From the village square of nearby Qala, head east along Triq il-Kunċizzjoni, which leads down to the coast at Ħondoq ir-Rummien, a popular swimming cove with a scrap of sand, bathing ladders on the rocks, and benches with a view across the water to Comino. There are toilets here and a kiosk catering to sunbathers. Snacks and drinks are available.
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Triq iż-Żewwiega leads to a stunning viewpoint just south of Qala. It's worth the effort to get here – 1.8km uphill from the harbour; once here you can…
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4. Church of Our Lady's Return from Egypt
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This simple but beautiful chapel was built by the Knights in 1618.
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A right turn at the top of the harbour hill leads to a belvedere with a grand view over the harbour to Comino and northern Malta.
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8. Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
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