Wied l-Għasri, also known as the Għasri Valley, offers an enchanting setting for leisurely walks or bike rides, particularly during the winter and spring seasons. This deep gorge-like valley features towering cliffs sculpted from Lower Coralline Limestone and the overlaying Globerigerina Limestone.
Within and surrounding the valley, one can find prickly pears and capers flourishing along the dry stone walls. As late spring arrives, the landscape transforms into a vibrant display of red poppies.
Originating from Ta’ Dbieġi Hill, the valley meanders through the village of l-Għasri before continuing its path between iż-Żebbuġ and Ta’ Ġurdan Hill, ultimately meeting the sea amidst impressive cliffs.
As the valley meanders towards the open sea, you have the opportunity to indulge in a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean at the end of the valley, where a small, secluded pebbly bay awaits.
Despite its seemingly inaccessible appearance, a set of steps has been carved into one side of the cliff, providing access to the intimate pebbly beach below. As you descend the stairs, be sure to have your camera ready to capture the breathtaking natural scenery surrounding you.
Wied l-Għasri is a popular destination for divers attracted to the exploration of the nearby underwater caves. Additionally, the narrow and tranquil bay serves as a sanctuary for those seeking a peaceful bathing spot.
The area is ideal for swimming on a sunny day but becomes especially captivating during windy weather, offering the spectacle of the sea crashing against the cliffs from a safe vantage point.
At the meeting point of the valley and the sea lies an intriguing cave with a shaft extending all the way up to the steep cliffs above. Historically, this cave housed a system of ropes and buckets used to extract seawater for filling the adjacent saltpans.
