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'''Ħondoq ir-Rummien''', the coastline below the village of [[Qala, Malta|Qala]], [[Gozo]], [[Malta]] is dotted with traditional [[Dry lake|salt pans]], some of which are still actively used to harvest [[salt]] throughout the summer months. On this coast is a small cove, Ħondoq ir-Rummien (which in English means, Pomegranate Moat), which is used by snorkelers because of its deep and clear water and the small caves at sea level. Access to the sea is from bathing ladders. The cove has a view of [[Comino]]. There is also a small white sand beach sheltered by a small promontory on the southwest side.

Ħondoq ir-Rummien, a coastal area and bay in Qala, is one of the few remaining tracts of open countryside left in the Maltese Islands. The sea in this area has some of the cleanest and clearest water in all of Malta and Gozo, attracting locals and divers alike.{{fact|date=July 2018}} The area is also a habitat for dwindling communities of rare plants.{{fact|date=July 2018}}

Ħondoq ir-Rummien, in the area stretching from the depth of the quarry and eastwards along the rocky cliffside, is now{{When|date=February 2011}} being threatened by a proposed development plan to build a five star hotel catering for 170 beds, approximately 25 self-catering villas, 60 self-catering units, 200 multi-ownership residences, 731 underground parking spaces, 10 retail units, 5 dining facilities and a marina for between 100 and 150 craft depending on the size of the vessels.{{update-inline|date=July 2018}}

At Ħondoq-ir-Rummien, there is a sea-water distillation plant, which was originally constructed there in the 1960s against the will of Gozitans and at significant expense by the then Nationalist Government.{{fact|date=July 2018}} The plant was finished only in 2019 due to an EU grant.


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== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160505080516/https://www.gozoimages.com/2016/04/18/hondoq-ir-rummien-turquoise-waters/ Photos and Info]

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