Can You Walk Around Malta in a Day? ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฒ๐น
Technically, yes, but it would be very challenging! While Malta is a small island, walking around the entire country in a single day would require serious endurance and planning.
1. How Long Would It Take to Walk Around Malta?
๐ Maltaโs size:
- 17 miles (27 km) long (north to south).
- 9 miles (14.5 km) wide (east to west).
๐ถโโ๏ธ Estimated walking time:
- Walking north to south at a normal pace (3 mph) would take about 9โ10 hours non-stop.
- Walking a full loop around the coastline could be 60โ70 miles (100โ115 km), taking 20+ hours, so itโs not possible in one day.
2. Best Alternative: A Walking Adventure Across Malta! ๐ฅพ
Instead of a full loop, consider walking across part of Malta in a day:
โ๏ธ Valletta to Mdina Route (Historic Walk) โ 7 miles (11 km)
- Start at Valletta (capital city).
- Walk through the Maltese countryside & small towns.
- End at Mdina (“Silent City”), a medieval walled city with breathtaking views.
- Time: 3โ4 hours (one way).
โ๏ธ Coastal Walk (Scenic Route) โ 10โ12 miles (16โ20 km)
- Start at Marsaxlokk (fishing village).
- Walk along the southern coast past St. Peterโs Pool and stunning cliffs.
- End in Birลผebbuฤกa, near Pretty Bay.
- Time: 4โ6 hours.
3. Why Walking the Whole Island in One Day is Difficult ๐ง
โ Hilly Terrain โ Some areas have steep climbs.
โ Hot Weather โ In summer, walking all day is exhausting.
โ Traffic & Roads โ Not all areas have sidewalks, making long walks tricky.
๐ก Better Option: Combine walking with buses or ferries to see more of Malta without exhausting yourself!
Final Verdict: Walkable? โ โ
โ๏ธ You can walk across part of Malta in a day (10โ15 miles).
โ Walking around the entire island in one day is nearly impossible (60+ miles).