Dingli Cliffs

The Dingli Cliffs (Rdum ta' Had-Dingli) run along the south-west edge of Malta just beyond Dingli village, a short drive from Mdina and Rabat. From the clifftop you look over terraced fields on the slopes below and out across open water. Visit Malta notes that the tiny chapel of St Mary Magdalene, perched on the edge, marks the highest point on the Maltese Islands at some 250 metres above sea level.

The main viewpoint lies along Triq Panoramika, the cliff road, where there is space to stop near the chapel. Offshore you can see the uninhabited islet of Filfla. The cliffs face roughly south-west, which makes them a favourite place to watch the sun go down over the sea.

Walking the clifftop

A path follows the cliff edge in both directions from the chapel, past rubble walls, carob trees and the small fields that farmers still work on the slopes below. Head inland and the woodland of Buskett Gardens is a short drive or a longer walk away, which makes an easy half-day loop with the cliffs. For longer routes, see our guide to coastal walking and hiking.

• Do not rely on railings at the cliff edge; keep well back, especially with children and in wind.
• Shade is scarce on the open plateau, so bring water and a hat between May and October.
• Combine the cliffs with the old capital of Mdina, the Domus Romana and the St Paul's Catacombs.

The cliffs are open countryside; check local access notices before walking. Arrive about an hour before sunset to walk a stretch of the path, then stay for the light over Filfla.