Hi @YV YV

I think there is charm and beauty in the plants of all climates, but as a resident of Malta, I do think the blazing heat of the summer months isn't going to give you the best showcase for Mediterranean plants.

Here, plants look their best right around now. Everything is blooming in April-May. Then the green returns in October. I find the most pleasant season to be September-October, weather-wise, but if you want flora, April-May is the best time.

I have relatives living in the south of France near the Spanish border, and they say the same. Summer is when the tourists come, but locals know late spring and fall are the best times. This is true all over the Med.

But that being said, Mediterranean flora might just not be your thing!

Go in early spring for wild flowers. July and August are just too hot and dry.

Hi everyone, thank you for your reply. I might have guessed the heat would be the reason. Still, I agree that there is charm and beauty in all plants of all climates. Maybe I'll relate too much on our own Western Europe climate when the best flower period begins late spring and continues till September. That being said, I love the olive trees and the oleanders. Next time, we'll try to go in spring or autumn.