Green Spaces At Historical Places
With the arrival of warmer spring days, Heritage Malta invites the public to enjoy freely accessible green areas within three Heritage Malta sites- Villa Portelli, Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, and St Paul’s Catacombs.
Villa Portelli is currently undergoing a restoration project. Its lush gardens, recently regenerated in collaboration with Project Green, are open to the public every Sunday from 7.30am till 4pm. The villa sits proudly on the hillside overlooking the Grand Harbour’s Kalkara Creek. It dates back to the early 19th century and is named after its earlier known owner, businessman and statesman Agostino Portelli.
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The landscape around the Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park in Qrendi offers another idyllic escape from our frenetic urban lives. With a fertile plan to its east and a garrigue sloping down to the sea, commanding charming views of Filfla and open waters, the area surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an incredible spot for hiking and to let yourself be mesmerised by the beauty of our planet as you bathe in the sun’s beams at dawn or dusk. A resting area, free binoculars, explained nature routes and interpretation along the way assure an enjoyable and insightful visit. Access is unlimited and available through a passage on the left side of the site’s parking area.
Rabat’s St Paul’s Catacombs provide another great opportunity to unwind. This unique. site’s green spaces can be accessed freely by the public after visiting hours. This green space includes seating and public convenience facilities. This site served as a burial ground from Punic, Roman and Byzantine times and represents the earliest and largest archaeological evidence of Christianity in Malta. Access to the garden area is allowed from 8pm to 10pm as per site opening hours until October 2025.
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