Malta International Airport 1 hr 32
Azure Window (collapsed natural arch) (11 min) Scenic ocean landscape & remains of an iconic 92-ft. rock arch, which collapsed in a storm in 2017. Ġgantija (13 min) 2 well-preserved limestone neolithic temples, among the world's oldest monuments, & visitor center. Ramla Beach (18 min) Reddish-sand beach overlooked by Calypso Cave, with a restaurant & remains of a Roman villa. Xlendi Bay (13 min) Intimate bay featuring a rocky beach, bustling promenade & cliffside rocks for divers & sunbathers. Blue Lagoon (2 hr 34) Dolphins, sea lions & other marine life populate this famed natural beach with eats & boat rides. Mġarr ix-Xini (18 min) Sheltered, pebble beach in a secluded, rocky setting, popular with scuba divers & swimmers. Comino (2 hr 54) Limestone islet & bird sanctuary, home of the famed Blue Lagoon bay, plus a 17th-c. tower & chapel. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu (15 min) Roman Catholic basilica & national shrine with Neo-Romantic architecture & sea views. Fungus Rock (9 min) Small, 60-metre high islet once known for its medicinal mushroom plants to treat ailments. Salt Pans (10 min) Longtime locale for salt production, featuring salt pans in geometric patterns by the ocean. Popeye Village (1 hr 3) Film set from the 1980 musical 'Popeye', now a theme park village with boat rides & food outlets. Wied il-Għasri (7 min) Swimming, snorkeling & hiking offered along a rocky coastal gorge with a turquoise river. Il-Bastjun ta San Mikiel (7 min) Inland Sea Divesite (11 min) Known for its clear waters, this popular dive site features a scenic inland lagoon & beach. Blue Hole (11 min) Blue-hued rock pool & underwater limestone cave popular for swimming & scuba diving. |