The cliffs
Above the sea.
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The Ta' Ċenċ Cliffs are a 20-hectare strip of cliffed coastline in Sannat on the south coast of Gozo, Malta, about 3 km south of Victoria, the island's capital, in a straight line. The area is made up of garrigue and steep, rugged cliffs rising from sea level to 120 metres. BirdLife International lists the cliffs as an Important Bird Area, as 800 to 1,000 pairs of Cory's shearwaters and 150 to 300 pairs of yelkouan shearwaters breed here. Ancient remains have been found nearby, including the ruins of a megalithic temple, two dolmens and ancient cart ruts cut into the rock. White and golden limestone cliffs drop straight into deep clear blue sea, with a rocky plateau covered in aromatic scrub above. From the edge a wide view opens over Gozo's south coast and Malta on the horizon. Visitors walk the plateau along the cliff edge, watch the sunset over the sea and see the ancient remains and rock ruts. The edge is high and unfenced, so take care; spring and early autumn are the best times for walking.
Above the sea.
Dolmens and ruts.
Over the Mediterranean.
Sannat, Gozo, Malta
High and unfenced; take care.
Spring and early autumn.
