South Coast & St Peter's Pool
The signature ride: harbour forts, fishing villages and Malta's bluest swimming hole.
32.9 km↑ 410 m≈ 2 h 40
Challenging
Dingli Cliffs Sunset Run
The highest point in Malta, 250m straight down to the sea, timed for golden hour.
- Distance
- 37.3 km
- Climbing
- 382 m
- Riding time
- ≈ 2 h 50
- Shape
- Loop
The ride
Dingli Cliffs are the west coast's answer to everything: a 250-metre limestone wall running for several kilometres with nothing between you and Sicily. The road along the top is quiet, exposed and completely flat once you have earned it, and there is no better place on the island to be at sunset. Ride out through the middle of Malta in the afternoon, take the clifftop road slowly, and watch the sun go into the sea from the chapel at the high point. Lights are included with every rental — you will want them for the run home.
Terrain: Long inland climb, then an exposed clifftop road. Windy. Suggested rental: full day.
Good to know: • Check sunset time and start at least 3 hours before — the ride out is the slow part. • The cliff road is genuinely windy. A light windproof layer makes the difference. • We include front and rear lights. Take them, and take the roadside assistance option for an evening ride.
Elevation
Long day with sustained climbing. Keep an eye on the battery.
Highlights along the way
- 1
Rabat
Last resupply
- 2
Buskett Gardens
- 3
Dingli Cliffs
Sunset viewpoint
- 4
Mdina
Lit up after dark
Ride the Dingli Cliffs Sunset Run on a Los Arditos e-bike
Collect at 31 St Ignatius Junction, Sliema — Every day 9:00–12:30 & 15:30–18:00. Helmet, lock and full battery included, from €20.
More routes from Sliema
North Tour
Our big loop: the Silent City, the Dingli Cliffs, Golden Bay and home along the north coast.
65.2 km↑ 876 m≈ 5 h 20
Valletta Harbour Loop
Two hours, one capital city, zero hills worth mentioning. The warm-up ride.
13.4 km↑ 131 m≈ 1 h