Sanap Cliffs (Tas-Sanap) are the cliffs of Munxar, on the south coast of Gozo, between Xlendi Bay and the Ta' Ċenċ (Ta' Cenc) plateau. According to Visit Gozo, the official Gozo tourism website, these cliffs and the Ta' Ċenċ cliffs that continue them are the highest on the island, and their viewpoint is sought after for its sunsets. Visit Gozo lists no ticket and no opening hours. You can get there by bus (route 306 to Munxar, €2 a ticket in winter), by car, or on foot from Xlendi along the coastal path.
The facts were read on 19 October 2026 on Visit Gozo, on the bus website (Malta Public Transport), at the US Naval Observatory (USNO) for sun times and on the pages of the operator of our tours. Bus times can change: check before you go.
Sanap Cliffs at a glance
- Where: south of the village of Munxar, south-west of Victoria, the capital of Gozo.
- Bus: route 306 (Victoria – Xlendi), about one bus an hour, every day, from about 5:00 to about 23:00. About 5 minutes from Victoria to the "Munxar" stop.
- On foot: a country lane climbs from Munxar's main square to the edge of the cliffs; a coastal path leads there from Xlendi Tower.
- Price: no ticket listed by Visit Gozo. A bus ticket costs €2 until 12 June 2027 (winter fare), then €2.50 in summer.
- Sunset: around 20:20 in mid-June, 18:30 in mid-October and 16:50 in mid-December, Malta time.
- After sunset: about half an hour of twilight, then you need a torch to walk.
- With a tour: our jeep and tuk-tuk tours of Gozo visit the cliffs, according to the operator's pages.
Sunset at Sanap Cliffs
From the top of the cliffs, Visit Gozo describes the view: the south coast of Gozo, Comino to the left and the north coast of Malta straight ahead. It also mentions sunrise and moonlight on the sea: the place changes with the time of day and the season.
| Month (15th) | Sunset | End of twilight |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17:12 | 17:40 |
| February | 17:44 | 18:10 |
| March | 18:10 | 18:36 |
| April | 19:36 | 20:03 |
| May | 20:02 | 20:30 |
| June | 20:21 | 20:52 |
| July | 20:20 | 20:50 |
| August | 19:54 | 20:21 |
| September | 19:11 | 19:37 |
| October | 18:28 | 18:54 |
| November | 16:56 | 17:23 |
| December | 16:50 | 17:19 |
Malta times calculated by the USNO for 2027, for the south coast of Gozo; for 15 June and 15 December, the calculation for 2026 gives the same minute. After the end of twilight, you normally need artificial light to carry on outdoors, according to the USNO.
For the way back, take a torch and check the bus time: the last route 306 bus to Victoria passes through Munxar at about 23:20 (timetable read on 19 October 2026).
Getting to Sanap Cliffs: bus, car or on foot
First you need to cross to Gozo: ferries, times and fares are in our guide how to get to Gozo from Malta. All ferries arrive at Mġarr (Mgarr) harbour.
By bus
At Mġarr harbour, take route 301 to Victoria bus station (the harbour stop is called "Vapur"). In Victoria, take route 306 towards Xlendi and get off at the "Munxar" stop, about 5 minutes later. The bus website does not say which stop is closest to the cliffs: from the village, follow the walk described below.
A ticket is valid for 2 hours, changes included: one ticket covers route 301 and then route 306 if you change within that time. You pay the driver in cash, by contactless card or with your phone. Children under 4 travel free. Times: route 306 on the Malta Public Transport website.
On foot from Munxar
Visit Gozo describes the walk: from Munxar's main square, a country lane climbs right up to the edge of the cliffs, at Il-Pinnur, the highest point of the area. Visit Gozo gives neither the distance nor the walking time.
On foot from Xlendi
In Xlendi Bay, cross the bridge to the headland where Xlendi Tower stands, then follow the coastal path: it leads to Tas-Sanap, according to Visit Gozo. On the way you pass boulders with curious shapes, carved by erosion. Visit Gozo also mentions an inland route through the terraced fields between Munxar and Xlendi.
Visit Gozo's "Xlendi Walk" goes further: from Mġarr harbour to Xlendi Bay, along the coast at Xatt l-Aħmar, Mġarr ix-Xini Bay, Sannat and the cliffs of Ta' Ċenċ and Sanap, then through Munxar. Its route description (a PDF) is on the Visit Gozo hiking page.
By car
To take a car to Gozo, you need the ferry from Ċirkewwa (Cirkewwa), the only one that carries cars. On the island, the edge of Munxar is a ten-minute walk south-west of Victoria, according to Visit Gozo. None of the official pages we read mention a car park at the cliffs.
What to see near Sanap Cliffs: Xlendi and Ta' Ċenċ
The cliffs carry on to Ta' Ċenċ, in Sannat, on the edge of a plateau of garrigue rich in plants and wildlife (Visit Gozo). There are prehistoric remains there, including three dolmens. From Ta' Ċenċ, a path leads down to Ras in-Newwiela, a point jutting out into the sea.
On the other side lies Xlendi Bay: a small sandy and pebbly beach for a swim, Xlendi Tower, built in 1650 and the oldest free-standing coastal watchtower in Gozo, and Caroline's Cave, reached by steps (Visit Gozo). Routes 306 and 330 go there. Everything is in our guide to Xlendi.
To plan the rest of your day, read our guide things to do in Gozo.
Safety tips at Sanap Cliffs
- Stay away from the edge: these are the highest cliffs on Gozo, according to Visit Gozo. Keep children close to you.
- Take a torch: about half an hour after sunset, you need light to walk (USNO).
- Check the last bus: about 23:20 in Munxar, towards Victoria (timetable read on 19 October 2026).
- Emergencies: call 112, the free emergency number across the European Union and Malta's only emergency number (European Commission).
Sanap Cliffs with a guided tour
According to the operator's pages, read on 19 October 2026, our jeep and tuk-tuk tours of Gozo, with a driver, visit Sanap Cliffs (Munxar): as a day trip all year round, and as a sunset tour with a swim stop at Comino from mid-April to mid-October. These pages do not say where you watch the sunset.
The quad and buggy tours, where you drive yourself behind a guide, list the Ta' Ċenċ cliffs (Sannat), on the same coast. The operator may change its routes: if Sanap matters to you, ask us before you book. See our Gozo tours and day trips by jeep, tuk-tuk, quad or buggy.
FAQ: Sanap Cliffs
Where are Sanap Cliffs?
In Munxar, on the south coast of Gozo, between Xlendi Bay and Ta' Ċenċ. The edge of the village is a ten-minute walk south-west of Victoria, the island's capital.
What time is sunset at Sanap Cliffs?
Around 20:20 in mid-June and mid-July, 19:11 in mid-September, 18:28 in mid-October and 16:50 in mid-December, Malta time (USNO). The table above gives the 15th of each month.
How do I get to Sanap Cliffs by bus?
Take route 306 from Victoria towards Xlendi and get off in Munxar: about 5 minutes, roughly one bus an hour. Then walk up the country lane that starts from the village square.
Can I walk from Xlendi to Sanap Cliffs?
Yes, along the coastal path from Xlendi Tower, or through the terraced fields between Xlendi and Munxar, according to Visit Gozo. No official source gives the walking time.
Do I have to pay to see Sanap Cliffs?
Visit Gozo lists no ticket and no opening hours. Count the transport: €2 for a bus ticket until 12 June 2027, €2.50 in summer.
Are Sanap Cliffs and Ta' Ċenċ Cliffs the same thing?
They are the same coast. Visit Gozo places Tas-Sanap in Munxar and Ta' Ċenċ, which continues it, in Sannat; the operator of our tours also calls Sanap "Ta' Ċenċ Cliffs".
Does a tour go to Sanap Cliffs?
Yes: according to the operator's pages, our jeep and tuk-tuk tours of Gozo visit the cliffs, as a day trip all year round and at sunset from mid-April to mid-October. The quad and buggy tours list Ta' Ċenċ.
What should I bring for the sunset?
A torch for the way back: about half an hour after sunset, you need light to walk. Also check the time of the last route 306 bus to Victoria, about 23:20 in Munxar.