Għar Ħasan, Natural cave system in Southern Region, Malta.
Għar Ħasan is a limestone cave system in southern Malta with an entrance measuring about 5 meters high and 6 meters wide. The interior extends approximately 400 meters into the cliff above the Mediterranean Sea.
In the 12th century, a Saracen rebel named Hasan took refuge in this cave and used it as his primary hiding place. This historical event gave the site its name.
The cave carries local legends about Hasan and a Maltese girl, with different versions describing their tragic fate at this coastal location. These stories have shaped how people speak about the place across generations.
To reach the cave, follow the road from Birżebbuġa toward Żurrieq and turn left at the hilltop for the cliff-top parking area. Access is from above, but note that paths can be steep and slippery, especially after rain.
Inside the cave is a notable rock column formation called il-Mara located at a natural crossroad within the system. This formation serves as a visual landmark that many visitors notice during their exploration.
Location: Southern Region (Nofsinhar)
Elevation above the sea: 51 m
GPS coordinates: 35.80676,14.51822
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49
Malta contains numerous historical sites and natural landscapes away from the main tourist areas. The islands hold prehistoric temple complexes such as Skorba and Ta' Ħaġrat near Mġarr, Roman remains including the Roman Villa at Żejtun and ancient bath sites, and Ghar Dalam, a cave with Ice Age fossil deposits. The geological diversity appears at locations like Il-Maqluba, a natural sinkhole crater, and the Blue Grotto near Żurrieq, while coastal fortifications such as Mistra Battery and the Red Tower document the island's defensive heritage. Religious sites mark the rural areas, including the Chapel of Santa Marija Tal-Virtu in Rabat and the chapels of Qrendi. The Buskett Gardens and San Anton Gardens provide green spaces with historical significance, while Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park protects coastal habitats. Archaeological complexes like Tas-Silġ show layers of Phoenician, Roman and Byzantine settlement. The Victoria Lines near Rabat, an 18th-century defensive wall, and Fort Binġemma demonstrate military architecture from different periods. Gozo adds locations such as Mgarr ix-Xini, a sheltered inlet, and Il-Qolla l-Bajda Battery.
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