This is a terrific ‘runseeing’ tour of several historical sites at the southern end of Malta, also featuring some great coastal views. It’s nearly all on roads with good sidewalks.
Blue Grotto. Bengt Nyman
A good starting point is the parking lot near the Blue Wall and Grotto Viewpoint. Start with a short jaunt north on Triq Wied Iż-Żurrieq to a viewpoint, then back south to the Blue Grotto and Sciutu Tower (great views!). Retrace your steps, and then run back up the hill, and turn LEFT, heading west on Triq il-Wied for 2 km to Haġar Qim Park, where you’ll see several archeological sites, including the path to Ħaġar Qim,Mnajdra, and the Tal-Ħamrija Coastal Tower. Retrace your steps, but use Triq Hagar Qim to Triq taz-Zelliega for make the route a loop.
This is a terrific ‘runseeing’ tour of several historical sites at the southern end of Malta, also featuring some great coastal views. It’s nearly all on roads with good sidewalks.
Blue Grotto. Bengt Nyman
A good starting point is the parking lot near the Blue Wall and Grotto Viewpoint. Start with a short jaunt north on Triq Wied Iż-Żurrieq to a viewpoint, then back south to the Blue Grotto and Sciutu Tower (great views!). Retrace your steps, and then run back up the hill, and turn LEFT, heading west on Triq il-Wied for 2 km to Haġar Qim Park, where you’ll see several archeological sites, including the path to Ħaġar Qim,Mnajdra, and the Tal-Ħamrija Coastal Tower. Retrace your steps, but use Triq Hagar Qim to Triq taz-Zelliega for make the route a loop.
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Up to 7.2 km (4.5 miles)
216m (711 feet)
Parking lot near the Blue Wall and Grotto Viewpoint
Parking lot near the Blue Wall and Grotto Viewpoint. Also there's a visitor center at Haġar Qim.
A 'Runseeing Tour' of Valletta, Malta's capital. Combine the ~5 km of waterfront running outside the old city walls with the largely pedestrianized streets of the old city inside the city walls.
Scenic waterfront running between the capital of Valetta and Paceville on a combination of sidewalk and dedicated seafront promenade, winding its way for nearly around bays and marinas for 13 km through Sliema and St. Julian's.
Nice waterfront running between Xemxija Bay and Pembroke, including St. Paul's Bay, Qawra, and Salina Bay. Up to 12 km, part on dedicated promenade and part on sidewalk alongside the coast road.
A unique running experience: run on an old Roman Road, passing by numerous archaeological sites. Part of a longer trail run that's up an 11.5 km loop across the island, passing numerous additional historical spots.
Toward the southeast end of the island, there's a nice waterfront run between Marsascala and St. Thomas Bay. The route is on a a dedicated, palm-lined waterfront path. A neat 5-miler out and back, with great views!
In central Malta, enjoy 2-3 km of paths in Ta' Qali National Park. For a longer run, head for 2 km west to see historical sites in Mdina, which include the Mdina Cathedral, Palazzo Falson, and St Paul’s Catacombs.
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Essentials
Up to 7.2 km (4.5 miles)
216m (711 feet)
Parking lot near the Blue Wall and Grotto Viewpoint
Parking lot near the Blue Wall and Grotto Viewpoint. Also there's a visitor center at Haġar Qim.
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