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Hiking in Malta and Gozo

Malta's walking season runs from October to May, when the countryside is green and the cliffs are cool enough to walk.

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This weekend

  • Northern Region Trek

    Meeting point: the Red Tower, MellieħaSat 10 Oct, 2:30pm

    Din l-Art Ħelwa leads a walk from the Red Tower across the northern peninsula, past old apiaries, wartime pillboxes and coastal defences.

  • Ramblers' walk: Mġarr

    Meeting point: Mġarr Farmers BarSun 11 Oct, 9am

    An easy to moderate countryside walk of up to three hours from Mġarr with the Ramblers' Association of Malta. Guests are welcome.

  • Ramblers' walk: Munxar coast

    Meeting point: St Thomas Bay car park, MarsaskalaWed 14 Oct, 10am

    A midweek coastal walk over rough ground at Munxar, starting from St Thomas Bay, with the Ramblers' Association of Malta.

  • Southern Region Trek

    Torri Mamo, MarsaskalaSat 17 Oct, 2:30pm

    A Saturday afternoon trek in the south with Din l-Art Ħelwa, setting off from Torri Mamo in Marsaskala.

  • Ramblers' walk: Miżieb

    Meeting point: Simar Nature Reserve, Xemxija, St Paul's BaySun 18 Oct, 9:30am

    An easy walk from Simar along the Xemxija Heritage Trail to the Miżieb woodland and back through Wied il-Pwales. About two and a half hours.

  • Comino Nature Walk and Bird Ringing

    Comino, boat leaves from Marfa JettySun 25 Oct, 7am

    A Sunday morning on Comino with BirdLife Malta: an easy to moderate hike, a visit to Santa Marija Tower and bird ringing up close. The boat leaves Marfa at 07:00 sharp and it costs €15.

  • Ramblers' walk: Żabbar and Cottonera

    Meeting point: main gate, Il-Park ta' San Klement, ŻabbarSun 25 Oct, 9am

    A three-hour easy to moderate walk through Żabbar and the Cottonera fortifications with the Ramblers' Association of Malta.

  • Mixja ma' Mario Coleiro: Żabbar

    ŻabbarSun 1 Nov

    A guided heritage walk through Żabbar led by Mario Coleiro for Heritage Malta.

  • Mixja ma' Mario Coleiro: Naxxar

    NaxxarSun 13 Dec

    A guided heritage walk through Naxxar led by Mario Coleiro for Heritage Malta.

Walks on Malta

  • Sunset in Dingli

    Sunset at Dingli Cliffs

    Dingli

    Malta's highest point, with a clifftop road and the tiny Madalena chapel. Bring a drink and sit on the wall for the sunset. Bus 52 from Valletta, or park by the chapel.

  • Victoria Lines Malta

    Walk the Victoria Lines

    Mosta

    A 12 km British fortification wall running along the Great Fault from Fomm ir-Riħ to Madliena. Do the Bingemma to Mosta section for forts, valleys and few people. Best from October to April.

  • Majjistral-Nature-and-History-Park

    Coastal hike in Majjistral Park

    Mellieħa

    Malta's only national park, on the cliffs between Golden Bay and Anchor Bay. Marked trails, garigue flowers in spring and guided walks by the park team. Free, no shade.

  • Fomm ir-Riħ Bay from Ras ir-Raħeb

    Scramble down to Fomm ir-Riħ

    Baħrija

    A wild grey pebble bay below Baħrija reached by a rough path down the cliff. Rarely more than a handful of people. Wear proper shoes and go in calm weather.

  • Buskett Gardens in 2025

    Wander Buskett Gardens

    Siġġiewi

    Malta's only real woodland, planted by the Knights below Verdala Palace. Shady paths, orange groves and picnic spots. Lovely after rain, and the Mnarja folk festival is here in June.

  • View of Wied il-Qlejgħa (Chadwick Lakes)

    Chadwick Lakes valley walk

    Rabat

    A string of Victorian dams in Wied il-Qlejgħa that fill after winter rain. Restored paths, frogs and dragonflies. Only worth it between December and April when there is water.

  • Qrendi, Misrah tal-Maqluba, Il-Maqluba 13

    Peer into Il-Maqluba sinkhole

    Qrendi

    A 50 metre deep sinkhole beside a chapel in Qrendi, said to have swallowed a sinful village in 1343. A ten minute look on the way to Blue Grotto or Ħaġar Qim.

  • Marsaxlokk, Triq Xrobb l-Ghagin, Xrobb l-Ghagin 23

    Xrobb l-Għaġin nature park

    Marsaxlokk

    A quiet coastal park on the Delimara peninsula with walking trails, a sustainable development centre and views to St Peter's Pool. Free entry, often empty.

  • Sunrise view from Xifer l-Infern, Delimara

    Coast walk Marsaxlokk to Delimara

    Marsaxlokk

    Follow the shore from the luzzu harbour past Fort Delimara to St Peter's Pool and back. About 8 km with plenty of swimming stops and a fish lunch to finish.

  • Wied iż-Żurrieq

    Cliff path at Wied iż-Żurrieq

    Żurrieq

    Walk the clifftop from the Blue Grotto viewpoint towards Ħaġar Qim for big sea views and the Blue Grotto boats below. Ice cream and pastizzi at the top.

Walks on Gozo and Comino

Gozo
  • Comino St Mary’s Tower

    Hike the whole of Comino

    Comino

    Walk the dirt tracks around the 3.5 sq km island: Santa Marija tower, the abandoned pig farm, the Crystal Lagoon cliffs, the tiny chapel. Take the ferry from Ċirkewwa and carry water.

  • Ta' Cenc cliffs, Gozo Nov 2014

    Ta' Ċenċ cliffs at dusk

    Sannat

    Some of the highest sheer cliffs in the islands, with ancient cart ruts and a dolmen on the plateau. Walk out from Sannat, sit on the edge and watch shearwaters. Free.

  • Sanap Cliffs, Gozo Malta

    Sanap Cliffs to Xlendi walk

    Munxar

    A dramatic clifftop path from Munxar over Sanap Cliffs down to Xlendi Bay for a swim. About 5 km one way. Wildflowers in March and April.

  • Inland sea at Dwejra, Gozo

    Dwejra and the Inland Sea

    San Lawrenz

    The Azure Window fell in 2017 but Dwejra still has the Inland Sea, Fungus Rock and wild rock pools. Take the fishermen's boat through the tunnel for a few euro.

  • Wied il-Għasri 2025-05-05

    Wied il-Għasri gorge swim

    Għasri

    A narrow gorge that ends in a slip of pebble beach between high cliffs. Steps cut into the rock. Superb for snorkelling on a calm day and rarely busy.

  • Xwejni Salt Pans

    Walk the Xwejni salt pans

    Żebbuġ

    A chequerboard of 350 year old salt pans along the coast past Marsalforn, still harvested in summer. Great for photos at low light. A small hut sells the salt.

  • Wiedil-MielahWindow

    Find the Wied il-Mielaħ window

    Għarb

    Gozo's other natural arch, at the end of a valley below Għarb. Far fewer visitors than Dwejra ever had and a good spot for a sea swim off the rocks.

  • Tal-Mixta Cave, Gozo

    Tal-Mixta Cave over Ramla Bay

    Nadur

    A cave mouth on the Nadur side that frames Ramla's red sand like a postcard. Drive or hike up from the bay. Go early for the light and no crowds.

  • Inland sea at Dwejra, Gozo

    Stargazing at Dwejra

    San Lawrenz

    Dwejra on Gozo's west coast is a protected dark sky area and one of the few places in Malta where the Milky Way shows. Bring a blanket and pick a night with no moon.

Questions

When is the best time to hike in Malta?

October to May. From June to September walk early in the morning or at sunset, and take more water than you think.

Are there hiking groups in Malta?

Yes. The Ramblers' Association of Malta runs walks from October to May, English Café Malta has a group hike from Sliema every Sunday at 11:00, and Din l-Art Ħelwa runs treks. They are listed above when dates are out.

What are the best walks on Gozo?

Sanap Cliffs down to Xlendi, Ta' Ċenċ at dusk, the Xwejni salt pans past Marsalforn, Wied il-Għasri, and a loop of Comino.

Find people to walk with

Post a walk on Imxi with the meeting point and pace. People who like hiking ask to join.

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