Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Għar Dalam Nature Reserve is located in the southeastern part of Malta, offering a peek into the island’s ancient past. The centerpiece of the reserve is Għar Dalam, a cave that stretches over 144 meters, although only the first fifty meters are accessible to the public. It is one of the oldest and most significant prehistoric sites on the islands, renowned for its layered deposits with fossils that include dwarf elephants, hippopotami, and other creatures from the late Ice Age. The surroundings of the cave have been preserved as a nature reserve, providing a lush backdrop to the historical findings. Għar Dalam has greatly contributed to understanding the timeline of animal habitation and the subsequent early human presence in Malta. Visitors are drawn by the geological and archaeological wonders and the tranquil setting that surrounds these historic narratives. The reserve not only attracts history buffs and archaeologists but also appeals to nature lovers with its charming landscapes.
