From Fortified City to Skater’s Playground.
Bormla, also known as Cospicua, is one of Malta’s historic Three Cities — a fortified harbour town steeped in centuries of maritime and military heritage. Once a key naval dockyard for the Knights of St. John and the British Royal Navy, Bormla’s narrow streets and stone bastions now blend old-world charm with a lively local community. For skaters, this layered history creates a unique playground: the Bormla Banks echo the town’s sloped fortifications, the Double 5-Step Set lies tucked among restored public squares, and the Bormla Ledges are found alongside centuries-old limestone streets. Today, Bormla’s mix of historic backdrops and urban features makes it a hidden gem for riders exploring Malta’s evolving skate scene.
The Double Set
Tucked into the heart of Bormla, the Double 5-Step Set is a must-hit spot for street skaters exploring the Three Cities. This spot features two clean, side-by-side stair sets, each with five steps — giving skaters the chance to dial in ollies, kickflips, heelflips, or even bigger tricks in a classic urban setup. The smooth run-up and landing area make it perfect for repeat attempts and filming lines.
What makes this double set special is its surroundings: you’re skating right next to restored stone buildings and historic squares, blending old Maltese charm with raw street skating energy. Locals often warm up at the nearby banks or ledges before throwing down tricks on the stairs. Whether you’re stacking clips for your next edit or just pushing your stair game, the Double 5-Step Set is a cornerstone of Bormla’s skate scene.
Colourful 7 Set & Bormla Banks
The colorful 7 set in Bormla, Malta has become a hidden gem for skateboarders seeking a unique spot in the heart of the island. Painted in vibrant shades that make it instantly recognizable, this seven-stair set is not just visually striking but also highly skateable.
With smooth concrete, decent run-up space, and a clean landing area, it’s perfect for skaters looking to throw down tricks like kickflips, heelflips for the brave.
Its eye-catching backdrop makes it an ideal place for filming and photos, adding that extra flair to skate edits while showcasing the authentic Maltese urban landscape.
Whether you’re a local skater or a traveling rider hunting for Malta skate spots, the Bormla 7 set delivers both style and challenge in one iconic location.
A stone throw away behind this set hidden in between the trees one finds the Bormla Banks.
3-Block.
Right in the heart of Bormla, tucked into the plaza by Dock No.1, you’ll find one of the cleanest natural street spots in Malta: the Bormla 3-block and ledge.
The 3-block is a set of chunky, evenly spaced steps that drops into a wide, smooth landing. It’s the kind of gap that pushes you to go big — perfect for using your creativity to do heavy tricks down. The flat run-up and spacious rollout make it a dream for lining up tricks.
Next to it, the ledge runs long, low, and smooth. The stone surface grinds and slides beautifully once it’s waxed a little, giving you endless options for lines. You can hit the ledge on its own for tech tricks or link it up with the 3-block for a full-on street line.
The plaza is open and airy, with plenty of flat ground to warm up, cruise, or film lines. And the backdrop — historic limestone buildings, the waterfront, and the Three Cities vibe — makes skating here feel special. It’s one of those spots where the architecture just happens to be perfect for skating.
Bormla Ledges.
The Bormla ledges in Cospicua (one of the Three Cities in Malta) are a well-known spot among local skateboarders. They’re smooth, rectangular stone ledges that line parts of the waterfront and plaza areas near Dock No.1.
The marble-like surface makes them naturally slick, so they grind and slide really well without needing much wax. Most are about knee- to waist-high, with long straight edges that are perfect for practicing grinds, slides, and technical tricks.
Since the ledges are part of a public promenade, the ground around them is flat and spacious, giving skaters plenty of room to set up lines. The setting itself is scenic too — you’re skating right by the water, with views of boats and the historic buildings of Bormla in the background.
They’re not a “skatepark feature,” but rather natural urban architecture that just happens to skate perfectly, which makes them a favorite hangout spot for skaters looking for street-style terrain in a chill environment.