Key facts
- Best season
- Autumn to spring
- Highlights
- Dingli Cliffs, Victoria Lines, Il-Majjistral Park
- Bring
- Water, sun protection, offline maps
- Watch for
- Uneven paths, cliff edges, hunting seasons
The highlights
- Dingli Cliffs — the highest part of Malta, with sea views and the chapel of St Mary Magdalene.
- The Victoria Lines — a walk along British-era fortifications across the island, with valley views.
- Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park — a coastal park in the north-west with cliffs, boulder fields, small bays and wildflowers.
- Coastal paths — from Għar Lapsi and the south-west cliffs to the northern bays.
- Village countryside — around Siġġiewi, Żebbuġ, Mġarr and Għargħur.
Tips
- Walk from autumn to spring; summer middays are hot.
- Carry water and sun protection.
- Use offline maps — signage can be sparse.
- Keep away from cliff edges, and be aware of hunting seasons in rural areas.
Live close to the countryside: see Siġġiewi, Għargħur and Mġarr.
