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Calypso's Cave

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Calypso's Cave
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“Calypso's Cave is a natural cave, located on the western side of the Ramla bay, near the town of Xagħra, on the island of Gozo. The cave is alleged to be the one referenced in the Odyssey as the cave where the nymph Calypso kept Odysseus prisoner for seven years after his ship was wrecked after a…”
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National GeographicJul 25

Witches, vampires, ancient aliens—you'll find them all in Malta

Sleepy and conservative on the surface, the island nation of Malta is filled with archaeological mysteries that have seeped into local folklore — and can still be explored today.

Odysseus was held captive here for seven years.

18 things in this story
  • Calypso's CaveSightOdysseus was held captive here for seven years.
  • ĠgantijaAttractionThe oldest of Malta's ancient temples, built in 3600 BCE.
  • Elsewhere
  • luzzijietSightMarsaxlokk, MaltaWooden fishing boats painted with eyes to ward off evil.
  • Blue GrottoAttractionMaltaWater is a startling sapphire hue; said to harbor mythical creatures.
  • National Museum of ArchaeologyMuseumValletta, MaltaHeritage Malta seeks to provide its various audiences with an enhanced experience during visits to our various sites…
  • Misrah Ghar il-KbirAttractionMaltaSite of strange, deep grooves known as cart ruts.
  • Ġebel ġol-BaħarAttractionSt Julian's, MaltaRuins of a supposed sunken temple off the coast.
  • Ħal Saflieni HypogeumSightValletta, MaltaA 5,000-year-old underground burial chamber.
  • Il-BelliegħaSightMaltaA serpentine monster said to live in dark, dank places.
  • Il-ĦaresSightMaltaA mercurial, shapeshifting ghost.
  • Church of St MatthewSightQrendi, MaltaOld men sit in its shade watching the world go by.
  • Fata MorganaMarketMaltaMagic shop with a stall at a gothic music festival.
  • Il-MaqlubaSightQrendi, MaltaA giant sinkhole where land was swallowed by God.
  • FilflaSightMaltaA strikingly flat-topped island beyond the Blue Grotto.
  • Wied SperanzaSightMosta, MaltaA cave where a girl hid from pirates, protected by a spider web.
  • Ta’ Cicivetta FarmPlaceRabat, MaltaAn agrotourism project offering countryside dinners.
  • Gothic music festivalFestivalMaltaA forthcoming event where Rosalind Dougall will have a stall.
  • Ta’ Verna Folk BandPlaceMalta
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