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Gozo completes Malta’s megalithic route with Ġgantija in Xagħra. The site combines an interpretation centre with an outdoor route to the monument. An overnight stay can reduce dependence on maritime schedules and allow a less hurried visit.

Ġgantija megalithic temples amid the rural landscape of Xagħra, Gozo.
Photo by Ethan Doyle White Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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  • Ġgantija and its interpretation centre in Xagħra.
  • Outdoor route leading to the megalithic monument.
  • An overnight stay makes visiting Ġgantija easier.
Gozo
Photo by Andrew Milligan sumo Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Gozo
Photo by Berthold Werner Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Ġgantija megalithic temples amid the rural landscape of Xagħra, Gozo.

A Route Through Megalithic Malta from Valletta to Gozo

The best way to understand Malta is not to collect coves and fortresses, but to follow the thread of a Neolithic culture that left behind temples, hypogea and exceptional objects. This three- to five-day route arranges visits around context, reservations and accessibility.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026