This walk starts and ends at Għadira Bay. Setting off from close to the Għadira Nature Reserve, the walk reaches the top of Marfa Ridge just beneath the austere Red Tower. Offering breathtaking views to the sea on either side.
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35.98, 14.35 · rel 6275018
35.98, 14.35 · rel 6275018
Watch Tower Walk
13,6 km from start to finish .
Mellieħa · 35.98°N ·
14.35°E
13,6km
Distance
+185m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 12 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× cave
4× Attraction
L-Għar ta' Ġulju
cave ·
60 m off route
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0%
L-Għar tal-Għasri
cave ·
272 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ta' Qassisu
Attraction ·
274 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Għar Ħamiema
cave ·
297 m off route
0,0 km
0%
L-Għar tal-Għasafar
cave ·
52 m off route
13,6 km
100%
Il-Bajja tal-Għadira
Attraction ·
67 m off route
13,6 km
100%
Għar iċ-Ċomb
cave ·
157 m off route
13,6 km
100%
Coral Cave
cave ·
244 m off route
13,6 km
100%
Id-Dragunara
Attraction ·
251 m off route
13,6 km
100%
L-Għerien tal-Parsott
cave ·
258 m off route
13,6 km
100%
L-Aħrax Dive Site
Attraction ·
268 m off route
13,6 km
100%
L-Għar ta' Żamżam
cave ·
268 m off route
13,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Watch Tower Walk is 13.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Watch Tower Walk takes approximately 3h 23min to complete.
No, Watch Tower Walk is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Watch Tower Walk starts near coordinates 35.9808, 14.3333.
Watch Tower Walk is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.