From Dwejra to Xlendi via the coastal path

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Dwejra is an enchanting place with its inland sea, blue hole, tower and bay. It is the ideal starting point for a hike along Gozo's rugged coastline, at the top of vertiginous cliffs. The trail passes historical points of interest and absolutely magnificent landscapes before reaching the typical village of Xlendi.
A regular bus service runs from the starting point and a second service connects the finish to Victoria.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.17 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 742 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 745 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 149 m
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    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐ Country: Malta
  • ⚑
    Start: N 36.052452° / E 14.190122°
  • ⚑
    End: N 36.030599° / E 14.218449°
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Description of the walk

Dwejra car park - Terminus of bus route 31.

(S) From the car park, after enjoying the Inland Sea, the Blue Hole and the remains of the Azure Window, return to the road leading to Victoria. After a little over a hundred metres, a path appears on the right-hand side of the road. It becomes a track that leads to Dwejra Tower. Continue along the path that goes around the tower and heads towards Dwejra Bay.

(1) Stay on the path that goes around the bay and heads towards the high cliffs. This is the Gozo coastal path, marked by purple dots on the stones. It is also dotted with cairns to help you find your way. Continue along the path that runs along the cliffs until you reach a headland.

(2) Ras-Il-Wardija. Go around the archaeological site, which houses a Punic sanctuary, and follow the path that continues along the shore.

(3) When the trail turns into a path, leave the coastal trail and continue on the footpath that continues along the cliffs. It passes between private plots, which should be respected. The trail is well marked and winds through arid landscapes dotted with huts. It crosses a wadi to reach a field, which you go around on the right. It ends on a rocky plateau facing Xlendi. Follow the purple dots that lead to a staircase down to the harbour.

Head towards the town centre to reach the car park: terminus of bus lines 306 and 330 (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 13 m - Dwejra car park
  2. 1 : km 0.87 - alt. 38 m - Dwejra Bay
  3. 2 : km 2.44 - alt. 86 m - Ras-Il-Wardija
  4. 3 : km 3.22 - alt. 126 m - Intersection with the coastal path
  5. E : km 6.17 - alt. 6 m - Xlendi

Notes

Drinks are available for purchase in the Dwejra car park.
Convenience stores in Xlendi.
Wear walking shoes.
Bring at least one and a half litres of water per person.
Wear a cap or hat in sunny weather.
Hiking is strongly discouraged in case of thunderstorms (trail on cliffs, high up, no shelter).

Worth a visit

Inland Sea.
Blue Hole.
Dwejra Toxer.
Fungus Rock.
Ras il-Wardija.
Xlendi.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
3 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Kat90
Kat90 ★

Hello,

A new walk titled From Dwejra to Xlendi on the coastal path has been posted:

Dwejra is a charming place with an inland sea, a blue hole, a tower and a bay. It is the ideal starting point for a hike along Gozo's rugged coastline on vertiginous cliffs. The tour leads to the typical village of Xlendi and passes historical sights and absolutely marvellous landscapes.
There is a regular bus service to the starting point and a second bus service between the destination and Victoria.

Leave your comments/questions/remarks about this tour by replying to this message. If you have hiked the tour, feel free to upload photos.

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Roselyne SP
Roselyne SP

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I tried this hike last week. The start was easy, but it soon became impossible to find "the" way: there were no markings, no clear path, I was forced to zigzag through a kind of heath, and as I was alone, I ended up turning back rather than get lost or risk injury (I didn't meet anyone in 2 hours of wandering)...
On the other hand, from Dwerja to almost the top of the cliff, it was superb.

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michel tout court
michel tout court

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike over impressive cliffs. The start at Dewjra and the finish at Xlendi are sublime.
A short, steep and slippery descent if wet halfway down. Follow the red marks on the rocky slabs to reach the stairs leading down to Xlendi.

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