Ras il-Fniek

Ras il-Fniek is a peninsula in , . Ras il-Fniek is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort Tas-Silġ and Wolseley Battery.

Castle
is a polygonal fort in , . It was built between 1879 and 1883 by the British on high ground at the shoreward end of Delimara Point, above il-Ħofra-ż-Żgħira.

Archaeological site
is an artillery battery in Delimara, , . It was built by the British between 1897 and 1899, and is located close to . Today, the battery still exists, but it is not accessible to the public.

Archaeological site
is a ruined megalithic temple in Xrobb l-Għaġin, limits of , . After being identified in 1913, the site was excavated between 1914 and 1915.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Southern Harbor of Malta and Marsaskala.

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

Town
, also known as Wied il-Għajn or Marsascala and abbreviated as M'Skala or M'Scala is a seaside town in the of . Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population.

Town
Żejtun is a city of 11,000 people in , . It is the largest city in the south of the island and one of the oldest cities in Malta.

Ras il-Fniek

Latitude
35.83782° or 35° 50′ 16″ north
Longitude
14.56423° or 14° 33′ 51″ east
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
8F7PRHQ7+4M
Open­Street­Map ID
node 11993557868
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peninsula
Geo­Names ID
2563118
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Satellite Map

Discover Ras il-Fniek from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kalanka Tal-Qali and Ħofra ż-Żgħira.

Notable Places Nearby

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