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Dingli Cliffs

Dingli Cliffs is located at the edge of the Maltese Archipelago. It is over 250 meters above sea level and is known by locals as “the link between the sea and the sky”. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent coastline, the beautiful scenery of the Mediterranean Sea, the small terraced fields, and the uninhabited island of Filfla (Filfla) in the distance. According to reports, since Sir Thomas Dingley of the Knights of St. John of England owns a large amount of land in this area, the cliff is named after him.

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We walked about 20 minutes from the center of the town to a cliff and found a goat farm.

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When Dingli Rader hits our eyes, it's proof that we're not far from a cliff! Dingli radar is used to monitor air traffic in Maltese airspace and is operated by the Malta Air Traffic Control Centre. Since the radar antenna emits strong electromagnetic and non-ionizing radiation, entry near the radar is prohibited.

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From the top of the cliff, you can overlook the terraces and stone walls that extend below, and the scenery is magnificent and beautiful. Rumor has it that the name of Dingley Cliff probably comes from Sir Thomas Dingley, a member of the Knights of St. John of England in the 16th century, or the Maltese architect Tommaso Dingli, who owned large tracts of land nearby. We later discovered that the estate was all privately owned, so we couldn't help but wonder who it belonged to?

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Many visitors choose to walk from Dingley Cliff to Blue Grotto. The entire coastal path takes about three and a half hours. Also, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sunset under the blue sea. Although we didn't choose this route, we also enjoyed the beautiful rural scenery at the seaside and cliffs.

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Walking along the cliff, you'll find St Mary Magdalene Chapel standing on the cliff. The simple design makes it a typical example of a small Maltese roadside church, and is included in the “Malta Archipelago National Cultural Heritage List”. The small church is far from town and is used by farmers living on nearby farms. Due to its geographical location, it has experienced several lightning strikes and repairs over the past hundreds of years.

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There is an authentic farm-to-table Maltese family restaurant in the center of Kbira town just a 20-minute walk from the cliffs. For more information, see: [Malta] Diar-Il-Bniet | Traditional Maltese Restaurant, Farm to Table.

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How do I get to Dingli Cliffs?

Walk 20 minutes from the center of Kbira town or take the 201 Malta bus to Maddalena station. (Click here for Google Maps)
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