Malta and Gozo are particularly well-known for their immaculate marine landscapes, chock-full of sights that would look right at home on a postcard.

Despite the hordes of tourists and visitors that these spots attract every year, there are still a couple of seaside locations that remain relatively unknown – chief of which is a gorgeous sea cave hidden within the iconic Munxar cliffs in Marsaskala.

In his latest video, local explorer Pierre Farrugia sets off from St Thomas Bay aboard a kayak and paddles his way to this very spot.

Pierre remarks that this particular beach is perfectly suited for kayak enthusiasts, offering visitors plenty of parking as well as an excellent slipway.

The Munxar cliffs are also home to a ‘window’ of sorts – a much smaller version of the one that once characterised Dwejra, Gozo. Pierre paddles his way through it, although he warns viewers that the structure seems somewhat unstable.

After making his war around the cliffs, Pierre comes face to face with the sea cave.

The explorer recommends visiting this site when the sea is extremely calm and when the sea level is relatively low – you’ll soon learn why.

Once he started making his way inside the cave, Pierre couldn’t help but note its unusually smooth ceiling, which looks like it had been coated in concrete.

The further into the cave that Pierre paddled, the narrower the passageway became. It also got pretty dark inside, so Pierre’s waterproof torch came in handy.

At what seems like the cave’s midpoint, the cave walls become somewhat triangular in structure.

Soon enough, Pierre spotted some light seeping through from the other end of the cave, giving the sea a remarkably blue hue.

The closer the explorer got the cave’s exit, the lower the ceiling became. If the sea level was any higher, chances are Pierre wouldn’t have been able to access said opening.

Shortly after exiting the cave, Pierre pointed out yet another sea cave close by.

Whilst this was far smaller than the first one, it was far more spacious, making it easier to navigate through. It also offered Pierre some well-needed shade from the scorching summer sun.

Did you know about these sea caves?

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