Dwejra TowerAbout Dwejra Tower
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.
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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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| February | Very Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 12° - 18° | 15° | 22 mm | some cloud | 83% | 4.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 22° | 19° | 7 mm | some cloud | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 27° | 23° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 29° | 25° | 0 mm | clear | 77% | 3.7 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 30° | 26° | 5 mm | clear | 75% | 3.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 28° | 24° | 35 mm | mostly sunny | 75% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 18° - 24° | 21° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Very Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
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.