Malta Coastal Walk app for iPhone and iPad

There is something especially fulfilling in rambling around the entire coast of an island. This is particularly true in the case of Malta as the route of this coastal walk takes you past a wide variety of impressive features, both natural and manmade. This wonderful 155 km walk takes you around the entire island of Malta by a route that is interesting, safe, varied and very enjoyable. It is not a uniform sign-posted route but a combination of limestone paths, town pavements, minor country roads and some sections across open countryside. The route goes as near to the coast as is practical and safe but must of necessity avoid coastal promontories, quarries or land in private ownership. There are some slightly challenging uphill sections but the route, in the main, is along level paths. The walk can be done by any reasonably fit person and a pair of walking shoes is adequate in all but the worst of weather. The overall route is divided into 13 sections, each of which can be done comfortably in a day. Importantly, the starting and end points of each section can be reached by public bus. The many points of interest along this coastal trail include: Valletta and the historic Three Cities; Wild countryside and nature reserves; Dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches; Outstanding sea views; Neolithic temples and enigmatic cart ruts; Castles, towers and forts; Chapels, churches and cathedrals. Walking is one of the best ways to discover and appreciate Malta’s natural environment, beautiful landscapes and man-made marvels. There are few places in the world where walks of moderate distance can bring you past so many fascinating features in such a short distance.