5 Walks with Beautiful Ocean Views to Do in Malta This Summer

Richard Bruschi
Curious
Published in
8 min readJul 27, 2020

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The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta, just over 400 miles off Italy‘s southern coast, encompasses multiple worlds. To visit here is to stroll alongside European, African, and Middle Eastern culture and heritage, typically in the same town and often on the same block — and all within just 122 square miles of land. The countryside is peaceful and colourful, especially in spring and early summer when nature is in bloom. The coastline is picturesque, offering paths that lead to historic cities, towns, and villages.

In fact, Malta is full of wonderful places to get outdoors. You might even spot the endemic Maltese Everlasting flower, found only on the west coast in yellow bushes adorning the white cliffs. These walkable excursions offer a diverse taste of the island nation and your best bet at snapping an Everlasting photo.

1. Marsascala to Marsaxlokk Bay — Malta

Photo: trabantos/Shutterstock

Distance: 2.5 miles, 420 feet total elevation change

Along Malta’s east coast, and mostly on paths, this easy walk offers excellent views in a short distance. Start from the quiet fishing village of Marsascala, easily accessible from the capital, Valletta. The small, traditional turquoise fishing boats, called luzzu, fill the small port and signal that you’ve found the right spot…

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Richard Bruschi
Curious

Renaissance man. Writer, photographer, architect, and editor. Topics about history, architecture, travel, mystery, fitness & health, Italy, the UK, and the PNW.