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Blue Grotto (Taħt il-Ħnejja)

Name: Blue Grotto (Taħt il-Ħnejja)
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Anette

November 10, 2021

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Very impressive natural scenery. The rock arch of the great grotto is about 25 meters high. The water has washed out other, smaller caves, so that an entire cave complex has formed. The water is really as bright as has been described many times. However, you should come here in the morning, because then the play of light is at its most beautiful. You can only reach the caves via the water - the fishermen of the nearby village will be happy to take you there.

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Anja 🏡

May 29, 2021

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The cave system consists of six halls, of which the Blue Grotto is the largest and most impressive. The locals call it Taħt il-Ħnejja (German: under the arch) because of the monumental entrance arch. It is about 90 m long, 40 m high and has two entrances. The water is very clear and shimmers sky blue in the sunlight. This is due to the "blue algae" (cyanobacteria) that occur here. The orange patches of color that can sometimes be seen are not corals, as the boatmen sometimes claim, but a type of algae.

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Klausi

October 27, 2025

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If you don't mind taking a boat trip, you have the opportunity to take a look at Felstor from above, directly from the access road.

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Best Hikes to Blue Grotto (Taħt il-Ħnejja)

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1. Blue Grotto (Taħt il-Ħnejja) – Tal-Hamrija Tower loop from Qrendi

7.28km

02:09

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the Blue Grotto – Blue Grotto (Taħt il-Ħnejja) loop from Qrendi

3.97km

01:09

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Blue Grotto (Taħt il-Ħnejja) – View of the Blue Grotto loop from Żurrieq

7.88km

02:09

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Blue Grotto (Taħt il-Ħnejja)

1. Blue Grotto (Taħt il-Ħnejja) – Tal-Hamrija Tower loop from Qrendi

2. View of the Blue Grotto – Blue Grotto (Taħt il-Ħnejja) loop from Qrendi

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