Ras il-Bajjad: Nature's Untamed Beauty in Qrendi

Getting There

• Car

  From Blue Grotto, head southeast on Triq il-Bajja towards Triq il-Qrendi. Continue on Triq il-Qrendi until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit onto Triq il-Qrendi (the main road). Follow this road for about 2 km until you see signs for Ras il-Bajjad. Turn right onto a smaller road (RC9X+XJW) that leads directly to the viewpoint. Parking is available nearby, but be mindful of any parking restrictions.

• Public Transportation

  From Blue Grotto, you can take Bus 119 towards Valletta. Board the bus at the nearest bus stop. The journey will take about 20 minutes. Get off at the Qrendi stop. From there, you will need to walk approximately 1.5 km to reach Ras il-Bajjad. Head southwest on Triq il-Qrendi until you reach the roundabout, then take the second exit onto Triq il-Qrendi. Continue walking until you see the signs for Ras il-Bajjad. Note that the bus ticket costs around 2 euros.

• Walking

  If you're already in the vicinity of Blue Grotto and prefer to walk, you can take a scenic route. Walk along the coastal path that runs alongside the Blue Grotto. This is a beautiful, albeit longer walk of about 3 km. Follow the path until you reach the main road, then turn left and continue to the Qrendi area. As you approach Ras il-Bajjad, there will be signs directing you to the viewpoint.