Aura (Qawra) is one of Malta's most popular and revital resort areas in the northern part of the island.
I will say more. Aura, together with Bybboy, are the largest resort area on the whole Maltese archipelago. These two cities form a single whole, a pronounced border between them as such. Cities simply smoothly "flow" from one to another. Aura and Budjibba are located on the shore of Cape, one edge of which goes to the Bay of San Paul Bay, and the other (just from the side of the aura) - at Salina Bay. And with what part of the cape you did not look at the sea, you will see just a charming look.
The history of the city began at the dawn of our era. Then there was a small fishing village. Not far from here in the Bay (later named San Paul Bay) there is an island (called the same name). After throwing on the rocks of this island, in the 60th year of our era suffered a craft, on board who was the Apostle Paul. He actually subsequently turned Malta to Christianity. Over the centuries, the village gradually crushed to the city sizes. This city is now called Aura.
Like all Maltese, residents of Aura deeply believers. Therefore, at many homes you will meet such (or similar) figures.
One of the favorite places of the inhabitants of Aura is a picturesque embankment paved from red bricks. She passes through the mice itself. On the one hand, decorated with carved lamps, and on the other - palm trees. In fact, the embankment is the center of Aura. There are many open-air cafes, tourists love to walk along the embankment, and street musicians are also performed.
It is in aura that you can feel the traditional Maltese hospitality. There are many hotels, bars, restaurants, all kinds of shops and nightclubs. Although, justice, it is worth noting that the more rich nightlife is not here, but in Pacentle.
We can say that Aura is just a quiet resort town. Accordingly, more suitable for a quiet family holiday. Including with children.
Beaches in Aure Scalist-Stony (which is traditionally for Malta). Rocky beaches spread directly from the aura, along the promenade, to the outskirts of Budjibby (more precisely - to the hotel "New Dolmen"). Called Perched Beach. However, there are also sandy beaches at all near the aura, which is very profitably distinguished by the resort from the rest of Malta's rest. Soft, beautiful sand and warm sea and "invite" to sunbathe and swim. Although the Maltese sun can hardly be called gentle. The Mediterranean climate here is fully revealed here.
I almost forgot, there is in the Aura area and its aqua park. I think it can play not a last role in rest with children.
Lovers to dive with a mask or aqualung too, I think they will not be bored. The seabed in Malta has an interesting and diverse relief. Moreover, on the beaches of Aura, you can undergo a weekly course of underwater floating. Upon completion, you receive this International Certificate. It costs about 250 dollars.
I also note that because of the popularity of the resort, many Maltesers in Aure have apartments that in the summer surrender to tourists. Hotels located here are usually cheaper than in Slime, Valletta or St. Julianse. What is also plus.
Aura is convenient to use as a "base" to organize excursions in Malta and sea cruises.
From here it is very close (about 10 kilometers) to the pier in Chirkev, from where ferries go to the island of Gozo and boats to the island of Comino. It is also convenient and not very far to go to other major cities: Valletta and Slim. And the bridge is generally in the neighborhood.
A very popular ferry trip to the Italian Island of Sicily, which will cost approximately 140 euros per person. But it is so, by the way.
Riding a girl alone in aura is absolutely safe. As well as in Malta at all. There are no crime here.
I believe that aura is a positive holiday destination in every sense.
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