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Dingli Cliffs
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The long stretch of the western coastline consists of steep cliffs,
which present an impressive sight especially if looked at from the sea.
The awesome precipice to the west of Dingli is particularly striking
from the high ridge near the roadway. The sloping terrain, dotted with
tiny cultivated plots, ends sharply on the edge of steep cliffs which
drop straight into the deep sea.
The Madliena Chapel marks the highest altitude of the Maltese
Islands - 250 metres above sea-level. From this spot and from the
nearby military post, one can admire the green rugged slope and
coastline, as well as the vast expanse of water, and the islet of Filfia
in the distance.
The cliffs proceed well beyond Dingli Village. To the north-west
they pass through Il-Qaws and Migra l-Ferha to end at Fomm-ir-Rih.
The south westerly stretch takes in its sweep the evocative heights of
Buxih, Fawwara, Ghar Lapsi and the far away Munqar above the sea
at Blue Grotto.
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