Wied Għajn Żejtuna
Wied Għajn Żejtuna is a wadi in Mellieħa, Malta Island. Wied Għajn Żejtuna is situated nearby to the locality Il-Qortin ta’ Għajn Żejtuna, as well as near Is-Sellum.Places of Interest
Highlights include Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa and Imġiebaħ Beach.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa
Church
Photo: Marika Caruana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is a Roman Catholic church in the village of Mellieħa in Malta. The sanctuary originated as a natural cave which was consecrated as a church at an unknown date, and local traditions link its establishment to antiquity or the medieval period.
Għadira Nature Reserve
Nature reserve
Photo: Denis Barthel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Għadira also known as Għadira Nature Reserve is a protected area located in the locality of Mellieħa, Malta. It comprises a brackish lake and a salt marsh habitat.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Xemxija and Manikata.
Xemxija
Village
Photo: Felix Koenig, CC BY 3.0.
Xemxija is a suburb in the western part of St. Paul's Bay in the Northern Region of Malta. It is surrounded by countryside and contains two bays, the titular Xemxija Bay and Mistra Bay, located just north of the parish church. Xemxija is situated 2½ km southeast of Wied Għajn Żejtuna.
Manikata
Village
Photo: Sudika, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Manikata is a small settlement in the limits of Mellieħa in the northwestern part of Malta. It oversees the farming areas in the valley between il-Ballut and il-Manikata. The village's population of 539 is spread among 40 families. Manikata is situated 3 km south of Wied Għajn Żejtuna.
St. Paul’s Bay
Town
Photo: Yarah, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Saint Paul's Bay is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta in the Northern Region. It is a major residential and commercial area and a centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. St. Paul’s Bay is situated 3½ km southeast of Wied Għajn Żejtuna.
Wied Għajn Żejtuna
- Type: Wadi
- Also known as: “Għajn Żejtuna Valley”, “Il Wied ta Ghain Zeituna”, “Wied Ghain Zeituna”, “Wied Ghajn Zejtuna”, and “Wied ta Ghajn Zeituna”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Mellieħa, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.9675° or 35° 58′ 3″ northLongitude
14.36694° or 14° 22′ 1″ eastElevation
5 metres (16 feet)Open location code
8F7PX998+2QGeoNames ID
2563073
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