Getting away from it all is quite difficult on a small island the size of Malta, boasting one of the highest population densities in the world. With a Mediterranean climate, outdoor activities are enjoyed by many – locals and tourists alike. Getting off the beaten track is possible in Malta, and camping in the wild is one way to do it.
There are several popular locations throughout Malta and Gozo, but facilities are few and far between, so if you’re going camping, it’s best to be prepared.
Spring and Autumn are the best months to indulge in the outdoor life, as Summer can be too hot to bear sleeping in a tent, and Winter can be, at times, too windy especially in more exposed, remote locations. Apart from some rudimentary washing facilities at Santa Marija bay in Comino, there is little in the way of camping facilities in the Maltese Islands, and campers will need to take along a barbecue or cooking facilities, water and their own sanitary equipment.
On the Maltese islands there are several locations to camp out. The Ta’ Cenc area close to the village of Sannat in Gozo is a protected site, but often you will see tents pitched high on the cliffs. L’ Ahrax peninsula in the north of Malta has many spots ideal for pitching a tent, with lots of shaded woodland. The area beyond Bahrija in the west of Malta is quite remote and has some impressive bays and dramatic scenery. The island of Comino is virtually uninhabited and provides many opportunities for getting away it all, and as previously mentioned, there are basic facilities at one of the sandy bays. It’s not possible to camp just anywhere in Malta, and you will need to look out for signs, but in the more remote areas, pitching a tent in the wild is quite easy.
There are some wonderful sites to camp out on the North coast of Gozo such as near to Wied il-Ghasri. Great rock climbing there too, if you’re into that sort of thing
There are some lovely places to camp on the islands – just go to the local council for a permit and you’re away – couldn’t be easier. Forget the campsites – just do it – wild camping is the only way to really get in touch with the outdoors.
Next time we are going to try Selmun near Mellieha – we have been told this is a fabulous place to camp.
Hi, if you go to Selmun you will get a fine if the warden or police comes, as now it’s been stopped. We used to go there and yes it is nice, but they won’t give you permission to camp anymore …
Ask at the council office in Mellieha if they will give you a permit (30€) or you could consider the Scout Campsite @ Tuffieha which won’t cost much at all, water n electric n showers etc are all included in the price. It is a spacious site so you have plenty of room to do your own thing. AND IT IS QUIET.
If you don’t get a permit you are highly likely to get a fine. The owner of the Malta Campsite, Malta Caravans Camping was responsible for this – he pushed the council to take action on wild campers, he thinks it will force campers to pay on his site. That isn’t the kind of camping we enjoy!
I don’t want anyone to make their holidays one to remember for the wrong reasons – this is really NOT a good place – read some reviews in all languages it appears I should have done some homework before I visited Malta Campsite. Perhaps I would have gone to the scout camp if I’d known about it. Could your country adverise the scout camp a bit more? Thanks.