Xemxija Heritage Trail, Heritage trail in St Paul's Bay, Malta
The Xemxija Heritage Trail extends for 4 kilometers through Malta's northern region, connecting multiple archaeological sites and natural formations near the Mediterranean Sea.
The 2000-year-old Roman road, known as Pilgrims Way, served as a vital route for travelers heading to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa during ancient times.
Ancient farmers carved storage spaces into limestone rocks, creating granaries and wells that demonstrate traditional Maltese agricultural practices through the centuries.
Visitors need sturdy walking shoes and should carry water, as the trail includes uneven terrain and passes twenty different archaeological points across exposed landscape.
The Roman Apiaries along the trail feature carved recesses in rock faces that ancient beekeepers used for maintaining colonies and collecting honey.
Location: Malta
GPS coordinates: 35.94954,14.38062
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:02
Malta contains historical sites and natural landscapes beyond tourist areas. The islands feature geological structures, coastal forts, prehistoric caves and village churches. The locations include Roman remains, gardens, defense structures and natural caves in Malta and Gozo.
Skorba Temples
3.2 km
Devil's Farmhouse
2.8 km
Fort Campbell
1.8 km
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa
2.1 km
Għajn Ħadid Tower
2.1 km
St. Paul's Bay Tower
2 km
Castello Dei Baroni
1.7 km
Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Mellieħa
2.2 km
Sirens Stadium
3.1 km
Mistra Battery
1.6 km
Arrias Battery
315 m
Westreme Battery
2.9 km
Buġibba Battery
2.8 km
Parish Church of St Joseph, Manikata
2.6 km
Mistra Gate
451 m
St. Paul's Shipwreck Church
2.4 km
Palazzo Pescatore
1.6 km
Wardija Battery
1.9 km
Simar Nature Reserve
466 m
Dellia Battery
669 m
Ta' Tabibu farmhouse
1 km
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, St. Paul's Bay
1.3 km
Chapel of St. Simon, Wardija
2 km
Chapel of Our Lady of Graces Tal-Abbandunati, Wardija
1.3 km
Skorba Torso figurine
3.2 km
Xemxija Tombs
107 m
Red skorba phase lower female part figurine
3.2 km
Windmill near Salib tal-Pellegrini
1.6 kmReviews
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