Tower from 1637 above Golden Bay — one of ten Lascaris towers. Guarded the western coast against corsairs.
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Grand Master Giovanni Paolo Lascaris commissioned ten watchtowers between 1637 and 1640 to strengthen coastal defence at points particularly vulnerable to corsair landings. The Lascaris tower above Għajn Tuffieħa stands on a cliff over Golden Bay — one of Malta's few sandy beaches, and thus one of the easiest places to land from the sea.
The Lascaris towers were mid-sized — between the mighty Wignacourt towers (with residential floors and artillery) and the later, miniature De Redin towers. They had a square base, one floor, and a firing platform on the roof. The garrison consisted of several guards armed with muskets and a signal fire. The tower above Għajn Tuffieħa controlled the western stretch of coast, overlooking Riviera Bay and Golden Bay.
Today the tower overlooks one of Malta's most beautiful sunsets. Cliffs dropping to the sea, a sandy beach below, and a horizon where Europe ends — a view that draws photographers and romantics. The tower is accessible from outside.
Practical tip: The tower is above Golden Bay beach. Free external access. The best sunset spot on Malta's western coast.
Above Golden Bay beach. Free external access. Perfect sunset spot.
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