Malta International Airport 1 hr 32
Comino (2 hr 47) 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 (14 min) Roman Catholic basilica & national shrine with Neo-Romantic architecture & sea views. Il-Bastjun ta San Mikiel (11 min) Ramla Beach (18 min) Reddish-sand beach overlooked by Calypso Cave, with a restaurant & remains of a Roman villa. Azure Window (collapsed natural arch) (18 min) Scenic ocean landscape & remains of an iconic 92-ft. rock arch, which collapsed in a storm in 2017. Xlendi Bay (7 min) Intimate bay featuring a rocky beach, bustling promenade & cliffside rocks for divers & sunbathers. Dwejra bay (21 min) Rugged island bay featuring the Azure Window rock formation, plus boating & fishing. Blue Lagoon (2 hr 27) Dolphins, sea lions & other marine life populate this famed natural beach with eats & boat rides. Popeye Village (1 hr 3) Film set from the 1980 musical 'Popeye', now a theme park village with boat rides & food outlets. Mġarr ix-Xini (15 min) Sheltered, pebble beach in a secluded, rocky setting, popular with scuba divers & swimmers. Wied il-Għasri (19 min) Swimming, snorkeling & hiking offered along a rocky coastal gorge with a turquoise river. Blue Hole (18 min) Blue-hued rock pool & underwater limestone cave popular for swimming & scuba diving. Inland Sea Divesite (18 min) Known for its clear waters, this popular dive site features a scenic inland lagoon & beach. Fungus Rock (16 min) Small, 60-metre high islet once known for its medicinal mushroom plants to treat ailments. Ġgantija (13 min) 2 well-preserved limestone neolithic temples, among the world's oldest monuments, & visitor center. |