Cycling is considered as one of the best modes of transport in environmental, economical, and health terms. It also provides the freedom to enjoy one’s holiday, wherever that might happen to be, avoiding the hassles typical of other means of transport. The islands of Malta and Gozo, both relatively small islands, can be easily enjoyed by bicycle. The landscape offers spectacular views from spots that are more easily reached by bike than by a car.

What better way to experience the tranquil and serene feeling of the narrow village streets! Cycling through the Maltese narrow countryside lanes between rubble walls makes one really and truly feel in sync with nature. Combine this with stops at historical and cultural places of interest along the route, and you have the best combination of a healthy, sporty and relaxed holiday. Distances between towns and villages are very short, and are reached with little or no effort at all.

The islands of both Malta and Gozo offer unique opportunities to experience a day’s out cycling with a difference. The landscape changes with every twist and turn, cycling through the gentle undulating slopes, often with country views and sea views on both side of the route.

Cycling in the Maltese Islands as a leisurely or sporty activity is on the increase for people of all ages. Shops catering for the needs of the cyclist can be found in main towns, offering rentals and repair service, as well as organised tours for groups.

Thanks to the EU funded project SIBIT, over 1000km of new cycling routes have been created in Malta/Gozo and Sicily. Malta and Gozo have benefited from 3 new routes, 2 in Malta and 1 in Gozo. These routes combine a fun cycling experience together with some interesting points of attraction, which could be a natural attraction or a cultural one. 

For further bike rental services please visit http://www.visitmalta.com/en/cycle-hire.

Cycling Routes

Malta North West – 34km
Departing from Rabat, to Dingli, Baħrija, Mġarr, Mosta, Mdina, Rabat 

Malta South West – 27 km
Departing from Rabat, Girgenti, Qrendi, Żurrieq, Buskett Gardens, Rabat 

Gozo Coastal – 42 km
Departing from Għajnsielem (next to Mġarr Harbour), Qala, Nadur, Xagħra, Marsalforn, Żebbuġ, Għasri, Għarb, San Lawrenz, Santa Luċija, Kerċem, Rabat, Sannat, Xewkija 

Bike Hotels

Malta

Sunny Coast Resort & Spa 4* 
Qawra
356 21 572994
356 21 572945
www.sunnycoast.com.mt

Le Meridien 5*
St Julian’s
356 23110000
www.lemeridienmalta.com

Seashells 4*
Qawra
356 21 577101 
www.suncresthotel.com

Santana Hotel 4*
Qawra
356 21 583451
www.hotelsantana.com

Gozo

Kempinski Hotel 5*
San Lawrenz
356 22110000
www.kempinski.com/gozo

Djar ta Menzja
356 21 556600
356 99440014
www.barongroupmalta.com

The Hamlet 
356 21 556600
356 99440014
www.barongroupmalta.com

Calypso Hotel 4*
356 21 562000
356 21 562012
www.hotelcalypsogozo.com

Downtown Hotel
Rabat
356 2210800
www.downtown.com.mt