Our Story

Protecting our Heritage

Majjistral Park is managed by the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Heritage Parks Federation. The Park stretches over 6 km stretch of coast from Anchor Bay (Il-
Prajjet) to Golden Bay (Il-Bajja tal-Mixquqa), reaching inland toward ix-Xagħra l-
Ħamra.

History

Once destined to become a golf course, the site was declared a national park in 2007. Restoration work began soon after. Since then we have removed waste, restored habitats and created green open spaces for the public to enjoy, building a like-minded community along the way. Now the park is found within a Special Area of Conservation of International Importance under the Natura 2000 network. Free to enter on foot and open all year round, it is perfect for walking from October to April and for sunset walks during the hotter months.

Mission Statement

Majjistral National Heritage Park is dedicated to maintaining and restoring Malta's natural habitats and helping the public understand what makes them worth protecting. In doing so, it creates a space where the community can connect with nature and each other.

Vision

Majjistral Park exists to protect its natural, cultural and rural heritage while creating a welcoming community for everyone who visits.

The Team

Meet our fantastic team.

A team with clear purpose and the environment at heart

William Saliba

Naturalist & Ranger

William oversees the afforestation project of Xaghra il-Ħamra, ensuring the area is looked after with patience and care. His daily work includes the maintenance of young saplings and mature olive trees which aids in our conservation work

Ismael Bugeja

Head of Maintenance

The Head of Maintenance looks after the park on his own and maintains park facilities and aids in conservation work across the site. His steady work behind the scenes lets every visitor enjoy a well kept space on a quiet walk or a school visit.

Yasmin Clark

Conservation Officer

With a degree in biology and a master's in conservation, Yasmins work covers habitat restoration and visitor engagement across the park

Alex Casha

Naturalist & Ranger

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

Site Manager

Chief Executive Officer

Management

The Heritage Parks
Federation.

Management of the park is entrusted to the Heritage Parks Federation, a registered NGO (VO/0418) made up of two organisations: Din l-Art Ħelwa and Nature Trust Malta. Formed in 2007, the Federation is responsible for the integrated management and conservation of the park's natural and cultural heritage

Din l-Art Ħelwa

Din l-Art Ħelwa works to safeguard the country's cultural and natural heritage through the restoration and management of historic sites.

Nature Trust Malta

Nature Trust Malta is committed to the conservation of Maltese nature, managing areas of ecological importance and promoting environmental awareness across the islands

Our Projects

Check out our projects.

Since the park's inception we have run projects to regenerate degraded habitats, clearing debris, planting natives and controlling invasive species, alongside restoring Maltese cultural heritage and running a constant programme of activities for schools and park visitors