Wied il-Għasel, Valley with rock climbing paths in Mosta, Malta.
This limestone valley extends across the Mosta region at an elevation of 8 meters, featuring multiple natural caves and walking paths throughout its terrain.
The Victoria Lines, a network of military fortifications constructed during the British colonial period, intersect through different sections of Wied il-Għasel valley.
The Chapel of St. Paul the Hermit, built within one of the valley's caves, represents a long-standing connection between religious practices and natural formations.
Access to the valley includes parking facilities near the main entrance, with designated climbing routes marked along the limestone walls for sport enthusiasts.
The name Wied il-Għasel translates to Valley of Honey, indicating a historical presence of beekeeping activities in this Mediterranean landscape.
Location: Mosta
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
GPS coordinates: 35.94306,14.41944
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:01
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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