldest chapels in Malta.”
The article mentions the top three things to see in Qrendi and honestly, we’re not surprised by the pick, because these spots are absolutely gorgeous!
1. Blue Grotto
This popular spot is one of the most gorgeous places around the island, in our humble opinion. It’s accessible by car or public transport, but a super cool way to get to it is via a short boat ride from Wied iz-Zurrieq. “The weather-worn cave with crystal clear blue waters and the stunning image of the open sea have been admired by locals for millennials.”
2. Mnajdra and Hagar Qim Neolithic Temples
Another obvious choice are the ancient temples of Mnajdra and Hagar Qim. “They bear witness to the earliest presence of human population in Qrendi, which goes as far back as 3,500 BC.”
3. Il-Maqluba
Il-Maqluba is quite the interesting place to check-out and is full of mystery. The sinkhole was formed naturally after a cave collapsed, but legend has it that it was God’s doing as punishment for bad behaviour of the locals.