Ras il-Ħeqqa
Ras il-Ħeqqa is a point in L-Għarb, Malta. Ras il-Ħeqqa is situated nearby to the locality Ta’ Lexxuna, as well as near Il-Ħjodba ta’ Milied.Places of Interest
Highlights include Wied il-Mielaħ Window and St Dimitri Chapel, Għarb.
Wied il-Mielaħ Window
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.St Dimitri Chapel, Għarb
Church
The Chapel of Saint Demetrius is a Roman Catholic chapel located in a rural area within the limits of Għarb, Gozo, Malta. It is the only chapel in the Maltese Islands dedicated to Demetrius of Thessaloniki, and it is associated with a legend in which the saint is said to have saved a young man who had been abducted by Barbary corsairs.
Giordan Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gharb and Għasri.
Gharb
Village
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.
Għasri
Village
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.
Saint Lawrence
Village
San Lawrenz is an administrative unit of Malta, on the island of Gozo. Its name is derived from Lawrence of Rome who is the patron saint for the locality. Saint Lawrence is situated 2½ km south of Ras il-Ħeqqa.
Ras il-Ħeqqa
Latitude
36.07806° or 36° 4′ 41″ north
Longitude
14.20222° or 14° 12′ 8″ east
Elevation
5 metres (16 feet)
Open location code
8F8P36H2+6V
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ta’ Lexxuna and Il-Ħjodba ta’ Milied.
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