Country Walks

There are two books about countryside walks :

Ta’ Ġurdan Walk
This circular walk starts and ends in the village square of Għarb. Taking the left hand road skirting the side of the church leads to open countryside visisting St. Dimitri Chapel and affording a good view of ta’ Ġurdan Lighthouse and Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary. Wied il-Mielaħ is reached via an old paved road next to St. Dimitri Chapel. The hilly features of the Island and the view of the vast expanse of sea stretching beyond the steep cliffs can be best enjoyed from the top of Ta’Gurdan hill. In the book one can find a route map in the center pages, together with several direction signs located along this route, will help you to follow the walk more easily.
Distance: 12KM – Time: 4-½ hrs.

Daħlet Qorrot Walk
This circular walk start and ends in Nadur. It takes you from Nadur to Daħlet Qorrot Bay, skirting Mistra Rocks – a boulder shore. Daħlet Qorrot is a typical bay with some boathouses hewn out of the rock: an ideal spot for swimming and fishing. Along the route you will pass by a number of cultivated fields at Ta’ Grejgel valley. Here, both modern and traditional farming methods are put to use to reap the succulent joys yielded by Mother Earth.

In the book one can find a route map in the center pages, together with several direction signs located along this route, will help you to follow the walk more easily.
Distance: 9KM – Time: 3 hrs

Facts about the route:
The route is suitable for hikes, horse rides and pedal bikes.

Most of the route is accessible to small vehicles

If traveling by bus to the route starting point, you should check the local bus timetable to ensure that this fits your own schedule.

The local weather forecast should be checked before setting off as there is hardly any shelter from adverse weather conditions along the route. A raincoat can come in very handy in rainy conditions.

As most of the walk is over open countryside, it is advisable to carry a packed lunch. It is possible to buy food at Nadur, Qala, Għarb & Għasri.

If you are interested to buy one of these books ask your representative. The price is Lm1.00 each book.