Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths

Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths is an ancient bathing complex in Mġarr, Malta, featuring multiple chambers including a tepidarium, frigidarium, caldarium, and a large swimming pool called natatio. The site extends beneath modern roads and remains partially unexplored from its period of Roman use.

The thermal complex was discovered in 1929 during water works construction and dates from the late first to early second century, when Malta was under Roman rule. It illustrates how important public bathing culture was for Roman settlements on the island.

The rooms feature geometric mosaics made from colored marbles and stones, showing the craftsmanship of Roman artisans. The corridors display ceramic diamond-shaped tiles that reflect the practical design choices of the period.

The site lies partially beneath modern roads and has been protected through careful preservation measures to maintain the structures. Visitors should be aware that not all areas are accessible and that the site reflects ongoing conservation efforts.

The baths include a communal latrine designed for approximately twelve people and separate rooms that may have functioned as overnight lodging for visitors. This feature reveals that the place served not only for bathing but also as a social gathering point and inn.

Location: Mġarr

Location: Għajn Tuffieħa

Website: http://heritagemalta.org

GPS coordinates: 35.92694,14.35750

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45