The Azure Window and other Dwejra, Malta Things to Do Tips

This natural rock arch made by thousands of years of waves and wind is one of the most spectacular attractions in the world.

A 50 meter high hole in the cliffs through which you can see the most beautiful sea gave the name of this natural wonder.

Formed by Coraline Limestone, the Azure Window became even more famous after it appeared in American mini-series The Odyssey.

Eather you climb the rocks to see it closely or you just sit in front of it and enjoy the view, the Azure Window fascinates you.

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This circular rock formation has an interesting story.

A rare plant Fucus coccineus melitensis, by mistake called a fungus, grew on the rock's top thousands of years ago.

It is said that the Knights of St. John believed in the curing power of this special plant which was used as styptic dressing for wounds and cure for dysentery.

In order to protect this plant the access to the rock has been forbidden for many centuries.

But later it was discovered that Fucus coccineus melitensis has no medicinal properties.

The rock, called also by the Maltase "Il-Gebla tal-General" (the General's Rock) is 60 metres high and is quite inaccessible, because of the sea that tends to be quite rough around the area.

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Dwejra tower (also called Qawra Tower) was built in 1652 during the reign of Grand Master Lascaris for defending Dwejra coast, but was also used to deny access to Fungus Rock in order to prevent the public from collecting the famous fungus.

Situated off the road leading to the small enclosed bay known as the Inland Sea, the Dwejra Tower was also used during the Second World War as an Observation Post.

During the restoration work to the tower started in 1997 and completed two years later, many bricks both for inside and outside have been replaced.

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Dwejra Bay, located on the eastern side of the island of Gozo, is mainly known due to the special natural attractions in the area: the Fungus Rock, the Azure Window, the Inland Sea and Dwejra or Qawra Tower.

But, beside all these wonders, Dwejra Bay itself, with its rocky shores and the aggitated sea, offers fantastic views.

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Consacrated in 1963, the small Sant'Anna Chapel at Dwejra was designed by Joseph Mizzi from San Lawrenz, the nearby village.

The modern building with a covered entrance, has an interior consisting of a rectangular room with a flat textured roof.

The main altar piece depicts the young Virgin Mary being instructed by her mother St. Anne, painted in 1989.

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The inland sea it is actually an unique small sea lake connected to the open Mediterranian Sea by a natural tunnel under Dwejra Point.

This tunnel is wide enough to allow the passage of small boats and for a small fee, local fishermen take the tourists through the archway for a tour of the cliffs.

Most of the buildings are homes for local fishermen and a couple of stores selling souvenirs have been added recently.

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