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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

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Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Nadur

07:28

25.9km

540m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.10 km

Beautiful view

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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1.53 km

Xwejni Salt Pans

Highlight • Structure

They are part of the centuries-old tradition of sea-salt production that has been passed down for many generations. During the summer months, locals scrape up the crystals of salt. Once …

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3.06 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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3.82 km

Mgarr ix-Xini Bay

Highlight • Beach

Eat or drink something at the food truck and not at the bars by the bay: these places are usually already reserved by wealthy boat owners who stop here for …

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6.98 km

Viewpoint

10.0 km

Sanap Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Munchar-Xlendi Heritage trail

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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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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.88 km

4.90 km

4.35 km

2.49 km

2.09 km

248 m

Surfaces

6.27 km

5.82 km

4.19 km

3.27 km

3.08 km

2.60 km

625 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 14 May

22°C

18°C

32 %

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Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Nadur

07:28h

25.9km

540m

Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Nadur

Beautiful view

Xwejni Salt Pans

Mġarr ix-Xini Tower

Mgarr ix-Xini Bay

Sanap Cliffs

Xlendi Bridge

Xlendi Bay and Cliffs

Globigerina Limestone Rock Formations

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