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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Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Nadur

07:31

25.8km

560m

Hiking

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

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

Beautiful view

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3.04 km

Mġarr ix-Xini Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Mġarr ix-Xini Tower (Maltese: Torri ta' Mġarr ix-Xini) is the largest of the coastal watchtowers that the Knights of Malta erected on the island of Gozo. It watches over the …

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3.80 km

Mgarr ix-Xini Bay

Highlight • Beach

Wonderful bay for swimming and snorkeling. Since it is still not crowded, which is surprising, finally, here was the film "By the Sea" by and with Angelina Jolie and Brad …

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6.97 km

Viewpoint

10.00 km

Sanap Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Munchar-Xlendi Heritage trail

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10.9 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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11.9 km

Xlendi Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tiny bridge, which is also a nice photo opportunity.

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12.5 km

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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13.5 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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25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

5.68 km

4.88 km

4.39 km

2.46 km

2.03 km

265 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

5.30 km

4.37 km

4.31 km

3.12 km

2.31 km

585 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

22°C

18°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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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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