The Maltese Islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino bask in sunshine at the heart of the Mediterranean, between Europe and Africa. That location has ensured that the islands have been colonised time and time again, leaving them with a colourful and complex history and heritage, from the neolithic to the present day. The islands are a popular tourist destination. They offer plenty of historic walks, stunningly beautiful and dramatic architecture, and a good amount of excellent scenery, especially around the cliffs and coastlines. The guide offers 33 walks round the three islands. They range from heritage trails round historic cities and towns to coastal walks, and also include the exploration of inland areas. The introduction to the guide provides practical information on getting to and around the islands, accommodation and language. There is also useful background information on Maltese history, geography, and flora and fauna.
- INTRODUCTION
- Location and Population
- Geology and Landscape
- Discovery and History
- Weather
- Language
- Religion
- Maltese Wildlife
- Protected Areas
- Getting to the Maltese Islands
- Getting around the Maltese Islands
- Money
- Accommodation
- Maps of the Maltese Islands
- Countryside Access
- The Plan of this Guide
- Emergency Assistance
- MALTA
- Walk 1: Valletta Heritage Trail
- Walk 2: Rinella to Marsascala
- Walk 3: Marsascala to Birzebbuga
- Walk 4: Birzebbuga to Gudja
- Walk 5: Zurrieq to Siggiewi
- Walk 6: Siggiewi to Dingli
- Walk 7: Dingli to Mgarr
- Walk 8: Ghajn Tuffieha Circuit
- Walk 9: Mgarr to Ghadira
- Walk 10: Marfa Ridge Circuit
- Walk 11: Mellieha Bay to Xemxija
- Walk 12: Selmun Circuit
- Walk 13: Xemxija Heritage Trail
- Walk 14: Bajda Ridge Circuit
- Walk 15: The Wardija Ridge
- Walk 16: Falka Gap to Salina
- Walk 17: Bahar ic-Caghaq to St George's Bay
- Walk 18: The Victoria Lines
- Walk 19: Rabat to Mosta
- Walk 20: Rabat and Dingli
- Walk 21: Siggiewi and Buskett
- Walk 22: Siggiewi to Qormi
- Walk 23: The Wignacourt Aqueduct
- Walk 24: Mdina and Rabat Heritage Trail
- GOZO
- Walk 25: Victoria Heritage Trail
- Walk 26: Mgarr to Sannat
- Walk 27: Sannat to San Lawrenz
- Walk 28: San Lawrenz to Marsalforn
- Walk 29: Marsalforn to Nadur
- Walk 30: Xaghra to Qala
- Walk 31: Qala to Mgarr
- Walk 32: Gharb to Marsalforn
- COMINO
- Walk 33: Circuit of Comino
- APPENDICES
- Appendix 1: Brief History of Malta
- Appendix 2: Topographical Glossary
- Appendix 3: Contact Details
Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer of both books and magazine articles. He generally leads at least one guided walking holiday overseas every year and has walked in many parts of Europe, as well as Nepal, Tibet and the Canadian Rockies. Paddy is a member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild.