Is-Sikkina tal-Qortin

Is-Sikkina tal-Qortin is a headland in Malta and has an elevation of 45 metres. Is-Sikkina tal-Qortin is situated nearby to the locality Ta’ Rafel, as well as near Qortin ta’ Wied il-Għasri.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Giordan Lighthouse and Wied il-Mielaħ Window.

Giordan Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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The Giordan, Ġordan is an active lighthouse on the Maltese island of Gozo. It is located on Ġurdan hill above the village of Għasri on the northern coast of the island.

Wied il-Mielaħ Window

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The Wied il-Mielaħ Window is a limestone natural arch on the north-western coast of the island of Gozo in Malta. It is located at the end of the valley Wied il-Mielaħ north of the village of Għarb.

Xwejni Bay

Beach

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Xwejni Bay is a bay located in the northern part of Gozo, Malta, within the limits of the village of Żebbuġ. It is used as a bathing bay and starting point for divers.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Zebbug and Għasri.

Zebbug

Village

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Żebbuġ is a village and an administrative unit of Malta, in the northwest coast of the island of Gozo. It is located close to Għarb and Għasri and is built on two hilltop plateaus, Ta' Abram and Ix-Xagħra taż-Żebbuġ.

Għasri

Village

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Għasri is a village and an administrative unit of Malta, in the western part of the island of Gozo. The population of Għasri was 529 in July 2024. This included 284 males and 245 females; 421 Maltese nationals and 108 foreign nationals.

Gharb

Village

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Għarb is an administrative unit of Malta, located at the westernmost point of the island of Gozo. The population of Għarb was 1,595 in July 2024. This included 796 males and 799 females; 1,228 Maltese nationals and 367 foreign nationals. Gharb is situated 3 km southwest of Is-Sikkina tal-Qortin.

Is-Sikkina tal-Qortin

Type: Headland with an elevation of 45 metres
Category: landform
Location: Malta, Europe
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Latitude

36.08056° or 36° 4′ 50″ north

Longitude

14.22861° or 14° 13′ 43″ east

Elevation

45 metres (148 feet)

Open location code

8F8P36JH+6C

GeoNames ID

2562857

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