Upper Barrakka Gardens – In the streets of Valletta loop from Valletta

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Upper Barrakka Gardens – In the streets of Valletta loop from Valletta

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Upper Barrakka Gardens – In the streets of Valletta loop from Valletta

04:32

16.6km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 843 m for 1.38 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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136 m

Victoria Gate, Valletta

Highlight • Monument

Great city gate away from the tourist flow.

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572 m

Upper Barrakka Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Upper Barrakka Gardens (Maltese Il-Barrakka ta ’Fuq) are a public park in Valletta, the capital of Malta. They are located at the highest point of the city fortifications on …

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3.27 km

View of Valletta and the Grand Harbour

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Here you can stroll along comfortably, enjoy the view of Valletta and marvel at the many yachts. There are small cafes, ice cream parlors and restaurants on the waterfront. There is also a ferry to Valletta from here.

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4.00 km

St. John Bastion and Advanced Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

St. John Bastion – a large asymmetrical bastion containing two of the three main gates of Birgu, designed by de Mondion in the 18th century. A modern road passes through an arch in the bastion.

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6.53 km

View of Valletta

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14.7 km

Masġar John Mizzi

Forest

16.0 km

Triton Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Great fountain in front of the city gate

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16.4 km

In the streets of Valletta

Highlight • Settlement

Take some time to walk the streets of Valletta. The historic buildings and the location are just great.

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16.5 km

St. John's Co-Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Highly recommended...definitely go in. John the Baptist is omnipresent here. Behind the altar hangs a picture of Michelangelo da Caravaggio showing his beheading.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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