Għajn Barrani Explained
Għajn Barrani (English: Foreigner’s Spring) is a stretch of cliffs located along the north of Gozo, Malta, from Marsalforn to Ramla Bay. The area consists of flat terrain, rocks and clay slopes.[1]
It contains a hidden beach due to its secluded position.[2] [3]
History
During the Invasion of Gozo in 1551, the Ottoman Turks used to stop with their galleys at Għajn Barrani due to the fresh water arising from its springs.[4] It is assumed that the name Għajn Barrani originates from this event.
Wildlife
Għajn Barrani contains various native trees, including pears, plums, olive trees and grape vines.[5] The clay slopes also have a range of endemic species, including Hyoseris frutescens[6] , Matthiola incana[7] , Trifolium squamosum, Ononis oligophylla,[8] Juncus acutus, Darniella melitensis[9] and Atriplex halimus.
Protection status
Għajn Barrani is enlisted as a protected area by Natura 2000.[10] [11]
See also
References
36.0667°N 14.2694°W
Notes and References
- Web site: Għajn Barrani. 2021-04-30. VisitGozo. en-US.
- Web site: 2018-08-05. 5 Hidden Beaches In Gozo To Visit This Summer. 2021-05-02. Air Malta Blog. en-US.
- Web site: Collins. Nicola. The Best Secret Beaches in Malta to Visit. 2021-05-02. Culture Trip.
- Web site: F. Attard. Anton. 2015. The Lore of Turkish Raids on Gozo. 2021-04-30. University of Malta.
- Web site: Għajn Barrani (l/o Xagħra). 2021-05-02. Times of Malta. en-gb.
- Web site: Għajn Barrani area. 2021-05-02. Times of Malta. en-gb.
- Web site: Għajn Barrani area. 2021-05-02. Times of Malta. en-gb.
- Web site: Mifsud. Stephen. 2002-08-23. Ononis oligophylla (Few-leaved Restharrow) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands.. 2021-05-02. www.maltawildplants.com. en-us.
- Web site: 2019. BioSnippet Issue 6. 2021-05-02. ERA.
- Web site: Caruana Dingli. Petra. Galea. Martin. 2016. THE FUTURE OF NATURE PARKS IN MALTA. 2021-05-02. Din l-Art Ħelwa. 43.
- Web site: Tree Protection Areas. 2021-05-02. ERA. en-US.
