Ħondoq ir-Rummien
Published on The Sunday Times on Sunday 5th April, 2009 by Angelo Xerri.
The beach and docking areas at Ħondoq ir-Rummien in Qala suffered a lot of damage from storms this year.
Repair works have started but are proceeding at a snail's pace. This also poses a danger to visitors, local or foreign. This beach and bay must be repaired without delay. Ħondoq Bay is a popular meeting place during the summer and there is no other place like it in Gozo, maybe even in Malta.
It also has the cleanest water for swimming on these islands and is less prone to jellyfish invasion than other beaches, thanks to the natural currents that act as a filter to keep this bay in pristine condition.
The people of Qala, including Maltese and foreign residents, hold this place close to their hearts, and it is especially popular with tourists, who include large numbers of visiting Maltese and Gozitans who have settled abroad.
In summer, Ħondoq ir-Rummien is a beehive of activity from early morning until past midnight, with people enjoying barbecues and other activities.
The authorities must do their bit to repair any damage and clean up Ħondoq without delay before somebody is hurt, and the summer rush is on.
The beach and docking areas at Ħondoq ir-Rummien in Qala suffered a lot of damage from storms this year.
Repair works have started but are proceeding at a snail's pace. This also poses a danger to visitors, local or foreign. This beach and bay must be repaired without delay. Ħondoq Bay is a popular meeting place during the summer and there is no other place like it in Gozo, maybe even in Malta.
It also has the cleanest water for swimming on these islands and is less prone to jellyfish invasion than other beaches, thanks to the natural currents that act as a filter to keep this bay in pristine condition.
The people of Qala, including Maltese and foreign residents, hold this place close to their hearts, and it is especially popular with tourists, who include large numbers of visiting Maltese and Gozitans who have settled abroad.
In summer, Ħondoq ir-Rummien is a beehive of activity from early morning until past midnight, with people enjoying barbecues and other activities.
The authorities must do their bit to repair any damage and clean up Ħondoq without delay before somebody is hurt, and the summer rush is on.
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