Unveiling the Southern Charms of Malta

As soon as January hits, we start ringing in those new year resolutions to be more active and stop being a couch potato. A winter holiday in Malta can help you achieve just that, helping you burn off the calories from the festive season with myriad beauty spots to explore on foot.

1. Gozo day trips

Get ready to walk around so many natural attractions, that you will definitely have earned dinner in one of the lovely Gozitan restaurants come the evening. From Marsalforn to Ramla Bay, Xlendi, San Blas and Ta’ Cenc, the walking trails are many and all are equally stunning, surrounded as they are by nature. If you prefer something more civilised, do a round circuit around the famous bays and finish off with coffee and cake. Places like San Blas and Ta’ Cenc are more isolated, but will provide unforgettable scenery.

2. Dingli Cliffs

Dingli Cliff

Dingli Cliff

It’s difficult to find a better spot for a long hike, as there isn’t one part of Dingli Cliffs that doesn’t come with breathtaking views. If you’re feeling particularly energetic, you can hop off the bus in Dingli and walk the circuit through the village of Siggiewi, through the valleys and fields. Make sure you take some water with you though, and a mobile phone!

3. Zurrieq Cliffs

One of Malta’s natural reserves, Buskett is very close to Rabat, one of Malta’s most bustling tourist towns. It is also one of the very few spots in Malta where you will get to see actual woodland, so take your camera along. Keep an eye out for the President’s residential palace, which stands at the edge of the woodlands.

4. Buskett

Orange trees in Buskett Gardens, Malta

Orange trees in Buskett Gardens, Malta

One of Malta’s natural reserves, Buskett is very close to Rabat, one of Malta’s most bustling tourist towns. It is also one of the very few spots in Malta where you will get to see actual woodland, so take your camera along. Keep an eye out for the President’s residential palace, which stands at the edge of the woodlands.

5. Ghajn Tuffieha (a Natura 2000 site)

Overlooking the popular Golden Bay, this is a wonderful walking trek, taking you across all sorts of vistas, with caves, little secret bays and ample greenery. It is also a good spot to try horse riding with a view at one of the many riding schools in the area. There are many cafes and restaurants nearby, so you can finish off your hike in comfort.

Golden Beach Riviera Beach Ghajn Tuffieha in Malta

Check out all our previous blogs on this page, and book your hotel as from now on our website: www.theneucollective.com.

As soon as January hits, we start ringing in those new year resolutions to be more active and stop being a couch potato. A winter holiday in Malta can help you achieve just that, helping you burn off the calories from the festive season with myriad beauty spots to explore on foot.

1. Gozo day trips

Get ready to walk around so many natural attractions, that you will definitely have earned dinner in one of the lovely Gozitan restaurants come the evening. From Marsalforn to Ramla Bay, Xlendi, San Blas and Ta’ Cenc, the walking trails are many and all are equally stunning, surrounded as they are by nature. If you prefer something more civilised, do a round circuit around the famous bays and finish off with coffee and cake. Places like San Blas and Ta’ Cenc are more isolated, but will provide unforgettable scenery.

2. Dingli Cliffs

Dingli Cliff

Dingli Cliff

It’s difficult to find a better spot for a long hike, as there isn’t one part of Dingli Cliffs that doesn’t come with breathtaking views. If you’re feeling particularly energetic, you can hop off the bus in Dingli and walk the circuit through the village of Siggiewi, through the valleys and fields. Make sure you take some water with you though, and a mobile phone!

3. Zurrieq Cliffs

One of Malta’s natural reserves, Buskett is very close to Rabat, one of Malta’s most bustling tourist towns. It is also one of the very few spots in Malta where you will get to see actual woodland, so take your camera along. Keep an eye out for the President’s residential palace, which stands at the edge of the woodlands.

4. Buskett

Orange trees in Buskett Gardens, Malta

Orange trees in Buskett Gardens, Malta

One of Malta’s natural reserves, Buskett is very close to Rabat, one of Malta’s most bustling tourist towns. It is also one of the very few spots in Malta where you will get to see actual woodland, so take your camera along. Keep an eye out for the President’s residential palace, which stands at the edge of the woodlands.

5. Ghajn Tuffieha (a Natura 2000 site)

Overlooking the popular Golden Bay, this is a wonderful walking trek, taking you across all sorts of vistas, with caves, little secret bays and ample greenery. It is also a good spot to try horse riding with a view at one of the many riding schools in the area. There are many cafes and restaurants nearby, so you can finish off your hike in comfort.

Golden Beach Riviera Beach Ghajn Tuffieha in Malta

Check out all our previous blogs on this page, and book your hotel as from now on our website: www.theneucollective.com.

Malta, a sparkling jewel in the heart of the Mediterranean, is known for its rich history, captivating landscapes, and sun-kissed coastlines. While many tourists flock to the bustling northern locales, the southern regions offer equally mesmerizing experiences, often away from the typical tourist trail. Let's explore five unmissable spots in the south of Malta.

Marsaxlokk

This traditional fishing village is an emblem of Maltese culture. With colourful fishing boats, known as ‘luzzus’, dotting the harbour and a bustling Sunday market selling the freshest catch, Marsaxlokk offers a genuine slice of local life.

Blue Grotto, Wied iz-Zurrieq

One of Malta’s natural wonders, the Blue Grotto comprises a series of sea caverns. On sunny days, the water reflects the overhead sky, casting mesmerizing blue lights inside the caves. Boat tours provide an up-close experience of this phenomenon.

Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, Qrendi

Dive into Malta’s prehistoric past by visiting these ancient stone temple complexes, which date back to 3600-3200 B.C. Their architectural mastery and astronomical alignments make them among the most significant archaeological sites in the world.

St. Peter’s Pool, near Marsaxlokk

This natural swimming pool, shaped like an elongated horseshoe, boasts clear turquoise waters. It’s an ideal spot for snorkelling, diving, or just lounging on its rocky shores.

Għar Dalam Cave, Birżebbuġa

Regarded as one of Malta’s most important prehistoric sites, this cave houses fossils of animals believed to have walked the earth some 500,000 years ago. It offers intriguing insights into Malta’s distant past and natural history.

Malta, a sparkling jewel in the heart of the Mediterranean, is known for its rich history, captivating landscapes, and sun-kissed coastlines. While many tourists flock to the bustling northern locales, the southern regions offer equally mesmerizing experiences, often away from the typical tourist trail. Let's explore five unmissable spots in the south of Malta.​