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Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Nadur

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Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Nadur

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4.8

(41)

243

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Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Nadur

07:29

26.0km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 km

Beautiful view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Do not go too close to the edges of the rocks: erosion hazard.

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1.59 km

They are part of the centuries-old tradition of sea-salt production that has been passed down for many generations. During the summer months, locals scrape up the crystals of salt. Once collected, the salt is stored and processed in caves carved into the coastal rock.

Historically, salt was an important commodity. It was found in Egyptian tombs and transported by salt caravans across the Sahara desert. It was used as a currency during the Roman Empire. Soldiers were paid in salt, which was equivalent to a currency at the time. You could barter, or actually pay in salt. Now, sea salt is most important in Gozitan kitchens. It is used to preserve tuna, to make sun-dried tomatoes, for olives in brine, for preserving capers, not to mention the flavouring of foods.

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3.88 km

Mgarr ix-Xini Bay

Highlight • Beach

Eat or drink something at the food truck and not at the bars by the bay: these places are usually already reserved by wealthy boat owners who stop here for lunch. We got this tip from locals on our walk and didn't regret their tip. The food truck has a toilet cabin 😶.

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7.04 km

Viewpoint

10.1 km

Sanap Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Munchar-Xlendi Heritage trail

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11.0 km

Xlendi Cliffs

Highlight • Gorge

take care, when descending towards xlendi, the route sends you off the main road. however that path is not accessible. keep descending on the main road

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12.0 km

Xlendi Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tiny bridge, which is also a nice photo opportunity.

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12.6 km

Xlendi Bay and Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

Wonderful nature hike. Because of the lighting on the cliffs, best in the afternoon with proper sun protection. Unfortunately, the many huts used by the bird hunters and the sophisticated bird trapping facilities are depressing.

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13.6 km

Globigerina Limestone Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

The surf has eroded and smoothed the globigerin rocks into bizarre formations. Enclosed in the limestone you can see many shells and sand dollars.

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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

4.90 km

4.89 km

4.35 km

2.52 km

2.10 km

235 m

Surfaces

6.26 km

5.81 km

4.32 km

3.27 km

3.08 km

2.60 km

634 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 16 August

31°C

27°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

March 15, 2024,Gozo-Umrundung (1.Teil): Fährhafen Imgarr - Tannat - Xlendi (14km)

You can walk around Malta's neighboring island of Gozo (53km), in 3-4 daily stages.

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February 1, 2024,🇲🇹 (Gozo): Auf dem Coastal Path von L-Imgarr nach Ix-Xlendi + Weg nach Ir-Rabat

Today we took the ferry to the island of Gozo. I started directly at the ferry port in L-Imgarr on the Coastal Path towards Ix-Xlendi.
The enchantment from the first minutes lasted almost until the end. Wonderful stretches of coastline and views of sandy cliffs, cliff outcrops and ancient walls. There is no asphalt on this path (with the exception …

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Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Nadur

07:29h

26.0km

540m

Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Nadur

Beautiful view

Xwejni Salt Pans

Mgarr ix-Xini Bay

Sanap Cliffs

Xlendi Cliffs

Xlendi Bridge

Xlendi Bay and Cliffs

Globigerina Limestone Rock Formations

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