Carved rocks
Carved Rocks in L-Għasri is a coastal site in Gozo, Malta, where limestone formations have been shaped by wave action into smooth curves, holes, and small tunnels. A narrow bay sits between tall cliffs and is reached by stone steps cut directly into the rock face.
The coastline at this part of Gozo was carved over centuries by the movement of the Mediterranean Sea, producing the rock shapes seen today. A shaft near the bay was once used to draw seawater up to saltpans on the clifftop above.
The small bay at L-Għasri has long been a working spot for local fishermen who used the natural ledges and hollows to store gear and take shelter. Visitors today can still see the worn surfaces where nets and ropes have rubbed against the stone over many years.
The site is reachable on foot from the center of L-Għasri, with very few parking spots nearby, so most visitors walk the last stretch. Sturdy shoes are a good idea because the ground is uneven rock, and surfaces near the water can be wet and slippery.
Some of the limestone surfaces here show perfectly round holes formed when trapped pebbles were spun in circles by the waves over long periods, a process called pothole erosion. These rounded hollows can be touched directly on the flat rock surfaces, giving a clear sense of how the sea works on stone.
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