This page was created as a guide to some of the splendid natural beauty of the site of Dwejra. It started out as a passion for astronomical observations from this place, rapidly grew into a love of the site, and materialised into thousands of images collected over the years, some of which are being used here to illustrate all that is special about this site, from its world underwater to the treasure that is its night sky.
To help you get the information you want as quickly as possible, scroll down on this homepage to gain a better idea about the layout of this website.
Enjoy your stay on these pages, which will hopefully serve as a guide to the bountiful natural beauty of Dwejra. May you be inspired to visit the site for yourself to experience all it has to offer!
This page was created as a guide to some of the splendid natural beauty of the site of Dwejra. It started out as a passion for astronomical observations from this place, rapidly grew into a love of the site, and materialised into thousands of images collected over the years, some of which are being used here to illustrate all that is special about this site, from its world underwater to the treasure that is its night sky.
To help you get the information you want as quickly as possible, scroll down on this homepage to gain a better idea about the layout of this website.
Enjoy your stay on these pages, which will hopefully serve as a guide to the bountiful natural beauty of Dwejra. May you be inspired to visit the site for yourself to experience all it has to offer!
Your Dwejra Experience starts here!
Before anything else, some primers when visiting:
1. Watch your steps. This site hosts endemic plants and important fossils amongst other treasures. Please avoid tramping on them!
Once they're gone, they're gone forever. Do your part to help in the conservation of this site's beauty.
2. Be sensitive to the site of Dwejra (e.g. avoid making loud noises, running around on the site, etc.).
3. Dim your vehicle's lights when visiting the site at night, and drive very slowly. Your car's bright lights can disrupt some of the nocturnal wildlife at this site, as well as hamper observations of the night sky.
4. Children are to be supervised at all times. Many areas can be hazardous.
5. Barbecuing is prohibited!
6. Dispose of your waste responsibly. Do not litter the site!
Once they're gone, they're gone forever. Do your part to help in the conservation of this site's beauty.
2. Be sensitive to the site of Dwejra (e.g. avoid making loud noises, running around on the site, etc.).
3. Dim your vehicle's lights when visiting the site at night, and drive very slowly. Your car's bright lights can disrupt some of the nocturnal wildlife at this site, as well as hamper observations of the night sky.
4. Children are to be supervised at all times. Many areas can be hazardous.
5. Barbecuing is prohibited!
6. Dispose of your waste responsibly. Do not litter the site!
Learn about its geological and ecological history
Dwejra is a site that boasts numerous examples of different geological features, and as such is the perfect site to learn about various geological processes. It also hosts various different species of plants and animals. The pages found in this section will help you understand some of Dwejra's natural wonders.
Geological Features
What geological features can one find in Dwejra and how do they differ from each other?
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How do these features form?
What processes lead to the formations that are witnessed in Dwejra?
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What will happen to them?
How will geological forces shape these structures in the future?
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Flora and Fauna
What are the various species that make Dwejra their home?
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Marine Life
What creatures do we encounter when we venture underwater?
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How can we protect Dwejra's ecosystem?
What can we do to conserve and protect Dwejra's fragile ecosystem?
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Nature calls. Will you answer?
Find out about the various activities you can pursue at Dwejra to get in touch with nature at its best.
DIVINGDwejra boasts some of Gozo's best diving. From the world-famous blue hole, to chimneys and coral gardens, it's an underwater gem.
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HIKINGThere are splendid walks to have in this part of Gozo, overlooking majestic cliffs, vistas of open sea and truly stunning sunsets.
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ASTRONOMYDwejra is a dark sky heritage area, and on a clear starry night you can have the most breathtaking view of the Milky Way on the Maltese islands.
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