Ponta tat-Tumbrell

Ponta tat-Tumbrell is a point in Marsaxlokk, Malta Island. Ponta tat-Tumbrell is situated nearby to the locality Delimara, as well as near Lingernier.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort Delimara and Delimara Lighthouse.

Fort Delimara

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Fort Delimara is a polygonal fort in Marsaxlokk, Malta. It was built between 1876 and 1888 by the British as part of a chain of fortifications intended to protect Marsaxlokk Harbour.

Delimara Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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The Delimara Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the island of Malta. It is the second lighthouse to be built on the Delimara point near Marsaxlokk at the southern end of the island.

Wolseley Battery

Archaeological site

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Wolseley Battery is an artillery battery in Delimara, Marsaxlokk, Malta. It was built by the British between 1897 and 1899, and is located close to Fort Tas-Silġ. Today, the battery still exists, but it is not accessible to the public.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Southern Harbor of Malta and Birżebbuġa.

Southern Harbor of Malta

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The Southern Harbour of Malta extends around the natural harbour between Valetta and the Three Cities, with numerous settlements, most of them dating back centuries, on rocks and cliffs immediately around the harbour bay, as well as further inland.

Birżebbuġa

Town

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Birżebbuġa is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta, close to Marsaxlokk. It is approximately 13 kilometres from the capital Valletta, and has a population of 9,736 as of March 2014. Birżebbuġa is situated 3½ km west of Ponta tat-Tumbrell.

Marsaskala

Town

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Marsaskala, also known as Wied il-Għajn or Marsascala is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta. Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population. Marsaskala is situated 4 km north of Ponta tat-Tumbrell.

Ponta tat-Tumbrell

Type: Point
Also known as: “Ponta ta Tumbrell”, “Ras it-Tumbrell”, “Tumbell Point”, and “Tumbrell Point”
Category: landform
Location: Marsaxlokk, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude

35.82889° or 35° 49′ 44″ north

Longitude

14.56417° or 14° 33′ 51″ east

Open location code

8F7PRHH7+HM

GeoNames ID

2562306

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