Malta International Airport 1 hr 31
Ġgantija (12 min) 2 well-preserved limestone neolithic temples, among the world's oldest monuments, & visitor center. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu (6 min) Roman Catholic basilica & national shrine with Neo-Romantic architecture & sea views. Popeye Village (1 hr 2) Film set from the 1980 musical 'Popeye', now a theme park village with boat rides & food outlets. Wied il-Għasri (6 min) Swimming, snorkeling & hiking offered along a rocky coastal gorge with a turquoise river. Ramla Beach (17 min) Reddish-sand beach overlooked by Calypso Cave, with a restaurant & remains of a Roman villa. Calypso Cave (17 min) Il-Bastjun ta San Mikiel (6 min) Fungus Rock (9 min) Small, 60-metre high islet once known for its medicinal mushroom plants to treat ailments. Azure Window (collapsed natural arch) (10 min) Scenic ocean landscape & remains of an iconic 92-ft. rock arch, which collapsed in a storm in 2017. Inland Sea Divesite (11 min) Known for its clear waters, this popular dive site features a scenic inland lagoon & beach. Comino (2 hr 46) Limestone islet & bird sanctuary, home of the famed Blue Lagoon bay, plus a 17th-c. tower & chapel. Xlendi Bay (12 min) Intimate bay featuring a rocky beach, bustling promenade & cliffside rocks for divers & sunbathers. Mġarr ix-Xini (17 min) Sheltered, pebble beach in a secluded, rocky setting, popular with scuba divers & swimmers. Blue Hole (10 min) Blue-hued rock pool & underwater limestone cave popular for swimming & scuba diving. Blue Lagoon (2 hr 25) Dolphins, sea lions & other marine life populate this famed natural beach with eats & boat rides. |