Third in the "Over Malta" Series is Fort Saint Elmo. This is a star fort in Valletta, it stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours. Built in 1552 it had its biggest test in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. If you like what we are doing, HIT the Subscribe button. Visit our website: https://www.catherinecourtpictures.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cathe... Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CathCourtPics

Fourth in the "Over Malta" Series, is of the Church in Mellieha. It was originally constructed in the late 16th century and contains a Byzantine-style fresco, depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary with Christ on her right arm. Tradition has it that the painting was made by St. Luke when he was shipwrecked on the island with St. Paul, but recent studies have shown it to be an early 13th century work. The church expanded several times to accommodate the growing population of the village and the roofed veranda is considered a classic example of 17th century Renaissance architecture. The sanctuary was blessed by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Malta in May 1990. If you like what we are doing, HIT the Subscribe button. Visit our website: https://www.catherinecourtpictures.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cathe... Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CathCourtPics

Second in the "Over Malta" series, this one is of an abandoned hotel on the slopes of the Marfa Ridge overlooking Mellieha Bay. The ruins of the Festival Hotel are located in the Sdieri area, between the Red Tower and the boathouses in Mellieha. Now abandoned, the building has been defaced by graffiti. The hotel, as you can see was almost completed but the hill side started to give way, so construction was stopped, leaving this ruin behind. Architect was Richard England. He designed a dozen other hotels in Malta, for example: Cavalieri Hotel (demolished, replaced by Cavaliere Art Hotel) St George Park Bay Hotel White Rocks Holiday Complex (another famous abandoned hotel, urbex space) Salini Resort (current hotel is completely refurbished with little left of the original design) La Valletta Resort (also abandoned): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_England_(architect) Many thanks to Patrick VS for the info: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIfLri8IOIO6sPzQeH7V_g If you like what we are doing, HIT the Subscribe button. Visit our website: https://www.catherinecourtpictures.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cathe... Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CathCourtPics

Ninth in the “Over Malta” series is the Mellieha Bay Hotel. Opened in October 1969, the Hotel was, at the time Malta’s largest hotel with 428 beds and cost £1 million to build. Its opening heralded a new era in Malta’s post-Independence economy, a major step in promoting the island in the UK market, through Thomson Organisation Ltd. We have stayed at the hotel for four years, 2019 being the last. I’m glad I was able to get these shots of this grand old lady. 1969 - 2019 If you like what we are doing, HIT the Subscribe button. Visit our website: https://www.catherinecourtpictures.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cathe... Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CathCourtPics

I purchased a Mavic Air before my hols this year to Malta. Took it with me, and this is the first of a series of videos of some of the footage I got with this amazing drone. I was using the default settings on the controller so footage is a bit jerky, especially with the camera. In future videos you will see that I modified the settings and the shots are a lot smoother. This is a great addition to my arsenal of film gear. If you like what we are doing, HIT the Subscribe button. Visit our website: https://www.catherinecourtpictures.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cathe... Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CathCourtPics

Fifth in the “Over Malta” series is the Armier Tower, also known as the White Tower, lies about 3 km to the north of Mellieha and St Agath’s Tower, it is a small watchtower overlooking the Armier Bay, Built in 1658 as the sixth of the De Redin Towers. If you like what we are doing, HIT the Subscribe button. Visit our website: https://www.catherinecourtpictures.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cathe... Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CathCourtPics

Eighth in the "Over Malta" series, is the beautiful Coral Lagoon, also known as the Dragonara Cave, located 3km north of Mellieha Bay.

Seventh in the "Over Malta" series, is Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is a purpose-built film set village, now converted into a small attraction fun park. It is located at Anchor Bay, 3 kilometres north of Mellieħa. It was built as a film set for the production of the 1980 live-action musical feature film Popeye, produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions starring Robin Williams. Today it is open to the public as an open-air museum and sea-side resort. If you like what we are doing, HIT the Subscribe button. Visit our website: https://www.catherinecourtpictures.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cathe... Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CathCourtPics

Sixth in the "Over Malta" series is of the wonderful coastline around the north of the island. If you like what we are doing, HIT the Subscribe button. Visit our website: https://www.catherinecourtpictures.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cathe... Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CathCourtPics