Xrobb l-Ghagin Nature Park
A restored coastal park on a headland southeast of Marsaxlokk, with garrigue, cliffs and a temple site.
Updated 2 September 2026
Xrobb l-Għaġin occupies a headland southeast of Marsaxlokk that was used as a military site and then left derelict, and it has been restored as a nature park with native planting, walking paths and a sustainable development centre in the former buildings. The clifftop carries garrigue and steppe vegetation, and the remains of a megalithic temple sit near the edge, much of it lost to cliff collapse over the centuries.
The landscape
- The garrigue - low aromatic scrub restored across the headland.
- The temple remains - a megalithic site near the cliff edge, partly lost to collapse.
- The cliffs - the southeastern coast with views back to Marsaxlokk.
- The restoration - a derelict military site replanted with native species.
When to go
October to May is best; the headland is exposed and summer heat is severe. Spring is good for flowers on the garrigue. Winds off the sea are strong in winter.
Before you go
The temple remains are fragmentary and easy to miss. There is no shade and no water on the headland. The park facilities are limited and the centre keeps irregular hours.
Nearby
Marsaxlokk is northwest, and St Peter's Pool is north.
What to pack for Xrobb l-Ghagin Nature Park
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