Wardija Punic Temple: A Glimpse into Gozo's Ancient Past

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Victoria (Rabat), Gozo's capital, take bus route 311 or 312 towards San Lawrenz. Get off at the Pawluzzu bus stop in San Lawrenz, which is the closest stop to the temple. From there, walk along the road in the same direction the bus was traveling for about 200m, then turn left onto a smaller road heading towards the coast. Follow this road for approximately 1.5km. The temple is located on Ras il-Wardija promontory. A single bus ticket costs €2.50 and is valid for two hours, allowing for transfers. Tickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver.

• Taxi

  From Mġarr Ferry Terminal, a taxi to Wardija Punic Temple costs approximately €12-€20. The journey is about 10km and takes around 15-20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at the ferry terminal. Alternatively, from San Lawrenz, a taxi to Victoria costs around €4.

• Walking

  From San Lawrenz, the Wardija Punic Temple is approximately a 45-minute walk. Head west from the village square, following the signs towards Dwejra. Continue along Triq il-Wileġ, then turn left onto Triq ir-Ras. Follow this road, which eventually becomes a dirt track, to the Ras il-Wardija promontory where the temple is located. Be aware that the route goes adjacent to sharp cliff drops.