Storm Waves Covering Cirkewwa Lighthouse

Gale force winds driving waves over the lighthouse at the Cirkewwa ferry pier in northern Malta.

Powerful gale force winds push heavy Mediterranean waves against the exposed harbour structures of Cirkewwa in northern Malta. The sea rises dramatically and waves crash over the lighthouse located on the ferry pier, sending spray high into the air. The image captures the dramatic force of winter storms affecting Malta’s northern coastline.