Southern Rollercoaster

Length: approximately 9 km. Elevation: 180 m.

We start our trip in the lovely fishing village of Marsaxlokk. We head southeast out of town and soon climb up the Delimara peninsula. The road brings us to St Peter’s Pool, very popular on Instagram and world famous because of diving dogs. But we soon leave the crowds behind and take some beautiful clifftop paths towards the Xrobb l-Għaġin area, before descending down to the Munxar cliffs. While enjoying the majestic views we will reach the edge of the village of Marsaskala, where drinks can be had. After that we make our way back towards Marsaxlokk, on a beautiful rollercoaster of paths, with one final descent into the village and a well-deserved refreshment along the colourful waterfront.

Scenery: *****

This walk is all about cliffside paths, high above the shimmering blue seas.

Difficulty: *****

The are very few flat stretches on this hike; it’s all up and down, and in places the paths can be narrow, steep and/or exposed.

Add-ons: the picturesque village of Marsaxlokk makes a great stop for ice cream, drinks or a nice lunch in one of the many fish restaurants.

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A coastal dirt trail runs along a cliff edge with green bushes and yellow flowers, overlooking white cliffs and the blue ocean under a clear sky.

Cliffside coastal view with rocky cliffs and small cove with clear blue water, vegetation in the foreground, and a blue sky with some clouds.

Coastal cliffs and green hills overlooking a turquoise ocean with a cloudy sky.

Aerial view of clear turquoise water with rocks and a white rocky shore in the foreground.

Cliffs along a turquoise sea under a blue sky with green vegetation in the foreground.