Walking in Malta
33 Routes on Malta, Gozo and Comino
2nd Edition
Published on 14. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-85284-719-7 (ISBN)
Description
This guidebook describes 33 walks from 2.5km to 30km in length on the three Maltese Islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. The routes start with a short heritage trail around the city of Valletta. A series of walks are arranged roughly clockwise around the coastline of Malta, moving inland to explore some of the ridges and valleys later. The walks on Malta conclude with a heritage trail around Mdina and Rabat. Walks on the island of Gozo start with a heritage trail around Victoria. This is followed by a clockwise exploration of spectacular coastal walking that allows a complete circuit of the island. The final walk on Gozo wanders over a series of little hills further inland. The last walk in the book might well be regarded as the best of them all - a circuit around the lovely little island of Comino. The Maltese Islands bask in sunshine and make an ideal walking destination, particularly during spring and autumn. The guidebook provides practical information on getting to and around the islands, accommodation and language. There is also useful background information on Maltese history, geography, and flora and fauna.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Kendal
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
80 colour photos and 50 colour contour maps
Dimensions
Height: 172 mm
Width: 116 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85284-719-7 (9781852847197)
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Person
Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer of both books and magazine articles. He generally leads at least one guided walking holiday overseas every year and has walked in many parts of Europe, as well as Nepal, Tibet and the Canadian Rockies. Paddy is a member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild.
Content
INTRODUCTION
Location and Population
Geology and Landscape
Discovery and History
Weather
Language
Religion
Maltese Wildlife
Protected Areas
Getting to the Maltese Islands
Getting around the Maltese Islands
Money
Accommodation
Maps of the Maltese Islands
Countryside Access
The Plan of this Guide
Emergency Assistance
MALTA
Walk 1: Valletta Heritage Trail
Walk 2: Rinella to Marsascala
Walk 3: Marsascala to Birzebbuga
Walk 4: Birzebbuga to Gudja
Walk 5: Zurrieq to Siggiewi
Walk 6: Siggiewi to Dingli
Walk 7: Dingli to Mgarr
Walk 8: Ghajn Tuffieha Circuit
Walk 9: Mgarr to Ghadira
Walk 10: Marfa Ridge Circuit
Walk 11: Mellieha Bay to Xemxija
Walk 12: Selmun Circuit
Walk 13: Xemxija Heritage Trail
Walk 14: Bajda Ridge Circuit
Walk 15: The Wardija Ridge
Walk 16: Falka Gap to Salina
Walk 17: Bahar ic-Caghaq to St George's Bay
Walk 18: The Victoria Lines
Walk 19: Rabat to Mosta
Walk 20: Rabat and Dingli
Walk 21: Siggiewi and Buskett
Walk 22: Siggiewi to Qormi
Walk 23: The Wignacourt Aqueduct
Walk 24: Mdina and Rabat Heritage Trail
GOZO
Walk 25: Victoria Heritage Trail
Walk 26: Mgarr to Sannat
Walk 27: Sannat to San Lawrenz
Walk 28: San Lawrenz to Marsalforn
Walk 29: Marsalforn to Nadur
Walk 30: Xaghra to Qala
Walk 31: Qala to Mgarr
Walk 32: Gharb to Marsalforn
COMINO
Walk 33: Circuit of Comino
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Brief History of Malta
Appendix 2: Topographical Glossary
Appendix 3: Contact Details
Location and Population
Geology and Landscape
Discovery and History
Weather
Language
Religion
Maltese Wildlife
Protected Areas
Getting to the Maltese Islands
Getting around the Maltese Islands
Money
Accommodation
Maps of the Maltese Islands
Countryside Access
The Plan of this Guide
Emergency Assistance
MALTA
Walk 1: Valletta Heritage Trail
Walk 2: Rinella to Marsascala
Walk 3: Marsascala to Birzebbuga
Walk 4: Birzebbuga to Gudja
Walk 5: Zurrieq to Siggiewi
Walk 6: Siggiewi to Dingli
Walk 7: Dingli to Mgarr
Walk 8: Ghajn Tuffieha Circuit
Walk 9: Mgarr to Ghadira
Walk 10: Marfa Ridge Circuit
Walk 11: Mellieha Bay to Xemxija
Walk 12: Selmun Circuit
Walk 13: Xemxija Heritage Trail
Walk 14: Bajda Ridge Circuit
Walk 15: The Wardija Ridge
Walk 16: Falka Gap to Salina
Walk 17: Bahar ic-Caghaq to St George's Bay
Walk 18: The Victoria Lines
Walk 19: Rabat to Mosta
Walk 20: Rabat and Dingli
Walk 21: Siggiewi and Buskett
Walk 22: Siggiewi to Qormi
Walk 23: The Wignacourt Aqueduct
Walk 24: Mdina and Rabat Heritage Trail
GOZO
Walk 25: Victoria Heritage Trail
Walk 26: Mgarr to Sannat
Walk 27: Sannat to San Lawrenz
Walk 28: San Lawrenz to Marsalforn
Walk 29: Marsalforn to Nadur
Walk 30: Xaghra to Qala
Walk 31: Qala to Mgarr
Walk 32: Gharb to Marsalforn
COMINO
Walk 33: Circuit of Comino
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Brief History of Malta
Appendix 2: Topographical Glossary
Appendix 3: Contact Details