Buskett Gardens, Woodland park near Siggiewi, Malta
The 47-hectare Buskett Gardens contain orange groves, carob trees, white poplars, ashes, elms, and Aleppo pines spread beneath Verdala Castle.
The Knights Hospitaller established these gardens in the 16th century as a hunting reserve, when native forests covered Malta before trees were cut for shipbuilding.
The Feast of Imnarja brings thousands of visitors on June 29 to celebrate Saints Peter and Paul with rabbit stew, folk music, and agricultural displays.
Multiple pathways connect the gardens to nearby towns of Siggiewi and Dingli, with several routes suitable for nature walks and outdoor exploration.
The gardens function as an Important Bird Area, providing shelter for migrating species and housing the painted frog, Malta's only endemic amphibian subspecies.
Location: Siġġiewi
Elevation above the sea: 219 m
Website: https://malta.com/en/attraction/culture/garden-park/buskett-garden
GPS coordinates: 35.85910,14.39890
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:44
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.
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