Mission
Maintain and regenerate degraded habitats through sound management, while educating the public on the need for open spaces and well-managed land.
Mission We care about our
We care about our
coastal heritage.
The park includes 6 km of protected coast within a Special
Area of Conservation of International Importance under the
Natura 2000 network. Free to enter on foot, it is perfect for
walking from October to April, and for sunset walks during the
hotter months. We work with rangers, volunteers, schools and
scientists to keep it open, alive and learning.
The Team
Meet our fantastic team.
A mix of professionals with a clear sense of purpose and measurable objectives — but
most importantly, they have the environment at heart.
Alex Casha
Site Manager Joined the park in 2014 after 12 years in
protected areas. Author of the self-published
Flora of the Maltese Islands and holds a
diploma in Environmental Science.
Darren Saliba
Geographer (2008) tasked with the
conservation side of the park. Soft spot for the
outdoors, speleology, geomorphology and
landscape photography.
Management The Heritage Parks
The Heritage Parks
Federation.
Management of the park is entrusted to three Maltese NGOs that joined forces in 2008 under a single association — registered by public deed in the acts of Notary Dr. Hugh Grima on 6 February 2008.
Din l-Art Ħelwa
Has restored and manages around twenty-three heritage buildings — coastal towers, chapels and lighthouses — as well as the Foresta 2000 afforestation site in Mellieħa.
The Gaia Foundation
Works in integrated coastal zone management and manages the Natura 2000 sites at Għajn Tuffieħa (Malta) and Ramla Bay (Gozo).
Nature Trust (Malta)
Manages five nature parks across the Maltese Islands and pioneered Malta's wildlife rescue team, Eko-skola and Young Reporters for the Environment.
Our Projects
Check out our projects.
Since the park's inception we've run projects to regenerate degraded habitats — clearing debris, planting natives, controlling alien invasive species — alongside the restoration of Maltese cultural heritage and a constant programme of activities for schools and park visitors.
Park Regulations
Wild, but with rules.
Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park is protected through legal notice L.S. 549.83. A few simple rules keep the headland safe for wildlife, walkers and the people who live alongside it.
No spearfishing or rod fishing in swimmer zones
No off-roading — vehicle permits required
Do not remove plants, soil or stones
No littering — take rubbish home
No camping anywhere in the park
No open fires or barbecues
No dumping of waste or debris
Hunting only in season, on regulated days
Hunting is allowed until 12:30 in September, October and November — except on Wednesdays and public holidays, when it ends at 10:00. In December, hunting is allowed until 10:00 every day. Trapping is allowed on private land from October to December until 14:30. Questions? The office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 15:00 — info@majjistral.org.
Activities & Permits
Planning an event?
Under Legal Notice 300 of 2017 (S.L. 549.83), any activity with more than 20 people in attendance requires a permit. Download the relevant form, fill it in and email it back to us — we'll usually respond within 2 to 14 working days.
Depending on the activity, the Environment & Resources Authority (ERA) or Mellieħa Local Council may also need to be consulted. Fees and deposits may apply.
Activity Application
For organised events, group walks, filming, photography shoots and clean-ups inside the park.
Vehicular Access
Required for any vehicle entering park roads — service, research, accessibility or contractor access.
Questions?
info@majjistral.org Talk to the park office
Documents
Official documents.
Annual reports, management plans, legal notices and the policy
documents that govern day-to-day life on the headland.
Join Us
Work and volunteer with us.
The park is run by a small team of rangers, educators and conservation officers — supported by dozens of volunteers who give their weekends to the headland. There's a place here for you too.
Job Vacancies
Open roles within the park team. We hire rangers, educators,
conservation officers and seasonal guides on a rolling basis.
Volunteer With Us
From planting days to coastal clean-ups, citizen-science surveys and event support — volunteers are the beating heart of Majjistral.
- Monthly clean-ups along Golden Bay and the coastal path
- Native seedling planting (October — March)
- Bird, reptile and flora citizen-science surveys
- Event support for school visits and stargazing nights