Marfa Ridge - Mellieha, Malta - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Marfa Ridge is a newer forest area that originally arose as a project. Now a large nature area with access for everyone.

The project is about bringing forest and associated flora and fauna back to Malta. Malta was covered in forest 7000 years ago, but it was cleared to be replaced by agricultural land. Later, agriculture was replaced by an unusually large number of tourist areas with hotels and apartments. More than 20,000 trees have now been planted, and thus both the flora and fauna have had good growing conditions.

The entire area is 223 hectares. Throughout the area, there are hiking trails and several signs that tell about the flora and fauna.

The many wild flowers that are now in Marfa Ridge, among other things, attract many different butterflies, for example Swallowtail, Clouded Yellow and Painted Lady. In the area you can now also find Painted Frog, the only amphibian to be found in Malta.
An exciting place to visit as you can see how quickly nature changes.




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Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 23 hectares Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Some paths. Uneven terrain What points of interest are there?: The many different flowers and insects. From the upper part there is a view over Melliha bay What activities are available?: Walking, photography Hours of accessibility?: 24/7 List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): A very uneven terrain to walk around Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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