History of Nadur

"MsoNormal">There are a significant number of farmers in Nadur, the majority of whom work their fields on part-time basis. From the orchards of Nadur come most of the local fruits such as plums, peaches, apples, oranges and lemons. This produce maintained commercial contacts with Malta for over 3000 years. Today this commerce is still ongoing and a great amount of Maltese citrus is produced from Nadur. More specifically, it was recently put on record that 70% of all Maltese citrus originates from Nadur. Presently, the local council is promoting the planting of olive trees imported from Italy as these trees have consistently decreased in number over a period of years.

A good number of others earn their living from the sea as fishermen or sailors. This trade has been popular with the Nadur in at a period when the fishing methods were still primitive in our islands. As a matter of fact a number of fishermen from Nadur have lost their lives in rough seas.

Nearby is San Blas, a tiny, sandy bay on the north-eastern coast. It is a favourite spot for snorkelling, picnics, and slumber parties