The 35 km Maltese Camino ends at Fort St. Angelo, a spiritual and historical symbol of the Order of St. John in Malta.
The Maltese Camino, officially recognized as an extension of the Camino de Santiago, stretches roughly 35 km across Malta’s most iconic religious and historical landmarks. The journey begins at the St. Paul’s Grotto in Rabat, where Christian tradition holds that the Apostle Paul sought refuge after a shipwreck in 60 AD and preached for three months.
The path then leads through Żejtun to Fort St. Angelo in Birgu — one of the historic Three Cities alongside Senglea and Cospicua. This fort marks the final stop of the Maltese Camino, chosen for its deep symbolism: the heart of the Knights of St. John’s maritime history, overlooking Valletta and the Grand Harbour, and deeply rooted in Malta’s spiritual identity.
A new plaque near the entrance to Fort St. Angelo will indicate Galicia, Spain, as the pilgrims’ ultimate destination — highlighting the spiritual link between Malta and Santiago de Compostela. Upon crossing the harbor, travelers continue toward Sicily, retracing centuries-old maritime pilgrim routes.
The official presentation of the Maltese Camino took place at Fort St. Angelo, supported by the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade, the Embassy of Malta in Spain, Heritage Malta, the Malta Tourism Authority, and Xircammini, representing the International Federation of Associations of Friends of the Camino de Santiago.
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