Malta · Kayaking
San Tumas & Munxar cave coast
Paddle from St Thomas Bay towards Munxar’s cliffs and cave coast.
View place & access ↗Malta / Munxar & Xrobb l-Għaġin
San Tumas to Il-Ħofriet cave coast
A longer St Thomas Bay route continuing beyond Munxar towards Xrobb l-Għaġin and Il-Ħofriet.
Getting there & access ↓- Activity
- Kayaking
- Area
- Munxar & Xrobb l-Għaġin
- Planning
- Guide-led
Get to know the place
The reference is an archived operator outing. Treat it as a longer alternative to the shorter Munxar route, with the day’s turnaround and cave visits agreed by the guide.
What to see
- San Tumas slipway area
- Munxar cliff coast
- Xrobb l-Għaġin & Il-Ħofriet area
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
Kayak route idea
- San Tumas slipway area
- Munxar cliff coast
- Xrobb l-Għaġin & Il-Ħofriet area
A longer alternative to the short Munxar paddle, based on an archived operator route. It shares the initial coast; the guide may turn back earlier. Cave and cove access are not confirmed by this illustration.
Route lines and starting points in the explorer are editorial illustrations, not surveyed tracks.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
San Tumas slipway area, Marsaskala
Bay slipway area; the historical reference does not confirm a current tour.
- Arrive at St Thomas Bay, also called San Tumas.
- The archived GOAK route identifies the San Tumas slipway meeting area.
- Use your current booking confirmation for the precise meeting point and launch.
A named arrival area, not an exact water entry. Confirm the actual meeting point locally.
Map reference: 35.8610° N, 14.5680° E · Approximate area.
Plan for the day you go
Check the current regional wind and sea outlook, then agree the entry, exit, route and required experience with a local operator. Regional forecasts do not measure cave surge, currents, visibility, water quality or closures.
Cave and overhead access requires an on-site assessment and appropriate training and equipment.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-05
