Beach Newsletter 2017 International year for Sustainable Tourism for Development

Beach Newsletter 2017 International year for Sustainable Tourism for Development

Two new Blue Flag beaches for Gozo: Hondoq ir-rummien and Marsalforn. For 2017 the Islands are again celebrating a record of Blue Flag Awards for sustainable beach management. Hondoq ir- Rummien and Marsalforn are being managed by the Ministry for Gozo assisted by the Malta Tourism Authority. Well Done to the team! 1 2 Blue Flag International celebrates 30 years. The Federation for Environmental Education (FEE) this year is celebrating it s 30 years of operating the Blue Flag Programme. More than 4,000 beaches were awarded last year around the globe and 12 of them were won by the Maltese Islands. This is the 10th year that the MTA started to implement the Blue Flag s beach management criteria. The first prestigious award was won by St George s in 2009. It has been awarded every year ever since.

New carpets and walkways. Another effort in making the beaches accessible for all was again a priority for MTA. During winter new beach carpets, wooden walkways and ramps were installed so that more access points of beaches can be used by the elderly and mobility impaired persons. 3 4 An additional hoist at ta Fajtata Marsascala Ta Fajtata in Marsascala is also being made accessible with the introduction of a chair hoist that assists people into the water. This chair is the forth one that will be operated in Malta during this summer.

5 Beaches fit to host new comers Newly born turtles! For the first time in many years, hatched baby turtles were seen dashing to the sea at Golden. When the turtle crawled to lay its eggs in the sand during the night, the area was immediately cordoned off and protected for the full incubation period. As from this year, all beaches will be monitored early in the morning in search of fresh turtle tracks. Every year, Nature Trust Malta cures turtles that get entangled in fisherman s nets and after the healing process they are released to gain their freedom, once more. This year is no exception and a small number of cured turtles will be returned to the sea. For 2017, the MTA will continue its effort for litter-free beaches. Colour coded bags will be in waste separation bins on all beaches, clay ashtrays will be deposited on beach access points and different cigarette ashtrays will be available for smokers at the beach supervisors office. 6

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The contribution of the tourism sector to the three pillars of sustainability economic, social and environmental as the international community embraces the new Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), approved by the UN General Assembly last September. Source UNWTO Malta Tourism Authority Building SCM01, Level 3 Smart City Malta Ricasoli, SCM1001 Kalkara Malta E-Mail: Web: Facebook: Info.visitmalta@visitmalta.com www.mta.com.mt/blueflag www.facebook.com/coastalandscapes

1 Malta s Managed Beaches & Quality Awards 3 2 Ħondoq ir-rummien Ramla l-ħamra Marsalforn Xlendi 7 Xwejni San Dimitri Gordan Lighthouse GĦASRI Ta Pinu Basilica Inland Sea Code of Conduct for Maltese Beaches Buġibba Perched Beach Ċittadella FONTANA Tiġrija i Palazz VICTORIA (RABAT) Gozo General Hospital Ta Kola Windmill Daħlet Qorrot Ġgantija Temples NADUR Sports Ground XEWKIJA Qala GĦAJNSIELEM MUNXAR SANNAT MĠARR Chambray (HARBOUR) Mġarr Ix-Xini 16 All beach staff and lifeguards are there for your assistance and safety and are to be treated with respect. Swimmers are requested to remain in the swimming zone. Never swim under the influence of alcohol or medications. Swimmers with a medical condition are advised to swim with a friend. Children are their parents and guardians responsibility are to be accompanied by an adult when in the water. Impromptu beach games of very small groups are tolerated provided that they do not cause nuisance to others. Organised beach games of any kind require a permit from MTA and the Local Council. It is advisable to make use of protective sun creams. Blue Lagoon San Niklaw Santa Marija Aħrax White White Armier ĊIRKEWWA Paradise Resort Hotel s Private Lido Ferretti 6 Wied Musa Red Popeye s Village Anchor 14 Qawra MELLIEĦA Mistra QAWRA ST. PAUL S BAY XEMXIJA Simar Nature Reserve Qawra Salina Buġibba Temple BUĠIBBA Miżieb MANIKATA Pretty Birżebbuġa St. Paul s Islands Għajn Ħadid Westreme Ta Fajtata Rocky Beach The Westin Dragonara Resort Imġiebaħ Mellieħa Għadira Nature Reserve Għallis Rocks Għallis Qrejten Wignacourt Qalet Marku 15 Baħar iċ-ċagħaq Splash n Fun Park Mediterraneo BURMARRAD Golden Ġnejna Lippija ria Victo Roman Baths BIDNIJA GĦARGĦUR Shooting Range Skorba MĠARR s Mosta PEMBROKE St. George s PACEVILLE Kaptan Street Complex Balluta St James Capua Palazzo Parisio nes Mosta Dome National Stadium TA QALI MTARFA Chadwick Lakes RABAT Crafts Village Swatar BALZAN San Anton Palace and Gardens ATTARD National Park Domus MDINA Romana BIRKIRKARA i MARSA DINGLI Verdala Palace Buskett Gardens ŻABBAR IO AT RN KIRKOP L NA PO AIR Għar Dalam RT Tal-Ħamrija Ta Xutu Ras Il-Ħamrija Wied Iż-Żurrieq Blue Grotto Ras Bajjada Peter s Pool Borġ In-Nadur Delimara Pretty ŻURRIEQ Tal-Bakkari Ħal-Far Playmobil Funpark Wied Iż-Żnuber Delimara Malta Freeport Hasan s Cave Xrobb L-Għaġin St. Lucian BIRŻEBBUĠA SAFI Wardija Il-Munxar Tas-Silġ MARSAXLOKK GUDJA QRENDI Mnajdra Ħaġar Qim St. Thomas GĦAXAQ Arrivals i Lounge TE MQABBA FILFLA 17 ŻEJTUN Il-Fawwara Il-Misqa 16 MARSASCALA Razzett tal-ħbiberija SIĠĠIEWI Laferla Cross Żonqor Marsascala Bulebel SANTA LUCIJA Għar il-kbir Għar Lapsi St. Leonard St.James Tarxien Temples TARXIEN LUQA Inquisitor s Palace Clapham Junction Girgenti Palace Wardija Ta San Ġorġ Żabbar Gate FGURA Hypogeum Golden XGĦAJRA COSPICUA PAOLA Ħandaq Ricasoli Maritime Museum Kordin Horse Race Track St.Rocco Rinella KALKARA VITTORIOSA Waterfront Marsa Sports Grounds ŻEBBUĠ SENGLEA Għajn Tuffieħa Wied Għammieq Grand Harbour i FLORIANA ĦAMRUN QORMI Ricasoli Main Bus Terminus City Gate MSIDA Mrieħel St. Paul s Catacombs/Grotte St. Agatha s Catacombs VALLETTA TA XBIEX St. Philip SANTA VENERA Aviation Museum Mtaħleb Fond Għadir Beach (Rocky) Dragut Sliema Creek Manoel Marsamxett St. Elmo Island Harbour GŻIRA Sliema Ferry Mater Dei Hospital LIJA Binġemma Nadur SLIEMA SAN ĠWANN IKLIN MOSTA ria Li Victo s Victoria Line 10 Dragonara ST. JULIANS NAXXAR Ta Ħaġrat Temples BAĦRIJA Madliena Madliena SWIEQI ne ria Li Victo s Line IN 13 Santa Marija TA AL M Litter, throw cigarette butts in the sand, bury waste material or BBQ charcoal, or dispose of litter in the sea. Allow animals (except guide dogs) on managed sandy beaches. Dog friendly Beaches in the Criminal Code are listed on the notice boards. Distribute free samples, promotional items or leaflets. A permit from the Local Council and MTA is required. Sell anything including food or give free services on the beaches without a written permit from MTA. Dig holes of a dangerous size in the sand. Make any form of fire on the beach. Drive motorized units on the beach. Erect tents or attach sheets or towels to umbrellas. Play loud music, create loud noise or use foul language that effect the enjoyment of others. Damage any beach or promenade items or furniture; offenders will be prosecuted. 12 17 Santa Marija Fomm Ir-Riħ Fond Għadir Beach Qala Ħondoq Ir-Rummien Heliport Ta Ċenċ 11 3 Qala Windmill QALA Kenura IT IS PROHIBITED TO: St. George s San Blas XAGĦRA ŻEBBIEGĦ Qawra e 10 Lin 9 Ninu s Cave KERĊEM Xlendi Mellieħa Edge Lido Paradise Resort Ramla il-ħamra erry zo F Go GĦARB SAN LAWRENZ XLENDI 4 2 MARSALFORN Calypso s Cave Dwejra Fungus Rock Dwejra Wardija ŻEBBUĠ 8 6 1 Qbajjar Marsalforn Salt Pans 5 4 Bengħisa Blue Lagoon Santa Maria