Dingli CliffsStory N° 261
Dingli Cliffs & the Blue Grotto
Stand on Malta's highest cliffs and sail beneath the Blue Grotto's glowing sea caves in pure awe
The itinerary.
3 days · 8 stops
Friday
Day One
Arrive on Malta's wild southwest coast and watch your first sunset plunge into the sea from the island's highest point.
●
Dingli Cliffs
Sheer 250-metre limestone cliffs, the highest point in Malta, dropping straight into the open Mediterranean with the islet of Filfla offshore.
●
Chapel of St Mary Magdalene
A tiny lone chapel perched on the cliff edge, the perfect viewpoint for a windswept sunset.
●
Diar il-Bniet
A farm-to-table Dingli restaurant serving estate-grown Maltese produce, ftira and slow-cooked rabbit.
🏨
Hotel
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux booking.com
→
Getting around
- Arriving at Malta International Airport and taking a taxi to Dingli, about 20 minutes
Saturday
Day Two
Sail beneath the sea caves of the Blue Grotto where sunlight turns the water electric blue, then stand among temples older than the pyramids.
●
Blue Grotto Boat Trip
A small traditional luzzu boat threads through a series of sea caverns where reflected sunlight makes the water glow phosphorescent blue.
●
Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples
UNESCO megalithic temples from around 3600 BC, among the oldest free-standing structures on Earth, set on a cliff above the sea.
●
Wied iz-Zurrieq
A clifftop creek where the Blue Grotto boats depart, with seaside cafes for fresh fish and a swim off the rocks.
🏨
Hotel
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux booking.com
→
Getting around
- Drive or taxi south along the coast to Wied iz-Zurrieq for the morning boat trip
Sunday
Day Three
End on a high with a coastal walk past Malta's natural arch before departure.
●
Coral Lagoon, Mellieha
A dramatic collapsed sea cave forming a hidden lagoon ringed by cliffs, reachable by a short coastal walk.
●
Ghar Lapsi
A sheltered natural rock pool on the southern coast, ideal for a final bracing swim in clear water.
🏨
Hotel
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux booking.com
→
Getting around
- Taxi back to Malta International Airport for departure
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Dingli Cliffs & the Blue Grotto?
3 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Sunday and covers 8 curated stops across 3 days.
How much does Dingli Cliffs & the Blue Grotto cost?
Mid-range — €150–300 per day per person.
Where do you stay during Dingli Cliffs & the Blue Grotto?
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Dingli Cliffs & the Blue Grotto itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 8 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Dingli Cliffs.
Going on this trip?
Tag us on Instagram —
Keep reading →
