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Għar Lapsi, a fantastic swimming spot in Malta

Location of Għar Lapsi

Għar Lapsi is a very small bay near the quiet town of Siġġiewi (Citta’ Ferdinand), Malta. This location lies about one kilometer south-west of the famous Blue Grotto in Wied iż-Żurrieq. It is also very close to the historical tourist landmarks which are Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples. Għar Lapsi can be reached either by car or by public transport. The villages of Qrendi, Mqabba and Żurrieq are very close to this lovely location.

Clear water at Għar Lapsi

Għar Lapsi was very popular with the locals, but in the recent years it is attracting a very good number of tourists. There are no tourists accommodations in the area, which means that tourists who go there, must be informed beforehand. A big parking area, three restaurants, a handful of residential houses and a good number of boathouses can be found in this area. A small Police Station is also available, whilst a family recreation park is being built.

Two bays

The bay which is rocky, is divided into two, one is where the fishermen can use a ramp to get their boats from the boathouse to the sea; if you are lucky, you can also evidence how the fishermen take their boats up or down from the sea. The other bay in Għar Lapsi is where are two sunbathing area, and also a big cave – this area is much bigger than the other and thus it is more popular. Both areas are available for swimming but there are a good number of steps to reach the bay from the road. Apart from the swimming, the bay is also ideal for snorkeling and diving in this clear water. The are a number of interesting sea creatures including fish, different families of crabs, stingrays, flying gurnards, octopus and many more small marine life. Although the bay is rocky, a good part of the seabed is sandy. This makes the water very clear and visible – you can easily see the seabed or any fish passing by.

Apart from swimming in Għar Lapsi , one can also take a walk enjoying the mighty cliff face and views of wonderful Maltese coastline. The very small island of Filfla, is a few kilometers away, and is just beautiful especially at sunset. Unluckily Filfla was a test bombing site, when Malta was under the British Colony. There are also a some benches at street level with unobstructed sea view. In summer people also use this location is the evening. A nice barbeque, or eating by the sea (bring your own food) is also very popular. Għar Lapsi is not to miss.

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Għar Lapsi – relaxing and beautiful sunset in October
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December Saturday morning in Valletta during COVID19 pandemic
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Għar Lapsi – restaurants, park, boathouses, police station and reverse osmosis.
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Rabat, Malta – A quick visit to Rabat
Buskett Gardens, Malta (no music in the first part of the video).
Off the beaten path from Dingli Cliffs to Fawwara, Malta
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Good Friday Haz-Zebbug 2015 – Gimgha l-Kbira Haz-Zebbug 2015
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Links of Videos of Gozo

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Amazing sunrise in Marsalforn and Qbajjar, Gozo, Malta
Dwejra Inland Sea, Gozo, Malta
Xatt L-Aħmar, Gozo, Malta – Swimming with jellyfish (Mauve stinger and Fried Egg Jellyfish)
Xwejni bay and fortification, Gozo, Malta
Gozo Salt Pans
Ta’ Pinu National Shrine – Gozo, Malta
Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Malta
MV Nikolaos – Gozo Ferry
Snorkeling in Xwejni Bay and Qbajjar Bay, Gozo
Ċittadella by night, Gozo – The Citadel
Wied il-Għasri, Gozo
Mġarr harbour as seen from the ferry. Gozo.


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