Għar Ħasan, Natural cave system in Southern Region, Malta.
The limestone cave opens with an entrance measuring 5 meters high and 6 meters wide, extending 400 meters into the cliff face above the Mediterranean Sea.
During the 12th century, the cave provided refuge for a Saracen rebel named Hasan, who used this location as his primary hiding place.
The cave carries numerous legends about Hasan and a Maltese girl, with different versions describing their tragic fate at this coastal location.
Visitors can reach the cave by following the road from Birżebbuġa toward Żurrieq and turning left at the hilltop to find the cliff-top parking area.
The internal structure contains a notable rock column formation called il-Mara, visible at a natural crossroad within the cave system.
Location: Southern Region (Nofsinhar)
Elevation above the sea: 51 m
GPS coordinates: 35.80676,14.51822
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:34
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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