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Buskett Gardens

Buskett Gardens

Located in a valley near Rabat, this site is one of the few wooded areas in Malta. Travelers visit the gardens to walk through the forested landscape and view the surrounding valley. The Verdala Palace, which serves as the official residence of the President of Malta, is situated at the edge of the gardens.

Getting there from the center of Birkirkara to the gardens typically involves a short drive or a bus trip, generally taking around 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Planning Your Visit

Visitors should allow approximately 2 to 3 hours to walk through the wooded paths and view the palace exterior. To avoid the midday heat and the largest crowds, it is advisable to visit in the early morning or during the cooler autumn and spring seasons.

Nearby Attractions

The gardens are positioned near several historical and natural sites. You can combine your visit with the following locations:

  • Misraħ Għar il-Kbir: 0.8km
  • Domvs Romana: 2.9km
  • Mnajdra: 4.9km
  • Ħaġar Qim: 5.2km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Itineraries including this place

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Birkirkara 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

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Good to visit alongside

Misraħ Għar il-Kbir

Heritage & monuments

Misraħ Għar il-Kbir

This prehistoric site sits near the Dingli Cliffs in southern Malta. Mysterious cart ruts carved into the rock let you trace traces of the ancient past.

0.8 km away
Domvs Romana

Museums & galleries

Domvs Romana

Domvs Romana is the remains of an ancient Roman villa on the border of Mdina and Rabat, site of the former city of Melite. Alongside traces of the noble residence built in the 1st century BC, visitors can also see remnants of a later Muslim cemetery built over it.

2.9 km away
Mnajdra

Heritage & monuments

Mnajdra

Mnajdra is a megalithic temple complex on the southern coast of Malta, built from limestone around 3600 BC and considered one of the world's oldest religious sites. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is even depicted on Malta's euro cent coins.

4.9 km away
Ħaġar Qim

Heritage & monuments

Ħaġar Qim

A megalithic temple complex in Malta, dating back to around 3600 BC and ranking among the world's oldest religious structures. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkable architecture, it offers a firsthand look at the traces of an ancient civilization.

5.2 km away
San Anton Palace

Castles & palaces

San Anton Palace

This palace currently serves as the official residence of the President of Malta. It was built in the early 17th century as a knight's villa before later being expanded into a palace.

6.0 km away
Rotunda of Mosta

Temples & religious sites

Rotunda of Mosta

A Roman Catholic church in Mosta, Malta, known for its impressive neoclassical dome. Built on the site of a 17th-century church, it also features an ornate interior worth seeing.

6.2 km away