Dwejra Tower
Tower 17th-century coastal watchtower overlooking Dwejra Bay
On Gozo’s Dwejra coast, a 17th‑century coastal watchtower stands among sea cliffs and diving sites; visitors photograph the tower, explore nearby Blue Hole dive spots, and walk coastal paths to view the dramatic shoreline.
Dwejra Tower is a 17th-century coastal watchtower on the west coast of Gozo, Malta, built by the Order of Saint John in 1658 as part of their island-wide network of De Redin towers. It was sited to monitor approaches to Dwejra Bay and to communicate with neighbouring towers and coastal defences.
The tower is a small square masonry structure with multiple floors and a roof platform and occupies a prominent position above the bay and adjacent sea features. It has been preserved as an example of early modern coastal fortification on Gozo.
The tower sits on the Dwejra headland near the village of San Lawrenz on the island of Gozo, overlooking the western coastline.
- Construction date and purpose: Constructed in 1658 as part of the De Redin coastal watchtower network established by the Order of Saint John to improve maritime surveillance.
- Location and views: Sits above Dwejra Bay on the west coast of the island of Gozo and overlooks prominent local features such as the former Azure Window site and Fungus Rock.
How to Get to Dwejra Tower #
Dwejra Tower is on Gozo at Dwejra Bay (the Dwejra area). From the Mgarr ferry terminal on Gozo or from Victoria (Rabat) it’s a drive of around 15-25 minutes along Gozo’s main roads (a short radial drive across the island). The site is commonly reached by car, taxi or by local bus services running from Victoria - from the nearest bus stop a short walk brings you to the Dwejra shoreline and the tower.
Tips for Visiting Dwejra Tower #
- Visit Dwejra Tower early in the morning for calmer sea views and fewer day-trip crowds around the Dwejra Bay area; the tower is a popular photo spot at sunrise.
- Approach by the Dwejra car park and follow the short coastal path to the tower-many visitors concentrate on the Inland Sea and forget to walk the headland for unobstructed views of the tower and surrounding cliffs.
- Check local signage and small interpretive panels near the tower for historical context about its role as part of Malta's coastal watchtower network; those panels summarize details many tourists miss.
Best Time to Visit Dwejra Tower #
Best visited in spring or autumn when temperatures are moderate and visitor numbers are lower than in peak summer.
Weather & Climate near Dwejra Tower #
Dwejra Tower's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 10°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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