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Starting the heritage trail from the Pembroke Gardens
you can see on the right a typical example of a rocky
beach, offering a variety of marine ecology along this
shore. This bay is very popular with locals and tourists
during the summer months, and is also an attraction
for snorkelers who like to observe marine biodiversity.
Octopus, sea urchins, barnacles and many more can be
spotted along this bay.
Moving along the heritage trail you can admire the view
and at the same time rest at the various viewing points
along this trail. These rest points offer some magnificent
views of the Pembroke Natura 2000 site and its heritage.
Since Pembroke was used as a British Military base during
British rule, the forces used the area for practicing with
ammunition and heavy artillery. You can spot remains
of Victorian Military shooting Ranges. Pembroke had
five ranges, four of which still exist today. Close to the
first resting spot, you will see Range B, which was used
for small fire arms training.
Just as you leave Range B, look further up the road slightly
away from the trail, and you will see the Victorian era
training areas where soldiers used to take position to
practice shooting at targets set up in Range B.
Close to a noticeable building on the right, half-way
along the walk and where Range C once stood, you can
see the Pembroke reverse osmosis plant. This is the
biggest of four desalination plants found in the Maltese
islands; 50% of the islands water comes from such
plants. Malta gets an average of 500mm of rainfall each
year, from which the land only manages to absorb some
16%.
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Moving along you will come to a military footbridge
that was used by Victorian soldiers to move from one
range to another during their practice. The bridge was
constructed to enable easy passage from one range to
another, and to allow rain water to pass underneath.
Pembroke is known for its rich flora. During the months
of spring you can see a variety of orchids, some of which
are either rare or endemic (i.e. native only to Malta).
Orchids usually appear in the early spring. As well as
orchids, you will also see a wide range of other interesting
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Along the path you will spot some interesting small
structures these were shelters built in the British Photo: Mr Leslie Vella
Victorian era and were used by the soldiers to rest or Jekk iammu, naddaf warajhom. Mhux permess sewqan ta vetturi.
shelter from the rain.
Annimali gandhom jinammu binga. Din hija sit tan-Natura 2000.
and clean after your pets. in this Natura 2000 site.
Keep pets on a leash No off-roading is allowed
Sandhurst Building is a prominent structure along the last
part of the trail on the left, walking towards the tower.
This building boasts a beautiful clock tower, typical of
British military buildings. During the British rule it
was used as the Forces quarters and as a rehabilitation
hospital during the war. Today it operates as a state Taqtax fjuri u tkissirx siar mir-reipjenti tal-iskart
Irrispetta n-natura. Tammix. Agmel uu
school. cut flowers and damage trees. on this site.
Kindly respect the wildlife. Do not Do not dispose of litter
At the end of the walk, you will reach Madliena Tower,
which dates back to the Military Order of the Knights
of St John era. This was one of the towers constructed
by Grand Master De Redin to guard the east coast of the
island against invasions. The tower is very interesting for
its military features and was later even used as a defence omm mal-passa.
station by the British Forces.
Nibgu gan-natura.
Mhux permess jitqabbdu nirien. on wild plants as much as possible.
Do not light open fires. Keep to the trail and do not step
Victorian military training tracks were used by the
military to practice target shooting while on the move.
Today these are protected by law.
Code of Conduct
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LEGEND

1 FOUGASSE
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2 MADLIENA TOWER

3 MELITA GROUNDS

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4 SHELTER ROOM

5 AFM RANGE D

6 TRAINING TRACKS

7 VIEWPOINT 6

8 AFM RANGE E

9 MILITARY FOOT BRIDGE

10 REVERSE OSMOSIS
(DESALINATION PLANT) 10

11 RANGE B Rocky beach

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12 TRAINING POST 13
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15 PEMBROKE ATHLETA
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GROUNDS

16 PEMBROKE GARDENS 17
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17 RADISSON BLU
RESORT & SPA 18

18 CORINTHIA HOTEL,
ST GEORGES BAY

CYCLING/WALKING
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Caution: It is the responsibility of visitors to approach this heritage trail with caution.

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Individuals should ensure that they are fit before embarking on any outdoor activities. Visitors Do not walk in Range D and E area EMERGENCY
are warned not to venture outside the heritage trail when the red flags are up between the when the red flags are flying as this TELEPHONE
desalination plant and Madliena Tower. Red flags mean that the Armed Forces of Malta are means that the Armed Forces of Malta NUMBER
carrying out military exercises in this area.Please keep to the track. Children should not be left are conducting military practice.
unattended in this heritage trail. Adults should accompany the children at all times.