Ras id-Dawwara, Malta Island

#5 among attractions in Malta Island

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

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Ras id-Dawwara is a geographical area on the western coast of the island of Malta, a part of Rabat and on the line of picturesque cliffs including Dingli Cliffs. On site are several caves at sea level. ()

Coordinates: 35°52'4"N, 14°21'10"E

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Day trips

Ras id-Dawwara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Verdala Palace, Wignacourt Museum, Abbatija Tad-Dejr, Buskett Gardens.

2.7 miE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Reportedly haunted
Verdala Palace, Malta Island
70 min walk • Verdala Palace is a palace in the Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It was built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, and it now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta.
2.7 miE
Baroque architecture, Museum, Specialty museum
Wignacourt Museum, Rabat
70 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Rabat, Malta, the Wignacourt Museum is a cultural treasure trove that offers a journey through the rich tapestry of Maltese history. This museum, housed within a 17th-century baroque building, is a testament to the island's religious...
2.5 miNE
Museum
Abbatija Tad-Dejr, Rabat
64 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Rabat, Malta, Abbatija Tad-Dejr is a fascinating archaeological museum that offers a unique glimpse into the island's rich past. This site, characterized by its ancient roots and historical significance, serves as a testament to Malta's...
2.7 miE
Park
Buskett Gardens, Dingli
69 min walk • The Buskett Gardens forming one of the few woodland areas in Malta, are located in the fertile valley of Wied il-Luq in Siġġiewi. The 30 ha site lies to the west of Siġġiewi and just east of Dingli. The Verdala Palace, an official residence of the President of Malta, stands on the edge of the Gardens.
2.1 miSE
View point, Church, Vernacular architecture
St. Mary Magdalene Chapel, Dingli
55 min walk • Saint Mary Magdalene Chapel is a Roman Catholic chapel in the limits of Dingli, Malta, dedicated to Mary Magdalene. It overlooks the Dingli Cliffs, and is therefore commonly known as il-kappella tal-irdum. The chapel was built in 1646 on the site of an earlier one which had existed since at least the 15th century.
2.8 miE
Baroque architecture, Church
Basilica of St Paul, Rabat
71 min walk • The Basilica of St Paul is a Roman Catholic Parish church located in Rabat, Malta.
1.8 miE
Church
Chapel of St Domenica, Dingli
46 min walk • The Chapel of St Domenica is a Roman Catholic chapel in Dingli, Malta, which is dedicated to Saint Domenica. It was built in the 17th century.
2.6 miE
Cemetery, Historical place, Catacombs
St. Paul's Catacombs, Rabat
66 min walk • St. Paul's Catacombs are some of the most prominent features of Malta’s early Christianity archaeology. The archaeological clearing of the site has revealed an extensive system of underground galleries and tombs dating from the third to the eighth centuries CE.
2.7 miSE
Archaeological site
Misraħ Għar il-Kbir, Malta Island
69 min walk • Misrah Ghar il-Kbir is a prehistoric site in Siġġiewi, in the south of the Island of Malta, near the Dingli Cliffs. It is best known for its "cart ruts", a complex network of tracks carved in the rock. The age and purpose of the tracks is uncertain.
1.8 miE
Church
Old Church of St Domenica, Dingli
47 min walk • The Old Church of St Domenica is a ruined Roman Catholic parish church in Dingli, Malta, which was dedicated to Saint Domenica.
2 miN
Church
St Martin's Chapel, Manikata
51 min walk • The Chapel of St Martin is a small Roman Catholic church in the rural village of Baħrija in Malta.

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How to get to Ras id-Dawwara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ras id-Dawwara:

Bus

Ħad-Dingli - Pitkal • Lines: 56 (31 min walk)