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Malkangiri

Malkangiri is a city in Odisha (formerly Orissa).

Understand
Malkangiri is the district headquarter of Malkangiri District. This district is one of the newly created districts in the state of Odisha. It is situated in the southernmost tip of Odisha with the borders of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in near vicinity. Malkangiri lies in the Dandkarnya plains which extends from Chhattisgarh. This town used to be a sleepy hamlet but there is a lot of activity after it got converted into district headquarter. It has a lot of flora and fauna surrounding it and is a nature lovers delight. It has been in news for the ongoing Naxalite activity in places nearer to Malkangiri.

Get in
By train: the nearest rail head is located at Jeypore which is 105 km away from Malkangiri.

By bus: Malkangiri is well connected by Bus service. Buses ply throughout the day to Malkangiri from Jeypore. Few buses also ply from Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh.

See

 * Balimela Hydroelectricity Plant
 * Bonda Hills
 * Gupteshwar
 * Machkund Hydroelectricity Plant
 * Malkangiri eco -tourism Lake
 * Mauli Maa Temple

See also the mesmerising forests of the area.

Sleep
Malyabanta Lodging

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Mallaig

Mallaig (pronounced MEL-ig) is a ferry port and fishing village on the west coast of The Great Glen and Strathspey region of the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 660 in 2020. The name is Norse, Mel vik, sand-dune bay.

By plane
The nearest practical airports are Glasgow 140 miles away and Edinburgh  180 miles away. Inverness is within 100 miles but has few flights.

By train
Scotrail trains run from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig, taking 5 hr 20 min, with four M-Sa and two on Sunday. They split at Crianlarich, with one portion heading to Oban, so you need to be in the correct section via Fort William, Glenfinnan and Arisaig. Another train starts from Fort William. Trains and ferries are sometimes held for connections... and then again, sometimes not.

The Caledonian Highland Sleeper from London Euston (Su-F) reaches Fort William at 10AM (M-Sa), with the first onward train to Mallaig at midday. You can also take the Lowland Sleeper towards midnight, reaching Glasgow Central for 7:30AM, then continue on the daytime train.

The West Highland Line crosses impressive highland scenery, dramatic even in bad weather as the clouds swirl over stern mountains. It passes Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Fort William beneath Ben Nevis, then across the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a hundred-year-old stone arched rail bridge. From up there you don't see much of the viaduct, but there are views down Loch Shiel to the left. You can day-trip here from Fort William for under £20 return in 2023.
 * is 100 yards from the ferry pier. It has a ticket office (M-Sa), waiting room and toilets. There is step-free access to the platforms.
 * is 100 yards from the ferry pier. It has a ticket office (M-Sa), waiting room and toilets. There is step-free access to the platforms.

By bus
Citylink buses run from Glasgow Buchanan station to Skye; get off at Fort William (3 hours) and change to the Shiel Bus. In summer the Citylink buses run daily every couple of hours, but only half of them have a speedy onward connection to Mallaig. So from Glasgow buy a through-ticket: the connection will usually be held. The first bus north from Glasgow is at 10AM arriving for 3PM, the last bus south from Mallaig is around 3:30PM for 10PM. Citylink and Shiel Buses also run between Inverness and Fort William taking two hours, 4-6 a day in summer.

Between Fort William and Mallaig, Shiel Bus 500 takes 90 min, adult return £8. In summer it runs four times a day M-F, but Sa Su only once. Sit on the right for views of Glenfinnan Viaduct. Bus 501 also runs three times a day between Mallaig and Arisaig.

The bus stop in Mallaig varies. A couple of buses connect with the ferry to Armadale in Skye, and run direct to the ferry terminal. Others stop outside the bank near the railway station before wandering off to the housing estate at Mallaigvaig.

By car
Reaching Mallaig by road first involves reaching Fort William then following A830 west (past Glenfinnan) for the last 43 miles.

The route from Glasgow is by A82 north past Loch Lomond, Crianlarich and Glencoe. (From Glasgow Airport follow M8 west to cross the Erskine Bridge and join A82.) There's a choice of routes from Edinburgh; it's probably easiest to follow M9 past Stirling, then A84 via Callander and Loch Earn to join A85, which joins A82 at Crianlarich. (From Edinburgh Airport turn west to come onto M9.) From Inverness it's a straight run south on A82 past Loch Ness to Fort William.

Reckon to average at best 50 mph (80 km/h). You'll zip along the motorways but the A-roads are twisty and busy, with few opportunities to overtake safely.

By boat
CalMac car ferries sail from Mallaig to:
 * Armadale on Skye, 45 min. Apr-Oct M-Sa there are nine sailings, Sunday six. Nov-March has 2 or 3 M-Sa and just one on Sunday.
 * Lochboisdale on South Uist, 3 hr 30 min, once daily in summer. In winter it's usually once on W Sa Su, but no sailings for most of Nov or Feb. When this ferry's not sailing, reach South Uist via Oban.
 * The Small Isles of Rùm, Eigg, Muck and Canna. Ferries sail daily throughout the year, but visit different islands on different days, so depending on route the crossing takes 2-4 hours. Don't take a car, use the free parking lot next to the ferry terminal.
 * Inverie on Knoydart is on the Scottish mainland but has no road connection. The ferry (operated by Western Isles Cruises) sails year-round, with four M-F and two Sa Su, taking 30 min. One sailing M-F calls at Tarbet, similarly isolated on the other side of the loch.

Get around
Mallaig is a small village, everything is within walking distance.

Car hire is available from Morar Motors,. They also have a base in Kyle of Lochalsh.

See

 * is a little village 3 miles south of Mallaig: the trains and Shiel buses stop here. It has fine white beaches, and a short river rushes over waterfalls out of Loch Morar. It is almost 12 miles long and Britain's deepest freshwater lake at 1017 ft (310 m), a fjord scoured out by glaciation.
 * is a little village 3 miles south of Mallaig: the trains and Shiel buses stop here. It has fine white beaches, and a short river rushes over waterfalls out of Loch Morar. It is almost 12 miles long and Britain's deepest freshwater lake at 1017 ft (310 m), a fjord scoured out by glaciation.

Do

 * Ferry trips for marine-life spotting and scenery, even if you've no intention to stay. The ferry trip to Armadale gives you time to see the castle gardens. Western Isles Cruises who operate the ferry to Knoydart also have sight-seeing cruises.
 * Golf: see Arisaig for Traigh GC.
 * Mallaig & Morar Highland Games are held at Lovat Games Field in Morar on the first Sunday in August, with the next on 4 Aug 2024.

Buy

 * The Co-op opposite the station is open daily 7AM-10PM.
 * Mallaig also has a few souvenir shops, a Spar, post office, chemist shop and ships chandlers.

Drink
Chlachain Inn (above) has an outstanding collection of single malt whiskys.

Sleep

 * Although some places close in winter, that's also when ferry connections are mostly likely to fail, so Mallaig landladies often rescue the stranded.

Connect
As of July 2023, Mallaig has 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone, but the signal is poor on the approach highway, and there's nothing from Three. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * See the pretty coastline between Arisaig and Morar, especially the "Back of Keppoch."
 * Glenfinnan on the road east to Fort William has a much-photographed railway viaduct.
 * Skye: the ferry lands you in Armadale, with roads onward to Broadford and Portree.
 * Small Isles: a day-trip may suffice, since they're well-named.

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Mallapally

Mallappally is a taluk in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state in Southern India. The major populations are Christianity and Hinduism. The land derived its name from mallan (meaning "strong people") and pally (meaning "place"), and is believed to have a community of brave aggressive people from the nearby communities.

The land's history and culture includes:

 * Vacation Bible School was introduced at Mallappally from 1953 to 1956 by the CSI Missioners.
 * The Mallappally Convention was started in 1912, which is an ancient gathering of Malakara Christian Community, mainly communities of Mar Thoma and CSI.

Shiva Rathri, a legendary Hindu festival, is celebrated at its best and has the greatest gathering in Kerala, after the Alwaye Shiva Rathri. The land is now popularly known as Shiva Rathri Nagar.

The Mallappally Taluk holds one of the oldest Christian churches of Kerala in Kallooppara (St.Mary's Church) and one of the oldest stone temples in India in Kaviyoor.

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The Murray (Victoria)

The Murray is a large and unique region along the northern edge of Victoria, Australia.

Understand
The Murray region follows the Murray River for much of its length, also bordering New South Wales to the north and South Australia to the west.

Within the region, a number of distinct subregions exist. The Mallee describes an arid area in the west, crossing the South Australian border. Sunraysia is a sunny, farming region in the north-west, also spanning territory in New South Wales. The Goulburn Valley is a fertile farming region in the south-eastern area.

By car
From Melbourne, the M79/A79 route takes you to Mildura, the M39/A39 takes you to the far east of the region like Shepparton. The B400 and B12 routes run through the Murray and Mallee regions.

By train
The Victorian state railway operator V/line has two train lines that link the Murray region to Melbourne: these lines terminate at Swan Hill and Echuca. A map of the V/line can be found here

By coach
V/line also runs coaches to places not linked by train lines, such as Mildura, Ouyen, and Robinvale. The V/line map also shows coach services.

Get around
Since the trains mostly connect the towns of Echuca and Swan Hill with Melbourne, the V/line coaches that connect various towns in the Murray region will be useful. However schedules are fairly limited so it will be extremely beneficial if you have access to a car.

See
The area is sometimes thought to be part of the outback, but the outback does not make its way to Victoria at all, but this area is still very dry, and with little rainfall.

As the name of the region says, the region is along side the Murray River, the longest river in Australia and making some various points along the river to see, most notably in Mildura.

Sunsets in this region are particularly renowned for their beauty. Ask the locals for their favourite scenic spots.

Do
There are numerous hiking trails within the region, with the most being in Murray Sunset National Park. However, other parts of the state have more hiking opportunities. Likewise mountain biking trails are available but are less common than in other parts of Victoria.

Eat
Most food in the region is simple and generally consists of steaks, lamb chops, beef and other basics and most importantly, the classic meat pie, just like in any other country Australian region. However, it can be difficult for a vegetarian to find a decent meal in many outback towns because many countrysiders don't get this "urban affliction". The sole exception is Mildura, since it's a decently sized city it has more options.

Go next
Cross the Murray into the Riverina region of NSW.

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Mallorca

Mallorca or Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, and a classic among European travel destinations. Mallorca is known as an easy-to-reach destination for fans of sunny beaches, amazing landscapes, wonderful mountains and affordable Mediterranean food, with a coastline of more than 550 km.

Cities

 * — Mallorca's main and largest city
 * — perfect for combining beach and cycling
 * — in the far north-east corner of the island, this beach resort is popular with German tour operators, who almost exclusively supply the many hotels with guests.
 * — south eastern coastal town, linked by a long promenade to the adjacent resort of Cala Bona.
 * — the busiest part of the island with long and neat beaches, hotels, nightclubs, restaurants and shops.
 * — small village in the Tramuntana mountains, beloved by artists, intriguing cemetery.
 * — charming little city in the north-east, and home to a good Sunday market.

 * — pretty town set in fantastic mountainous scenery.
 * — the charming village in the Tramuntana mountains is a must-see; Chopin spent a winter here with George Sand.

Other destinations

 * — a monastery in the Tramuntana mountains
 * and — Mallorca's "Grand Canyon"
 * — Monastery on top of a mountain with no name near Porto Colom and Felanitx   San Salvador Monastery Mallorca.JPG
 * - Off the coast of Mallorca, this Park boasts crystal-clear waters, underwater caves and a rich maritime history. Explore the seabed through snorkeling or diving, and discover the remnants of a Napoleonic-era fortress.

Understand
In high season the island receives about 8 million tourists from around the world. This is both a blessing and a curse for the inhabitants, and they are well prepared for it and provide a very well-organized tourist infrastructure.

Nevertheless, Mallorca can show another face when you leave the coastline and take a look at the inner country. Prices fall with each kilometer you move away from the coast, and reach the usual Spanish standards in the centre of the island or even some parts of the mountain area.

Geographically the 3640-km² island can be divided into three parts. The Serra de Tramuntana rocks extend from southwest to northeast, while the Serra de Llevant stretches along the eastern coast. Between them lies the central plain (Es pla).

Climate
The climate of Mallorca is Mediterranean, with mild and stormy winters and hot, bright, dry summers. Precipitation in the Serra de Tramuntana is markedly higher. Summers are hot in the plains, and winters mild, getting colder in the Tramuntana range, where brief episodes of snow during the winter are not unusual. The two wettest months in Mallorca are October and December.

Talk
Catalan and Spanish are the official languages in the Balearic Islands. Most people can speak both languages, although the natives converse amongst themselves in Mallorquín, a sub-dialect of the "Balear" variety of Catalan.

In tourist areas, you will frequently come across people speaking English, German, French and other common European languages.

By plane
There are frequent flights from many European cities to Palma de Mallorca Airport. In particular, many of the discount airlines have daily flights.

There are also flights from Menorca and Ibiza, but these are about double the price of the ferries from these islands, and save only about an hour.

From the airport, public buses run frequently to central Palma. Many car rental agencies have their offices at the airport.

For the frugal, bus 35 costs 2 euro (cash only) from Can Pastilla ses Fontanelles 2500 metres away. (200 m of it is slightly unsafe)

By boat
Ferries sail to Mallorca from Barcelona (7 hr), Denia (5 hr) and Valencia (7 hr). Most sailings are to Palma, but some call at Alcúdia on their way to Menorca. Inter-island ferries sail to Palma from Ibiza (2-4 hr), Formentara (4 hr) and Mahon on Menorca (6 hr).

Ferry lines are Trasmed, Baleària and GNV. There are no ferries to Mallorca from France, Italy or North Africa.

Cruise liners often call at Palma as they tour the Med.

With your own boat, Palma is the Port of Entry to clear immigration and customs if your last port-of-call was in a non-Schengen country.

By bus

Many spots are reachable by bus; while transportation between the major holiday resorts is no problem, especially medium- and long-distance services may be as sparse as one bus per week; many bus routes are not served at all on Sundays, in the lower season and during the night. Schedules are available online.

By train
There is inland train transportation, but mainly limited to Puerto de Sóller, Manacor, Inca, Sa Pobla and Sineu. Rural halts tend to be far away from town centres, but there are usually bus shuttles available. If you would like a private direct transfer to your resort on the island you could also book a private transfer from one of the many online suppliers.

By car
Cars can be rented in many tourist towns, especially along the coast. Unless in high season, when you should book your rental in advance if you want to ensure getting one, hiring a car directly at the airport without reservation shouldn't be any problem at all. However, as "at desk" rental prices are often far higher than booking in advance it may be prudent to organise it from home before you arrive (and to avoid disappointment during peak periods).

By bicycle
Long cycles lanes exist on the east coast.

See

 * Caves - several caves are open to the public, the (Coves del Drach in mallorquin) being the most visited

Beaches
This is what most people come for. The main tourist areas are on the southern and eastern coast but places may be crowded in high season. Mallorca has beautiful white sand and crystal water beaches, so most are base for package tourists nowadays. In more remote areas you might find very rarely visited beaches. More secluded and quiet beaches can be found on the island but expect a difficult route (e.g. cliffs) and minimal parking. A must visit is Es Trenc, near the Colonia de Sant Jordi, but there are also many beaches not that popular worth a visit.

If you are looking for a quieter beach than the 5 km strand (Platja de Palma), take the line 3 of the town's public bus company "EMT" (blue and white buses) all the way to its Western terminus "Illetes", which is simply called Playa. It is a wonderful little cove set about by rocks, with a local restaurant right on the beach. There are other coves in either direction, but this is the most welcoming.

Do

 * Hiking — the Serra de Tramuntana offers some fine trails.
 * Cycling — in spring the island's roads are popular with several professional teams in preparation for the next season.
 * Palma — the island's capital offers the famous cathedral as well as a nice city centre to stroll around. Cultural visits, shore excursions and trips to the Jewish quarter and other sites and villages around the Island.
 * Golf — there are eighteen 18-hole golf courses on the island that are open to the general public. These are Andratx, Alcanada, Bendinat, Canyamel, Capdepera, Poniente, Pula, Golf Park Puntiró Mallorca, Golf Maioris, Santa Ponsa 1, Son Antem East, Son Antem West, Son Termens, Son Vida, Son Muntaner, Son Quint, Son Gual & Vall d'Or.  There are two 9-holes courses open to the general public; Son Servera & Pollença.  The courses Santa Ponsa 2 & 3 are 'members only' and finally there is a 9-hole golf course in the grounds of La Reserve Rotana, a boutique hotel in the north-east of the island, just outside of Manacor.
 * Nature
 * S'Albufera is a large salt marsh near the town of Alcudia. Large numbers of bird species can be seen, including many species of heron, waders, ducks and warblers.
 * The cliffs of Formentor are good for sea birdwatching and are among the best places for a chance to see the rare Elenora's Falcon.
 * One-day boat tours are available from Colonia de Sant Jordi to the Cabrera Island National Park which is about 18 km south of Mallorca. The Cueva Azul (Blue Cave) on Cabrera is spectacular.
 * Free Classical Music Concerts — during the summer, free open-air classical music concerts are usually organised on Saturday evenings on the Bendinat Golf Course.
 * Deep Water Solo / Psicobloc — the island's unique geography has helped it become the premier destination for rock climbers wishing to experience deep water soloing or psicobloc, rock climbing above deep water.

Sailing and yachting
One of the best ways to discover Mallorca and the stunning Balearic islands is by boat. When it comes to yachting in the Mediterranean, you have several options: chartering, sailing aboard your own vessel, or fractional yacht ownership.

 * Yacht charter and sailing
 * Shared yacht ownership is a sound alternative to chartering a yacht in Spain. Yacht fractional ownership allows you to own a yacht at a fraction of a cost and avoid many maintenance hassles and costs.

Local dishes
Majorcan cuisine, like that of similar zones in the Mediterranean, is based on bread, vegetables and meat (specially pork), and uses olive oil throughout. A simple popular dinner, especially during the summer, is the Pa amb Oli: Bread with olive oil, tomato, and any available condiments such as cheese and tunafish. Another one is Trampó, the same but with various vegetables instead of bread.

Other local dishes include Frit Mallorquí (meat and vegetables cut up in small pieces) and Sopes Mallorquines (a simple, healthy dish made of bread and vegetables, optionally with meat, eggs, wild mushrooms, etc.). The seafood version of Paella is very recommended while in Mallorca.

Sobrassada, a sausage made of pork, paprika, condiments, etc. is eaten plain or toasted, on a slice of bread, and it's also used in preparing other dishes. It is normally not spicy.

For breakfast, instead of croissant, try the typical Ensaïmada (a spiral-shaped bun made of dough with pork fat), and for dessert the Gató (a cake made with almond) with almond ice cream.

Bunyols (sweet pastries)- they are typical only in autumn. Bunyols are commonly made of boiled potatoes, flour, eggs, butter or lard, yeast and sugar; they are fried in hot oil and then sprinkled with sugar. (A fried Donut)

Finding a restaurant
Palma is most known place for dining, having probably more restaurants than the rest of the island.

For out-of-cities dining, head to Algaida: there are several great restaurants around the village.

Most restaurants are happy to host children, even infants, but make sure to ask at the more expensive restaurants if they have a specific policy to that effect.

Drink
Drinking is allowed if you are 18 or older, as in the rest of Spain. While alcohol is widely sold, pursuant to local laws only bars, restaurants, discothèques and the like are allowed to serve it after 10pm.

Spanish people go out quite late and, while in the main tourist resorts you can find people drinking and chatting from early hours, you will not see many locals before midnight.

The main nighttime areas are:

 * Magaluf: well known to be the British capital in the island, this is the place for clubbing. Bananas Disco and BCM Empire Disco are a must.
 * Paseo Maritimo: A profusion of bars can be found at Paseo Maritime in Palma, the main road by the sea. Abraxas (former Pacha) and Tito's are the main discos, catered mostly to a young party crowd. Gay oriented bars can be found around Plaza Gomila (must visit: Hotel Aries Pub and the Black Cat Disco).

Also, you must know that while drinking in the street is allowed, big groups drinkings are not tolerated and the police will fine you if you leave any rubbish in the street. In any case, is better to carry a plastic bag for any rubbish you could have.

Wines
You should consider trying the Sangria, a mix of wine, fruit juice and brandy. Another option are the excellent local wines. Many bodegas offer tours with free tastings.

 * Ses Nines "Negre, Binissalem D.O.", a real bargain, this pleasant red wine will accompany your barbecues. €5.
 * José L. Ferrer "Blanc de blancs, Binissalem D.O.", a light and tasty white wine to drink with a fish soup or grilled sardines. €7.
 * Macia Batle crianza, "Binissalem D.O.", a fine, tasty and elegant red wine, bottled by Macia Batle in Santa Maria del Cami. €10.
 * Moli de Vent "Blanc, Pla i Llevant D.O.", a fine white wine with a subtle citrus fruit parfum, bottled by Jaume Mesquida . €10.
 * GVIVM "Merlot-Callet, Pla i Llevant D.O.", a strong red wine with character, bottled by Pere Seda. €15.
 * Negre de sa Colonia "Pla i Llevant D.O.", a fine red wine with a deep oak taste, bottled by Toni Gelabert. €20.
 * GVIVM "Merlot-Callet, Pla i Llevant D.O.", a strong red wine with character, bottled by Pere Seda. €15.
 * Negre de sa Colonia "Pla i Llevant D.O.", a fine red wine with a deep oak taste, bottled by Toni Gelabert. €20.

Stay safe
Though it attracts millions of tourists from all corners of Europe and the world, Mallorca is incredibly safe for such a popular tourist destination. Being street-smart will be enough to avoid getting into too much trouble.

The only thing to watch out for is the excessive binge-drinking culture brought on by tourists, especially those from the UK and Germany. Though much less prevalent than in past decades, alcohol-fueled behaviors remain a real problem, and local politicians and police officers are very much aware of this issues, namely in towns like Magaluf and Palma.

Sleep
Accommodation is mainly for the package-tour tourist who wants a room near the beach. Most of these hotels are cheaper if booked by a travel agent. But over the past few years, the number of alternative accommodations for more experienced, individual travellers has steadily been growing: designer hotels, fully equipped apartments, aparthotels and fincas to name a few.

Fincas
Rural tourism: Also known as "Agroturismo". Refers to farmhouses and country estates built before 1960, still being used for agriculture but, of course, fully refurbished and modernized. Just perfect for families with children.

"Rural Hotel", "Turisme d'Interior" and "Petit Hotel" on the other hand are generally former mansions and manor-houses located in smaller towns such as Sòller, Lloseta, Deià or Campanet. They offer a limited number of rooms for guests, mostly 4-star service with an excellent cuisine, Spa services, etc.

Hotels
Although the vast majority are 3- and 4-star hotels, the island does offer excellent 5-star hotels and resorts, small and trendy Designer Hotels next to Palma's shopping district as well as charming city hotels in the old city centre of Palma de Mallorca.

If you prefer to stay in your own apartment, but don't want to miss the hotel's daily entertainment programme, sports and shows in the evening, then consider staying in an aparthotel. Most of them are in the north (Alcudia, Playa de Muro) or on the east coast of the island (Cala Millor, Cala d'Or) and offer a wide range of services.

Camping
There are no commercial camp grounds in Mallorca, but there are some recreation areas with toilets and sometimes with showers where camping is allowed.

Villa rentals
Renting a villa is an excellent, often inexpensive way of enjoying Mallorca's more secluded locations. These are generally found on the western and northern sides of the island. There are several choices, from "casitas" that are small and offer no additional services, to those which are classed as "luxury", and offer a wide range of additional features such as a maid service, breakfast and hire cars.

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Mallow

Mallow (Magh Eala, "place of the stone") is a town in County Cork with a population of 13,500 in 2022. It's a market and light industrial town best known for its racecourse, and as the place you get stuck if you miss your rail connection to Killarney. As Mallow is the main town hereabouts, sights in the north of the county are also described here.

There isn't a tourist information centre, but see the town website.

Understand
Proud symbols of Ireland's status as an independent nation: the Irish tricolour, Gaelic games, and, er, sugar? And with Mallow key to its story.

The usual sweetener in Europe was honey until the 17th century, then cane sugar became available, and people couldn't get enough of it. But it came from distant tropical countries and its production was back-breaking labour: you couldn't even flog Irish indentured labourers to harvest it, so it led to the widespread use of slavery in the Americas. It also came by long sea routes, which was dandy for Britain which owned the seas as confidently as it owned Ireland. It was harder to come by in rival nations, which even if not at war might suffer trade embargoes or tariffs.

Beets (more snappily known as weiße schlesische Zuckerrübe) were developed with higher sugar content by 1801 in Silesia, and Napoleon promoted the industry when France was cut off from Caribbean supplies. It was grown in a small way in Ireland; it grows well here, but requires deep ploughing and crop rotation with wheat and pulses. Sugar beet only flourished after independence, when like the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric plant it became a symbolic political project. It was subsidised in the interests of self-sufficiency, local employment, and alliance of agriculture with industry. Sugar refineries were built at Carlow, Mallow, Thurles and Tuam, run by the state-owned Irish Sugar Company, and in the 1930s the industry employed over 10,000. Mechanisation in the 1950s made beet-growing more efficient and less labour-intensive, with an autumn "Campaign" to harvest and process the crop. As well as table sugar, it went into confectionery and food products such as breakfast cereals, while a by-product was animal feed. But all this was only viable through subsidy, protectionist policy and state control.

In 1973 Ireland joined the European Economic Community, and had to comply with the Common Agricultural Policy. This set quotas for sugar production, favouring countries where it was a major crop, and in the 1980s the Tuam and Thurles factories closed. There were global curbs on all forms of state subsidy, and the company was privatised as Greencore. In 2005 / 06 the EU abolished sugar subsidies and tariffs that impoverished sugar-cane producing countries (pushing their farmers into the narcotics trade), and that spelt the end for the Carlow and Mallow factories. They were major employers, so it was a heavy blow for both towns. Ireland now imports all its sugar. In 2019 BEET Ireland was an attempt to re-start the home industry but it hasn't taken off.

By train
Trains run hourly from Dublin Heuston, taking 2 hr 15 min to Mallow via Kildare, Portlaoise, Ballybrophy, Thurles and Limerick Junction, and continuing to Cork, another 25 min. Change at Limerick Junction coming from Limerick city, Waterford, Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir and Tipperary.

Commuter trains also run non-stop between Mallow and Cork. It's the same fare as for the inter-city trains, about €10 single. Change at Cork for Midleton or Cobh.

Trains run every two hours from Tralee via Killarney to Mallow. They usually terminate here, but one or two continue south to Cork or north to Dublin.

is 500 m west of town centre.

By bus
Bus Éireann 51 runs hourly from Galway via Gort, Ennis, Shannon Airport and Limerick to Mallow then Cork.

There are no direct buses from Dublin, travel via Cork or Limerick.

There isn't a bus station, the most central stop is Town Park on N72, a block south of Main Street.

By road
From Dublin follow M7 / M8 to Mitchelstown then follow N73 west into town.

Get around
You can walk to the castle and the racetrack. The bus will get you to Buttevant, but you need wheels for anywhere else.

See

 * The Clock House on Spa Square is the main building of note in town. Built in 1855, it's now just offices.
 * is a line of six standing stones, probably from Bronze Age; their ritual significance is unknown. One has fallen over. They're off R619, 12 km south of Mallow beyond the village of Bweeng.
 * is a village 20 km north of Mallow on N20 to Limerick. The main sight is the Franciscan Priory, founded in 1251 and dissolved in 1540. Illegal masses and hold-out friars persisted for almost 300 years, "little for the good of the King and the State", as one Protestant bishop complained. One km south of Buttevant along N20 is Ballybeg Priory, which was Augustinian and of similar dates: there's just a few walls standing and the stump of a castle. In July Cahirmee Horse Fair is held in town.
 * or "Old Court" is the substantial shell of a tower-house built in 1601. It was never completed, as English settlers suspected it was being raised as a bastion against them. It's 15 km west of Mallow and free to stroll around anytime.
 * near Castletownroche are open in summer. The "miniature castle" is just a gatehouse lodge with cod parapets, rented out for self-catering.
 * is in Ballygriffin: she was an 18th century pioneer of Catholic education for girls. The heritage centre here only caters for pre-booked groups. Individuals can see more of Nagle's life and works at her centre in Cork.
 * near Castletownroche are open in summer. The "miniature castle" is just a gatehouse lodge with cod parapets, rented out for self-catering.
 * is in Ballygriffin: she was an 18th century pioneer of Catholic education for girls. The heritage centre here only caters for pre-booked groups. Individuals can see more of Nagle's life and works at her centre in Cork.

Do

 * Gate Cinema is on Market Square.
 * is 1 km east of town, south bank of the river. Blue tees 5960 m, par 72.
 * Cahirmee Horse Fair is held at Buttevant 20 km north on 12 July. There's a legend that Copenhagen, the Duke of Wellington's horse at Waterloo, was bought here but it doesn't fit with his known dates. Napoleon's horse Marengo has been added to this tale, so it's only missing the mounts of Frederick the Great and George Washington for a full set: see Blarney.
 * Cahirmee Horse Fair is held at Buttevant 20 km north on 12 July. There's a legend that Copenhagen, the Duke of Wellington's horse at Waterloo, was bought here but it doesn't fit with his known dates. Napoleon's horse Marengo has been added to this tale, so it's only missing the mounts of Frederick the Great and George Washington for a full set: see Blarney.
 * Cahirmee Horse Fair is held at Buttevant 20 km north on 12 July. There's a legend that Copenhagen, the Duke of Wellington's horse at Waterloo, was bought here but it doesn't fit with his known dates. Napoleon's horse Marengo has been added to this tale, so it's only missing the mounts of Frederick the Great and George Washington for a full set: see Blarney.

Buy

 * Tesco in town centre is open daily 7AM-10PM. It doesn't have fuel.

Eat

 * Jumbo Malaysian on Shortcastle St is open M-Sa 5-10:30PM, Su 1-10:30PM.
 * Jumbo Malaysian on Shortcastle St is open M-Sa 5-10:30PM, Su 1-10:30PM.
 * Jumbo Malaysian on Shortcastle St is open M-Sa 5-10:30PM, Su 1-10:30PM.

Drink

 * There's a slew of pubs around the Clock House. Try any of Chasers, Colie's, Olde Fiddle, Sheehan's (aka Mona's), O'Keefe's or Maureen's. Bridge House Bar is just over the river.

Connect
As of March 2023, Mallow and its approach roads have 5G from all Irish carriers.

Go next

 * North is Limerick, with a Norman castle, Georgian centre and many visitor attractions.
 * Northeast is Cahir, with a river island castle and the playful Swiss Cottage.
 * East you pass through Fermoy to reach Lismore, with a castle and gardens.
 * Cork city to the south needs several days to explore. Blarney is along the way, though by public transport you have to double back via Cork.
 * West is Killarney and scenic County Kerry.

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Malmö

Malmö is Sweden's third largest city with a population of about 352,000 (2021), and the capital of the province of Scania (Skåne) on the southern tip of the country. Malmö is a port city on the Öresund strait, facing Copenhagen on its other bank, with which it is connected by the Öresund bridge. Together, the two cities form a duopolis and a core of a larger Oresund region spanning parts of Denmark and Sweden.

Malmö used to be an industrial city, with a port and a shipyard, but the shipyard was dismantled in the late 20th century. The city has managed to recover and reinvent itself as a modern metropolis, a poster example of sustainable development and a thriving multicultural centre, even though it lacks the recognition as a major tourist destination like Copenhagen or Stockholm.

History
Founded in 1272 as a fortified port a day's walk from Lund, Malmö was for centuries the second-largest city of Denmark. It served as a Hanseatic port and a very lucrative trade area. Malmö dominated Skåne as the largest market hub, until Copenhagen grew larger during the 16th century. In 1658, as a result of the Great Northern War, Denmark ceded the Scanian lands, including the city of Malmö, to Sweden in the Second Treaty of Roskilde. As Copenhagen experienced a series of devastating fires and bombardments, in particular through the 1700s, Malmö is surprisingly the best place in the world to see Danish Renaissance architecture.

After an industrial revolution, Malmö grew rapidly and served as one of the earliest and most industrialized cities of Scandinavia. Until the turn of the millennium it was regarded more as a dull worker's city in the backdrop of Lund (a university and cathedral town) and Copenhagen. The opening of the Öresund Bridge-tunnel in 2000 reignited the soul of a bustling Hanseatic port that had lain dormant for so many centuries. Since 2011, this new landmark is featured in the acclaimed Swedish-Danish Nordic noir crime series The Bridge.

Today about a third of the Malmö population are from various other countries, making the city the most cosmopolitan in Sweden. This has contributed to a rich cultural life and many exotic and fine food opportunities. The ship building Kockums company used to be the city's biggest employer, but today the industrial city of old has been replaced by vast areas of middle-class suburban housing and modern eco-friendly neighbourhoods.

Tourist information

 * Visit Malmö website

Malmö Airport

Malmö Airport is mostly served by low-fare, charter and regional carriers. There are three connections from Stockholm – with SAS (Arlanda), Norwegian (Arlanda) and BRA (Bromma) – and regional airlines fly from other destinations within Sweden. International flights are covered by many charter and scheduled flights from vacation destinations in Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

The only carrier operating scheduled international flights to Malmö Airport is WizzAir, connecting Malmö to the largest cities in central, eastern and southeastern Europe.

From Malmö Airport you can take the Flygbussarna coach to Malmö centre (40 min). On Saturdays, however, there are only a limited number of buses, so please check the bus-schedule at Flygbussarna's webpage. Another option is taking a taxi, but this is far more expensive.

Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Airport in Kastrup is one of the major aviation hubs in Europe and offers a multitude of European and intercontinental connections by most European flag carriers, as well as other major international airlines.

Kastrup is right at the other end of the Öresund bridge from Malmö. There are frequent Øresundståg trains departing from a station inside the airport terminal that stop in stations in Malmö (Centralstation, Triangeln and Hyllie). The journey from the airport across the bridge to Malmö takes about 20 minutes. You can also take a bus across the Oresund, which is often cheaper than the trains. You can also take a taxi across the bridge. Signs in the arrivals hall of Kastrup Terminal 3 direct you outside to two separate queues of Danish and Swedish taxis. Taxi fare to Malmö city centre should be about 650–750 kr. As always with Swedish taxis, check the window sticker on the taxi to check the fare before boarding to avoid inadvertently selecting an overly expensive option (there is no limitation of taxi fares in Sweden and all taxis can charge anything they want as long as it is clearly indicated), or better yet, discuss the fare to Malmö with the driver before deciding – you can expect them to speak good English.

By train
Malmö is well served by trains, including frequent regional and commuter services within Scania as well as long-distance trains from Gothenburg and Stockholm. There are trains running across the Öresund bridge from Copenhagen at least every 30 minutes. In Copenhagen, there are further connections from most Danish cities as well as from Hamburg.

Regional Øresundståg leave all day from Helsingør, traversing the east coast of Sjælland, before crossing through Copenhagen and then across the Öresund bridge to Malmö, also connecting Kastrup airport to the city. In the opposite direction trains run from Gothenburg (with connections from Oslo) via Varberg, Halmstad, Helsingborg and Lund. Trains from Copenhagen's central station to Malmö Central take approximately 40 minutes (including border checks at Hyllie), costing 123 kr when purchased from Skånetrafiken or 91 DKK if using a Danish Rejsekort (as of October 2022). However, using the Skånetrafiken app to purchase tickets will provide passengers a 24-hour ticket option for unlimited use in Copenhagen and Malmö’s public transport systems (including Oresundstag stations covered in the zone which the ticket is valid) from 246 kr (the cost of two one-way tickets between Copenhagen H and Malmö Central). Additionally, frequent and regular commuter trains, called Pågatåg and operated by Skånetrafiken, run from destinations throughout the province of Scania such as Lund, Helsingborg, Höör and Ystad.

From Stockholm, there are hourly high-speed trains taking 4½ hours, operated by SJ. A low cost alternative on the same route is the twice or thrice daily Snälltåget, taking around five hours (depending on number of stops).

Limited night train services are available too. During summer, Snälltåget runs a train from Berlin thrice a week. In winter season, the same company runs a service to and from the ski resort Åre.

The main stations on the line running through Malmö are:

The above three stations are served by regional trains to and from Copenhagen, direct trains from Stockholm and Gothenburg, as well as regional trains. Other train stations in Malmö include Persborg, Svågertorp, Oxie, and Burlöv, which are only served by a limited number of regional trains and are of little interest to tourists, as they are in residential locations far from major points of interest.

The central station also includes a small supermarket, food stalls, coffees, ATMs as well as lockers, toilets and showers.

By car

Another way of crossing the Øresund Bridge (both bridge and tunnel) is to drive for yourself. It is a toll bridge, with tolls charged in both directions (entering and leaving Sweden). Since the road is a motorway (one-way passage only), it is not possible to change direction after passing the last exit in Denmark. The prices for an ordinary car shorter than 6 m begin at €48 per single trip. With a BroPas subscription it is possible to reduce the cost substantially. easyGo customers qualifies for a 5% discount on cash payments. Credit cards are also accepted.

The view is much less obstructed if you choose to go by car as compared to train. Keep in mind, though, that the road over the Øresund Bridge is a motorway, hence it is prohibited to stop for other reasons than if your car should break down. There is no public access to Peberholm Island, where the tunnel and the bridge connect.

By bus
Gråhundbus, FlixBus and NettBuss have routes from Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and other places. From Copenhagen the buses take longer (about an hour) but are cheaper than the train, from 60 kr (as of 2017).

Autoprevoz,, has buses from Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 25 hr, twice weekly, ~ €150. Whereas Toptourist,, offers connection from Sarajevo via Salzburg, twice weekly, €140 return, tickets can be paid on the bus, but advance booking and payment is recommended.

By boat
Finnlines runs a ferry line between Travemünde in northern Germany and Malmö. The ferry line is mostly directed towards trucks and car drivers, but it is possible to book tickets for pedestrians. Departures that do not need a compulsory cabin booking are Tu–F at 10:00, Sa at 11:00 from Travemünde. The trip takes nine hours, the fares for a one-way trip for an adult begin at €30. The fare for a car shorter than begins at €49 in the low season, €67 in the high season. Motorcycles can be taken on board for free during the low season, bicycles can be taken on board for free all year round. A booked return trip will grant a 20% discount on the return part of the trip.

As an alternative, Trelleborg and Ystad offer ferry connections from other ports in Germany and Poland. The travel time of these ferries are usually between five and ten hours, and Malmö Central Station can be reached from Trelleborg by regional bus #146 in about 50 min, or by Pågatåg train line 9 in 32 minutes.

Bicycle
Malmö is best experienced by bicycle, the city is interlaced with lots of bicycle roads. Malmö is known as a very bike-friendly city (and indeed, biking is the preferred method of transportation here). The official bike map can be found on bike rentals and the tourist office. There are guided bike tours in Malmö during the summer.

Public transport
Skånetrafiken is responsible for public transport in Malmö and all of Scania. The green buses (stadsbuss) all have routes within Malmö city, and the yellow buses are regional buses to other cities in Scania.

VISA, VISA Electron, MasterCard and Maestro payment cards can be used as payment for tickets in both yellow and green buses. It is not possible to use cash as payment in buses and trains. Tickets or cards can also be purchased in advance, either in vending machines, at Skånetrafiken customer centres (kundcenter), at service partners (serviceombud or ombud) or via a smartphone app. The smartphone app also supports an English language version. The old JoJo-card system has been replaced by a "Reskort" which can only be purchased at Skånetrafiken customer centres and service partners, and can not be topped up with a cash balance, only loaded with tickets at a customer centre, service partner, or ticket machine. Generally speaking, prices with Reskort and the app are the same, so Reskort can only be recommended for those unable to use the app. Both the physical ticket (from vending machines) and the electronic ticket (Reskort and smartphone app) is valid for one hour as single fare (enkelbiljett), which begins immediately when the ticket is printed, scanned or activated. Transfer between rides is unlimited within this one hour. Public transport fares in Malmö also include train rides between the three stations: Malmö Central, Triangeln and Hyllie Station. The violet-coloured Pågatågen and the silver-coloured Øresundstågen normally stop at all three stations. Additional train stations can be included if specified when purchasing a ticket.

Note that if you have arrived from Denmark, within Malmö a Danish Rejsekort can only be used for travel between Malmö Central, Triangeln and Hyllie Station. Journeys between these stations cost 19 DKK for one hour of unlimited travel, but you must have a sufficient balance to cover all expected travel (as well as the required prepayment – 25 DKK for registered Rejsekort or 70 DKK for anonymous Rejsekort) before arriving as there are no Rejsekort top-up machines in Malmö. As in Denmark, you must check in and out at the Rejsekort check-in/out machines located at the entrances to each station.

Taxi
Taxi is also an option, fixed rates begin at 49/59/79 kr for trips within Malmö city.

The taxi market is unregulated, and some independent drivers charge high prices. Check the price tag in the window, prefer well known companies such as 171717, 232323, Taxi Skåne, Taxi Kurir etc, and always ask for the price of your trip before getting in.

Main squares and streets
The historic central parts of Malmö is called Gamla Staden ("Old Town"), and this area has three squares; Gustav Adolfs torg (Gustav Adolf's Square), Stortorget (Great Square) and Lilla torg (Little Square). Stortorget and Lilla Torg are directly connected at one corner, and a pedestrian-only shopping street connects them with Gustav Adolfs torg.

Historic buildings and modern architecture

Museums and cultural institutions

Guided tours and sightseeing

 * Bike tour with a guide at Malmö Bike Tours. About 2 hour tour with some 7 stops. Runs one or several days a week during summer.
 * Open boat sightseeing Rundan. About 40–50 people per boat. 50 min. Runs several times per day from spring to fall.

Parks

Sports
The Stadium Area (Stadionområdet) is a landmark area in Malmö in the central parts of the city next to Pildammsparken. With a total of four stadiums, a stadium park, including a Walk of Fame and other sports facilities, this is a must see for sport fanatics.

The flat landscape of Skåne is ideal for golf. Around Malmö there are quite a few good courses.

Malmö has six skateboarding venues. The first dedicated venue Bryggeriet Malmö Skatepark was built in 1998 as an indoor venue, and it is still the largest skatepark in the city. The other five parks are outdoor spots in concrete, all of world-class quality. The last addition to the Malmö skateboarding scene came in 2016, when Kroksbäck Skatepark was inaugurated.

Swim in the sea or in one of Malmö's bathhouses. There is also a total of three outdoor pools around town, open for the public in the summer months of June through August. Four city parks offer paddling pools for the public, and they can be great fun if you are with small kids. The water quality is regularly surveyed.

In the winter, outdoor ice skating is a popular pastime. Skating rinks can be found at Stortorget, and when the lake in Pildammsparken freezes over, it is also a popular venue.

Music, theatre and film

Events

 * Malmö Pride is organised by the city's LGBT community. The next is probably 3-6 July 2024, tbc.
 * Malmöfestivalen is a free 8-day festival, with lots of cultural and culinary experiences. The next is 9-16 Aug 2024.

Street shopping
The main shopping streets are Södergatan and Södra Förstadsgatan, where you can find all kinds of shops. Look out for Village, well designed homeware, at reasonable prices.

Experience the multicultural area around Möllevångstorget. Here you can find exotic shops selling Asian and Middle Eastern foods and a wide selection of pubs and bars. In the mornings there is also an open market where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables.

Shopping centres
Malmö has four shopping plazas in the centre, offering the usual mixture of town shopping with clothes, cameras, jewelry, electronics, books, movies etc. blended with eateries, both international fast food chains and local ones, as well as world famous Swedish glassware:

There are also some shopping plazas outside the city centre, like:

Around Möllevångstorget
Many kitchen venues here cater to the budget option. Get a falafel (30-45 kr), Indian, Thai, Middle Eastern or Chinese meal from 60 kr. Plenty to choose from.

Mid-range
There are a lot of restaurants in the Little Square with outdoor seating (with heating year-round).

There are also lots of mid-range restaurants in other parts of town.
 * Restaurang Tryck Krusegatan 19. Great daily lunch M–F 95 kr.
 * Restaurang Tryck Krusegatan 19. Great daily lunch M–F 95 kr.
 * Restaurang Tryck Krusegatan 19. Great daily lunch M–F 95 kr.
 * Restaurang Tryck Krusegatan 19. Great daily lunch M–F 95 kr.
 * Restaurang Tryck Krusegatan 19. Great daily lunch M–F 95 kr.
 * Restaurang Tryck Krusegatan 19. Great daily lunch M–F 95 kr.
 * Restaurang Tryck Krusegatan 19. Great daily lunch M–F 95 kr.
 * Restaurang Tryck Krusegatan 19. Great daily lunch M–F 95 kr.
 * Restaurang Tryck Krusegatan 19. Great daily lunch M–F 95 kr.
 * Restaurang Tryck Krusegatan 19. Great daily lunch M–F 95 kr.

Sweet

Around Christmas time, look out for 'pepparkakor' (literally pepper-cakes), spicy crispy cookies flavoured with cinnamon, ginger, molasses and cloves. Traditional accompaniment to 'glögg' (mulled wine).

Drink
Most people drink at home prior to going out, as alcohol at licensed premises is expensive. Finding a Systembolaget is the best way of getting what you need, open usually M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–15:00.

Malmö has a vibrant night life, but prices are for the most part substantially higher than they are across the bridge in Copenhagen. Lilla Torg is the epicentre but prices are high, you could also try Möllevångstorget where any of the many bars, cafés and restaurants in this bustling part of town is good value. Like in Copenhagen, and indeed most of Scandinavia, expect most of the drinking to be limited to Friday and Saturday except at the height of summer where many Swedes have vacation. You can pick up the free Nöjesguiden and Dygnet Runt magazines in various stores to read more about Malmö's nightlife. They are only available in Swedish though.

Sleep
While prices in Malmö may seem high, especially in the summer, and there is little variance in prices across properties, staying in the city may be your best option in the region, as hotels are generally expensive in Sweden (and even more so across the bridge in Copenhagen), while Malmö boasts a wide selection of properties unusual for other Swedish cities.

As in the rest of Sweden, breakfast is generally included in room price, as is Wi-Fi. Do make sure to double-check the rates at different dates, as they may vary greatly depending on local events and time of year. The highest season is around the end of May and in June, when the days are the longest and the weather the best.

Splurge

Connect
As of Sept 2021, Malmö has 4G from Net4Mobility/Tele2, and 5G from 3 Tre and Telia. Wi-Fi is widely available in public places.

Stay safe
Malmö has had some issues with gang crime, but the overall crime rate is moderate compared to other European cities of similar size. Visitors who do not actively seek trouble are unlikely to be confronted by gangs.

Anti-Semitic hate crimes have been an issue in Malmö.

As in other Swedish cities, drunk brawls, bicycle thefts and pickpocketing are among the most common risk factors for visitors.

In the traffic, keep an eye out for bicycles, as cyclists automatically expect others to yield.

Consulates

 * 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
 * 🇩🇰 Denmark
 * 🇪🇪 Estonia
 * 🇫🇮 Finland
 * 🇫🇷 France
 * 🇩🇪 Germany
 * 🇬🇷 Greece
 * 🇮🇸 Iceland
 * 🇳🇴 Norway
 * 🇵🇪 Peru
 * 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
 * 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Copenhagen, with many embassies, is a short train trip away.

Go next

 * Skånetrafiken's Around the Sound (Öresund Runt) ticket is a great way to see the surrounding region of Scania as well as North Zealand, Denmark (including Copenhagen). For 299 kr, you get unlimited train travel and one ferry trip, for two days.
 * Catch a ferry and head to Travemünde, Germany.
 * Catch a ferry and head to Travemünde, Germany.

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Malolotja Nature Reserve

Malolotja Nature Reserve is in Eswatini (Swaziland). It is one of the most impressive mountain parks in Southern Africa. The spectacular scenery and the variety of fauna and flora makes it a prime highveld conservation area. It is the last unspoilt mountain wilderness left in Eswatini. The reserve extends over an area of 18 000 hectares in north-west Eswatini, making it the largest proclaimed protected area in the Kingdom.

Understand
The range in altitude from the top of Ngwenya Mountain, Eswatini's second highest mountain (1829 m), to the deep Nkomati River Valley (640 m) accounts both for the mild temperate climate and great variety of habitats; from short grassland, to thick riverine scrub, bushveld and moist Afro-montane forest.

The Malolotja River rises in the east of the reserve and meanders its way through some fragile highveld bog systems before tumbling over numerous waterfalls, including Eswatini's highest waterfall, the Malolotja Falls, and cutting its way through a steep sided gorge to meet the Nkomati River, some 900 m below.

History of Malolotja
In the early 1970s the Swaziland National Trust Commission came into being and one of the first projects undertaken by the organisation was to conduct a survey of protection-worthy areas in Swaziland. One of the regions identified as a priority was the region stretching from Ngwenya Mountain in the south to Bulembu Mountain in the north. A proposal to declare the area a nature reserve was referred to the late King, His Majesty King Sobhuza II. The late King appointed Chief Bhekimpi as his eye for the project. More than eighty percent of the area was sheep grazing concession land and much of the southern area was privately owned. Findings ascertained that the area had little agricultural or stock rearing potential and King Sobhuza supported and approved the project. The families living in the area were resettled on good agricultural land adjacent to Malolotja.

Get around
Excellent walking, parts are accessible by ordinary car, but 4WD is needed for many of the tracks.

Backcountry
There are 19 backcountry campsites for hikers. These have a clearing near water.

Go next

 * South to Mbabane
 * Songimvelo Game Reserve is nearby over the border in South Africa.

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Malone (New York)

Malone, founded in 1802 in Northern New York by Richard Harrison, is named for Irish Shakespearean scholar Edmund Malone. Located just outside the Adirondack Park, its streets are lined with fine Victorian architecture.

Understand
Malone lies outside the "Blue Line" which legally defines Adirondack Park, in a location which geographically represents a transition from the mountainous Adirondack region to the relatively flat St. Lawrence Valley. If you head south from Malone, you'll arrive in ski country or parkland relatively quickly.

Malone's celebrated residents included William Wheeler, Vice President of the United States from 1877 to 1881 under President Rutherford B. Hayes; and Orville Gibson, the world-famous guitar and mandolin designer.

Read
Laura Ingalls Wilder is famous for writing of the Ingalls family and their life on the frontier, in the Little House on the Prairie books. But she also wrote about her husband's childhood growing up on a farm near Malone. 9-year-old Almanzo Wilder is the main character of her book Farmer Boy, and it provides a fairly accurate look at life in northern New York in the 1860s.

Get in
There is no intercity bus to Malone, although service exists in Massena and Plattsburgh (each approx. 40 miles distant).

By car
Malone is located on Highway 11, 1 hour west of Interstate 87. Coming from Lake Placid and the Adirondacks, follow Highway 30 north to 11.

Buy

There is also a Walmart (3222 Route 11).

Go next

 * Cornwall-Massena
 * Lake Placid and the Adirondacks
 * Plattsburgh and the Quebec border

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Malpaís

Malpaís is a town in Costa Rica's Central Pacific. Located along a dusty road southwest of Cóbano, it is one of the country's premier surfing spots along with the neighboring community of Santa Teresa.

Get in
From San José, the most convenient drive into the area is via the Puntarenas-Paquera ferry. Once in Paquera, follow the signs on the roads that take you through Playa Tambor and Cóbano. A 4x4 is strongly recommended, as this route includes sections of dirt road through the mountains.

The drive from the north (Liberia, Tamarindo, Nicoya, etc.) is quickest along Route 21, which is mostly (but not completely) paved heading all the way down to Paquera. From there, follow the above directions. During the dry season, the entire drive will take approximately four hours from Liberia airport, but plan to factor in a couple hours more during the rainy period. Alternately there is a coastal route from the north, but this is not recommended as the road is all dirt and there are several rivers to ford.

A small airport in Tambor, less than an hour east of Mal País, services flights to and from San José. Buses and taxis can take you from there to the coast.

Do
Proyecto Montezuma - TEFL Certification, Surf School, Spanish Classes, Tour Agency

title: Malpaís