South Eastern Malta covers fifteen towns around the Grand Harbour and the southeast coast, from the capital Valletta and the fortified Three Cities to the prehistoric Hypogeum and Tarxien temples and the fishing port of Marsaxlokk.
Top trails
Routes worth lacing up your boots for.
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1
Tas-Silġ to Xrobb l-Għaġin Country Walk
A country lane of about 3 km one way from Tas-Silġ chapel into open landscape on the Xrobb l-Għaġin headland, part of which is a nature park managed by Nature Trust Malta.
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Marsaxlokk to St Peter's Pool Coastal Walk
A coastal walk from Marsaxlokk harbour across the Delimara peninsula to the natural rock pool of St Peter's Pool, taking about 30 minutes on foot.
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Delimara Point and Lighthouse Walk
A walk along the Delimara peninsula to its point, passing a lighthouse, a British fort and the remains of a Hospitaller battery, with swimming places on the eastern shore.
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Valletta to Fort St Elmo Bastion Walk
A walk from the Upper Barrakka Gardens through Valletta to Fort St Elmo at the tip of the peninsula, with Grand Harbour views along the fortifications.
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Three Cities Waterfront and Fortifications Walk
A walk through Vittoriosa and Senglea past Fort St Angelo and the harbour-side bastions, linked by the Cospicua ferry landing.
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Cottonera Lines Walk (St Helen's Gate to Notre Dame Gate)
A walk along the landward Cottonera fortifications from St Helen's Gate to Notre Dame Gate.
Trail difficulty levels
Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.
Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.
Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.
Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.
Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.
When to hike
Seasonal conditions in South Eastern.
- Best
- October to May
- Summer
- Hot and exposed on the Delimara headland; walks are best at dawn or in the evening
- Autumn
- Warm and comfortable
- Winter
- Mild, with occasional rain on unpaved tracks
Local hazards
What to watch out for on the trail.
Hazard: Little or no shade on the Delimara peninsula
Hazard: No public toilets or cafes at St Peter's Pool or Xrobb l-Għaġin
Hazard: Loose gravel on the Xrobb l-Għaġin track
Hazard: Traffic on harbour roads