View of Mdina from Rabat – Mdina loop from Valletta

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View of Mdina from Rabat – Mdina loop from Valletta

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View of Mdina from Rabat – Mdina loop from Valletta

02:41

43.4km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Parking

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14.7 km

View of Mdina from Rabat

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.5 km

Church of the Nativity of Our Lady (Ta' Ġieżu), Rabat

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of the Nativity of Our Lady (Maltese: Il-Knisja ta' Santa Marija ta' Ġesù), commonly known as ta' Ġieżu, is a Roman Catholic church in Rabat, Malta. The church was built in 1500 and it was enlarged in 1757. It is adjoined by a Franciscan convent.

The Franciscans opened their first friary in Malta in Rabat, having arrived on the islands in 1492. The church was built some years later in 1500. The first Hospitaller Grand Master in Malta, Philippe Villiers de L'Isle-Adam, had a room in the friary, and he died there in 1534. The room still exists and it has been restored. The church was enlarged in 1757 with the help of contributions from Italy, Spain and Portugal. It was dedicated on 31 October 1790.

Parts of the church and convent were restored in 2003.

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18.0 km

Mdina

Highlight • Historical Site

The former capital of Malta is well worth seeing

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23.5 km

St. Mary Magdalene Chapel (Dingli Cliffs)

Highlight • Religious Site

The "Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene" is a Roman Catholic chapel. It stands in a picturesque location on the cliffs of Dingli and is therefore also called “il-kappella tal-irdum”, which means “chapel of the cliffs” in Maltese.

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24.0 km

Dingli Radar

Highlight • Structure

This is the highest point of Malta island. The Dingli Radar is a large radar installation located in the Dingli area of Malta. It is used to monitor air traffic in the Maltese airspace and is operated by the Maltese Air Traffic Control. The radar is a key component of the country's air traffic management system, and it plays a critical role in ensuring aviation safety in the region.

It is totally forbidden to enter the region behind the barrier. There is a warning notice on the fence for those with pacemakers and similar devices, because the radar antenna emits intense electromagnetic and non-ionizing radiation.

Beautiful and interesting looking building.

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24.4 km

Ta’ Dmejrek

Highlight • Summit

Highest point in Malta - 238 m

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25.0 km

Dingli Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

The point where the road to the cliff begins. Truly beautiful.

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26.5 km

Viewpoint

35.4 km

Parish Church of the Transfiguration, Lija

Highlight • Religious Site

In this wonderful church stands the statue of San Salvatur. It is carried through the narrow streets every year (August 6th) on a procession, accompanied by band marches and the most beautiful fireworks display (St. Michaels) in Malta.

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