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These 7 natural wonders of Malta & Gozo will leave you in awe
Discover some of the top awe-inspiring natural attractions in Malta.

Melanie Drury

Malta may be small, but it will never cease to amaze you! Even if you set aside the 7,000 years of historical heritage, including 35 Megalithic Temples that are the oldest buildings in the world, the natural environment is not only beautiful but also fascinating. Here are seven of the top awe-inspiring natural attractions in Malta.

1. The Blue Lagoon, Comino

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With sparkling light blue seas clear as crystal rippling gently on a bed of thick white sand and surrounded by a scattering of islands on all sides, the Blue Lagoon in Comino is extraordinary in its beauty. When it is not overrun by tourist services exploiting it for business, the place is astounding.

2. Dwejra Inland Sea, Gozo

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Another remarkable water feature is the Inland Sea at Dwejra in Gozo, location of the fallen Azure Window. Created by gushing torrential waters flowing down the valley to form a powerful whirlpool, which finally met the sea through a weakness in the rock that formed a cave tunnel, this place is of spectacular beauty.

The historic Fungus Rock and the Blue Hole, a diver’s paradise, are also in this location.

3. Wied il-Mielah Window, Gozo

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Due to the limelight of the Azure Window and the surprising use of this extraordinary location for waste disposal for a time, the Wied il-Mielah window mysteriously disappeared into the shadows. Dwejra may indeed be an extraordinary location in Gozo, but Wied il-Mielah is no less so, and it is finally reclaiming the credit it deserves.

The road leading down the valley to the window will leave you awe-inspired in itself.

4. Wied Hanzira, Gozo

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The extraordinary valley leading to Mgarr ix-Xini in Gozo is the Maltese Islands' miniature version of the Grand Canyon. Again, the forces of nature are apparent as the deep, steep valley winds its way to the sea. Located on the outskirts of Xewkija, this is a place of extraordinary beauty frequented by climbers.

Mgarr ix-Xini, the sparse remains of the magnificent river that once flowed from the valley to the sea, offers delightful swimming while the surrounding area is great for a walk with a view. A similar remnant of a river flowing to the sea is to be seen at Wied il-Ghasri in the north.

5. Ghar Hasan, Malta

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While most of the Maltese Islands’ many caves were formed by crashing waves against coastal cliffs, some were formed from water seeping through the rock. Ghar Hasan Cave near Birzebbuga is an underground network of channels that ended on the side of a cliff. Access to the cave is limited but it is worth visiting.

Another extraordinary cave is Ghar Dalam, which contains fossilised deposits of prehistoric animals, including the dwarf elephant and hippopotamus. For this one, admission requires a ticket.

6. Dingli Cliffs, Malta

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The Dingli Cliffs rise steeply over 200 metres above sea level in some places. That’s almost double the 110 metres of the famous Cliffs of Dover. A panoramic road runs along the cliffs and you can watch a wonderful sunset from here, at land’s end where sea meets sky and nothing seems to lie beyond.

7. Il-Maqluba, Malta

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A sinkhole that has more legends attached to it than anything else under the sun, il-Maqluba near Qrendi is a remarkable sight. A little chapel is perched by the path that leads part of the way down until it suddenly drops. Lush vegetation disguises the 15-metre depth of the hole, which has a surface area of about 6,000 m².

Are there any other locations you feel should be on this list? Tell us what amazes you the most in the Maltese Islands.


Melanie Drury
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Melanie Drury
Melanie was born and raised in Malta and has spent a large chunk of her life travelling solo around the world. Back on the island with a new outlook, she realised just how much wealth her little island home possesses.

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