History of Bahar ic-Caghaq

The village was for much of the late twentieth century home to the White Rocks tourist complex. However, by the early 21st century this had fallen into disrepair and was no longer used. A proposal to convert the complex into a sports complex was announced by the Maltese government in 2010, but little progress had been made by June 2011.

When Local Councils were established it was decided by central government that the village should form part of the Local Council of Naxxar. However the parish district of the town falls under the neighbouring Għargħur. In the last 15 years the land development increased by threefold and Maltese people continue to purchase and develop property in the area.

There has been a concern by local residents regarding the land exploitation and the environmental pollution caused,the illegal caravan campers and bathers occupying the beach area during the summer months. There is also concern about the pollution caused by the landfill situated in the nearby region of Maghtab which is still not sanitized, as well as by the newer Zwejra landfills situated above the neighbouring region of Maghtab.

Malta's sound mirror - the ear (il-Widna)

The only sound mirror built outside of the UK is found near Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq at Magħtab. These buildings were sound early warning radar systems built before World War II.

Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq is located on the Triq il-Kosta (Coast Road), Triq Tal-Madliena (Madliena Road) and Triq Sant' Andrija (St Andrew's Road).

The village is served by three bus routes linking it to Valletta, Sliema and Buġibba