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Azure Window, a rock arch, Gone forever

The area is still a scenic marvel and well worth a visit

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Azure Window, was a scenic rock arch

Azure Window Sad News

Sadly the Azure Window has succumbed to a winter storm on 8 Mar 2017

For years the thin arch has has been expected to collapse and signs had been posted to stop people walking over the arch, often ignored.

What surprises me is that not only has the arch vanished but also the large supporting rock pillar of rock on the seaward side

Although the window was an iconic attraction the area is still full of charm, still extremely scenic and still well worth visiting

Sad News

Location of The Azure Window site

Description of The Azure Window  before it's destruction

Location of The Azure Window site

Near Dwejra Point and Dwejra bay

  • The Azure Window was located near Dwejra Point and Dwejra bay, Gozo
  • Take the San Lawrenz road out of Victoria.  Pass through San Lawrenz and continue to the coast.
  • The road ends in a large car park.
  • Facing the sea from the car park Azure Window was towards the right. Walk over the rough rocks for a closer view.
  • There are several attractions that can be visited from this Car park, all within a few minutes walk.
Azure Window Map

Azure Window Map

Description of The Azure Window  before it's destruction

The The Azure Window was a 50 metre high rock arch in the Dwejra Point cliffs. The sea had worn a hole through a narrow headland forming "the Azure window" called it-Tieqa in Maltese

This area is spectacular at any time, but rough seas make it even more spectacular.  In rough weather keep well above the high water line of crashing waves.

A before 2017 view of the Azure Window taken during a boat trip from the Inland Sea

The Azure Window totally collapsed

The arch and the seaward pillar of rock have all collapsed during a storm in March 2017

Dwejra Point and Dwejra Bay Attractions

Because the rocks are very uneven and have sharp edges we recommend strong shoes or boots if you wish to walk on the rocks

Attractions on or near Route to Dwejra Point and Dwejra Bay

  • San Lawrenz  Bus 311 & 312
  • Gharb Bus 312
  • Ta'Pinu  Bus 312

Transport - Buses

Buses to Dwejra


  • 311 Victoria to Dwejra

Buses go to the Car Park that serves Dwejra Point, Dwejra Bay, views of Fungus Rock, Inland Sea, Boat trips from Inland Sea

City Hop on Sightseeing bus

More information Gozo Sightseeing bus

Dwejra is on the Purple route

Other top spots to visit on this route Xlendi resort  Ta' Pinu Basilica near, Gharb, Victoria Attractions,