Ramla Right Battery
Ramla Right Battery is a historic military structure built by the Knights of St. John in the 18th century on Gozo's coast. The semi-circular fortification had six gun embrasures and a small blockhouse where soldiers stored equipment and took shelter, forming part of a larger defensive network that included the Ramla Left Battery and Ramla Redoubt connected by protective walls.
Built by the Knights of St. John in the 18th century, the battery was constructed to defend against pirate raids and sea-based attacks on Gozo. It faced its greatest test in 1798 during Napoleon's invasion of Malta, when French forces attempted to land on the island and the battery helped slow the advancing enemy troops.
The battery takes its name from Ramla Bay, the red sandy beach on Gozo's eastern shore that made the area strategically important. It reflects how the Knights of St. John viewed this exposed coastline as a place needing strong protection against sea-based threats.
The site is open and easy to reach by walking along the coastal path from nearby areas. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes since there are no facilities nearby and the ground is rocky and uneven.
The site featured a fougasse, a mortar carved from solid rock that fired stones at approaching ships to prevent enemy landings. This ingenious but simple weapon was one of the few remaining examples of such devices in Malta and shows how defenders used what they had available to protect the coastline.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
