Many of the sights and natural wonders on Malta and Gozo are classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site or at least nominated for it (10 in total).
Those who spend a few days in Valletta - the island's capital of Malta - after the 6-day long-distance hike can experience and visit 9 of the 10 World Heritage Sites in Malta and Gozo in this way:
| Type | point of interest | Description | hiking stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNESCO world heritage | Megalithic Temples of Malta | The world heritage includes several temples on Malta and Gozo, including Ħaġar Qim on stage 1 | Stage 1 |
| Valletta city | The old town of Valletta can be visited after the long-distance hike | afterwards (Valletta) | |
| Ogal-Saflieni hypogeum | The underground burial chambers of Ħal-Saflieni are located south of Valletta, but a visit is only possible to a very limited extent (currently 6 times a day for every 10 visitors, prior booking necessary at booking.heritamala.org) | - | |
| Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage listing by Malta | Malta's cliff coasts | The cliff coasts of Malta (incl. Gozo) accompany us on all hiking stages | all hiking stages |
| Qawra / Dwejra | The rock formations around the Azure Window, which has unfortunately fallen in by now, can be admired on stage 4 | Stage 4 | |
| Cittadella in Victoria on Gozo | The citadel in the island capital of Gozo is worth a separate excursion, either after stage 6 or as a break day after stage 5. | after stage 5 or after stage 6 | |
| Fortifications around the ports of Malta | The Valletta peninsula is surrounded by various fortifications such as Fort Manoel or Fort Ricasoli. | afterwards (Valletta) | |
| Mdina old town | The old town of Mdina is the destination of stage 1 and especially beautiful in the evening and early in the morning | Stage 1 | |
| Maltese catacomb complex | The St. Paul's catacombs can be visited at the beginning of stage 2. | Stage 2 | |
| Victoria Lines fortifications | The defense line running across the island can be explored on a day hike (e.g. from Valletta) | afterwards from Valletta: Victoria Lines hike |
