A guidebook to 33 day walks throughout the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. Exploring the beautiful Mediterranean scenery, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

Walks range from 3 to 22km (2–14 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours. Routes vary from easy strolls and heritage trails to a challenging walk exploring the Victoria Lines, a fortified ridge running the length of Malta.

• 1:25,000 maps included for each walk
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport
• Easy access from Valetta, Rabat and Victoria

Map key

Overview map

Introduction

Location and population

Geology and landscape

Discovery and history

Weather

Language

Religion

Maltese wildlife

Protected areas

Getting to the Maltese islands

Getting around the Maltese islands

Money

Accommodation

Maps of the Maltese islands

Countryside access

Using this guide

Malta

Walk 1 Valletta Heritage Trail

Walk 2 Rinella to Marsaskala

Walk 3 Marsaskala to Birżebbuġa

Walk 4 Birżebbuġa to Gudja

Walk 5 Żurrieq to Siġġiewi

Walk 6 Siġġiewi to Dingli

Walk 7 Dingli to Mġarr

Walk 8 Għajn Tuffieħa circuit

Walk 9 Mġarr to Għadira

Walk 10 Marfa Ridge circuit

Walk 11 Mellieħa Bay to Xemxija

Walk 12 Selmun circuit

Walk 13 Xemxija Heritage Trail

Walk 14 Bajda Ridge circuit

Walk 15 The Wardija Ridge

Walk 16 Falka Gap to Salina

Walk 17 Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq to St George’s Bay

Walk 18 The Victoria Lines

Walk 19 Fiddien to Mosta

Walk 20 Rabat and Dingli

Walk 21 Siġġiewi and Buskett

Walk 22 Siġġiewi to Qormi

Walk 23 The Wignacourt Aqueduct

Walk 24 Mdina and Rabat Heritage Trail

Gozo

Walk 25 Victoria Heritage Trail

Walk 26 Mġarr to Sannat

Walk 27 Sannat to San Lawrenz

Walk 28 San Lawrenz to Marsalforn

Walk 29 Marsalforn to Ramla Bay

Walk 30 Ramla Bay to Qala

Walk 31 Qala to Mġarr

Walk 32 Għarb to Marsalforn

Comino

Walk 33 Circuit of Comino

Appendix A Route summary table

Appendix B Useful contacts

Appendix C Brief history of Malta

Appendix D Topographical glossary

Seasons

spring is best, high summer perhaps too hot for strenuous walking: winter walking is fine, but it can be rainy and even a little cold

Centres

Malta is about the same size as the Isle of Wight, so anywhere will make a fine base for walking

Difficulty

half and full-day walks, usually easy, but with some longer stretches along the clifftops

Must See

Old Valetta (a World Heritage Site); excellent walking on clifftop coastlines away from the towns; the historic buildings and landmarks of the many peoples who have come to Malta; the circuit of Comino

April 2024

Flights to Malta

November 2023

Walk 10

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