Malta · Kayaking
San Tumas to Il-Ħofriet cave coast
A longer St Thomas Bay route continuing beyond Munxar towards Xrobb l-Għaġin and Il-Ħofriet.
View place & access ↗Malta / St Thomas Bay
San Tumas & Munxar cave coast
Paddle from St Thomas Bay towards Munxar’s cliffs and cave coast.
Getting there & access ↓- Activity
- Kayaking
- Area
- St Thomas Bay
- Planning
- Guide-led
Get to know the place
The operator views the arch from a distance. Cave stops and swim breaks depend on the group and conditions.
What to see
- St Thomas Bay
- Munxar headland
- Cliff & cave coast
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
Kayak route idea
- St Thomas Bay
- Munxar headland
- Cliff & cave coast
The operator views Munxar Arch from a distance and does not paddle beneath it. Caves and the turnaround depend on the leader’s assessment.
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Bay slipway area; the historical reference does not confirm a current tour.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 2026-11-04
